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Rethinking the Muslim marriage contract
July 4th, 2012 | Gender-based Violence, Muslim Women's RightsA seminar on ‘Rethinking the Muslim Marriage Contract’ was held on April 14, 2012, at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This event was co-organised by AWARE, Leftwrite Centre LLP, and the National University of Singapore’s Department of Malay Studies and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Religion Cluster). The following is a summary of the discussion. By Nadzirah Samsudin. -
AWARE’s concerns about the Voluntary Sterilisation Bill
July 2nd, 2012 | Sexual and Reproductive HealthAWARE Comments on the Proposed Changes to the Voluntary Sterilisation Act. -
The protection of identities in the criminal process
June 20th, 2012 | Gender-based ViolenceTransparency in court cases is conducive to accountability. However, the provisions for discretionary and compulsory anonymity can sometimes serve a greater interest. By Michael Hor. -
Parliament Primer: The futility of boosting fertility?
MPs debated the links between fertility rate, economic productivity and immigration policy, plus other women's issues. -
May all fathers enjoy the right to a family life
June 17th, 2012 | Family and DivorceActive fatherhood is a luxury many cannot afford. This op-ed written by Dr Teo You Yenn and Dr Vivienne Wee was published in Today on June 17. -
Stop workplace sexual harassment for workplace safety
This letter by Corinna Lim, was published in the Straits Times Forum on June 15, 2012. -
Jane’s story: Sex, lies & video calls
May 25th, 2012 | Gender-based Violence, Your StoriesAfter falling prey to an Internet romance scam, Jane* approached AWARE for counselling and legal help. She has decided to share her story here in the hope that it will prevent others from becoming victims. By AWARE’s volunteer IT consultant. -
Roundtable Discussion: Sexual Harassment At The Workplace
May 24th, 2012 | Events, Gender-based ViolenceOur Roundtable Discussions over the next few months will be part of a series under the theme Sexual Autonomy, Free Of... -
Singapore’s stressed singles
As we celebrate the International Day of Families on May 15, it is time to recognise the increasingly important role singles in Singapore play when it comes to caring for a rapidly greying population. This commentary was co-authored by members of AWARE’s Singles In Singapore sub-committee, which comprises leaders Chew I-Jin and Mao Ailin, and members Raudah Abdul Rashid, Carolyn Lim Bee Bee, and Chu Hoi Yee. It was published in Today on May 15, 2012.