We are deeply saddened by the death of Benjamin Lim. We offer our best wishes and condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
While we cannot ultimately know why this young boy ended his life, the case raises troubling questions about the treatment of minors who come into cont...
According to the Penal Code, “She’s my wife” can be a complete legal defence to charges of rape (s375). TheAlliance of Like-Minded CSOs in Singapore (ALMOS), who collaborated in the submission of a shadow report to the UN for Singapore’s Universal Periodic Review, is calling for this to c...
By Goh Li Sian, Research and Advocacy Coordinator
We were concerned to read that a foreign domestic worker was arrested after giving birth to a stillborn baby ("Maid hides her stillborn baby in drawer"; Oct 21).
According to Article 12 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discr...
By Jolene Tan, Programmes and Communications Senior Manager
We share Dr John Hui Keem Peng's sentiments that doctors should show respect and empathy towards patients and others ("Provide positive work culture for young doctors"; Tuesday).
The ethical code for doctors sets out important standar...
By Min, AWARE Intern
The views expressed in this post are the writer's own personal opinions.
28 May was the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. Being a young woman, I have many questions about women and health in Singapore. Are women allowed to make informed decisions about ...
Press release
27 March 2015
A new survey indicates that sexual violence – from verbal and cyber-harassment to non- consensual touching and rape – is a significant part of young people’s social environment. However, few know how to seek help for themselves, or to provide it to the...
By Sumedha Jalote, Communications Executive, AWARE
The recent survey examining young people’s exposure to pornography highlights the importance of talking to them frankly and openly about sex.
Most pornography seldom reflects reality. Professional performers in popular pornography often engage i...
By Sumedha Jalote, Communications Executive, AWARE
Local university management must take decisive action on reports of inappropriate sexual games at student orientation camps (‘NUSorientation camp criticised over 'sexual' games’, 2 August).
Orientation games take place in large groups ...
By Jolene Tan, Programmes and Communications Senior Manager, AWARE
The recent conviction of Eisen Teo and ongoing discussion of the National University of Singapore’s termination of Tey Tsun Hang raise important issues about the appropriate conduct of professional and academic mentors toward ...
