AWARE

Even as our courts exemplify how to create a society that supports victim-survivors, individuals too can help victim-survivors dealing with such trauma. Our Sexual Assault First Responder Training helps familiarise participants with trauma reactions and provides advice on how to best support a victim-survivor to assist in their healing. For more information, head to https://tinyurl.com/SAFRT. #legal #justice (Please note that we are not a crisis centre, and our walk-in service has been discontinued. Please call us at 1800 777 5555 from Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or visit https://sacc.aware.org.sg/ to access relevant internal or external services. If you require immediate support, do take actions to prioritise your safety, such as calling the police at 999 in an emergency.)

We applaud PM Wong's recent commitment at the PAP Women's Wing Conference, to increase the number of women PAP candidates in the next election. We hope this increase is also reflected in Cabinet — right now, only three out of 19 ministers are women. Gender equality in all walks of life will benefit everyone in Singapore—in the home, in the workplace, and in Cabinet.

This week, AWARE ran its first “Gender and Media” workshop tailored to journalists with the Asia Journalism Fellowship. Over the course of a day, 17 journalists from across 14 Asian countries and territories spoke with us about gender inequality in the newsroom, gender stereotyping, gender and trauma-sensitive reporting, and harassment faced by journalists, both in and outside the newsroom. We thank ALAN JOHN for inviting us to explore these issues with Asia's outstanding journalists!

"PM Wong’s direct call for fathers to step up and share in the caregiving duties, and his recognition of women’s career ambitions, is a significant move," Sugidha Nithiananthan, Director of Advocacy, Research and Communications at AWARE, wrote in an op-ed published on The Straits Times. "Policy changes are only part of the puzzle. Employers need to not only allow but also actively encourage both fathers and mothers to take their leave. Until caregiving is actually a shared burden, young women will continue to think twice about starting a family." Read more about our recommendations for equal benefits to Singaporean parents here: https://str.sg/mWJ7

This year's #NationalDayRally was a big win for families. We're excited to see women's careers and families take centre stage, but there are still gaps that need to be closed. Policies are the first step—men and women need to reexamine their roles when they care for their families. Additionally, unwed parents still do not have access to the same benefits and tax rebates as married parents.

Our National Day wish is for Singapore to be a home for everyone ❤️

Gender equality requires work. Here’s what the UN recommends we do about it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWFx6Ngx

The divorce laws have changed. Here’s what it means.

Remember the hysteria? From the whimsical to the wicked, last year's Hysteria Ball was a spectacle to behold. Swipe to relive the madness! This year, we're turning up the heat with ROYALS AND REBELS. Think bold, daring, and unapologetic. We are expecting ensembles that subvert conventions—a reclamation of power through fashion. Can't decide on your power play look? Let our Pinterest board be your guide: https://lnkd.in/g3X2xUiX Purchase your tickets or make a donation today. Every contribution brings us closer to gender equality. We’ll see you at our Power/Play Fundraising Ball on September 7 at the Ritz-Carlton.

We are honoured and thrilled to share that Corinna Lim will be on a panel at the SCWO Summit for Action on Gender Equality! Register now to join meaningful discussions and collaborate on innovative solutions for a more inclusive future. On the agenda: ⚫ Asia’s Population Is Shrinking: What It Means For Women ⚫ The Gender Pay Gap: How We Can Close It ⚫ Care Work: Why It Should Be Paid Work ⚫ Our Ageing Population: Transforming Societal Structures ONE WEEK LEFT TO PURCHASE EARLY BIRD TICKETS (5 AUGUST 2024) https://lnkd.in/g-CNWhu7 📷: © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction.