AWARE is Singapore's leading gender equality advocacy group. AWARE believes in the rights of women and men to make informed and responsible choices about their lives, and to have equal opportunities in education, marriage and employment, and in the right of women to control their own bodies, particularly with regard to sexual and reproductive rights. Since its formation in 1985, AWARE has carried out research into numerous issues affecting women, including workplace harassment, poverty of older women and Singapore's compliance with UN anti-gender discrimination standards. AWARE's Support Services provides crisis counselling, legal advice to women in need and the newly established Sexual Assault Care Centre offers support to victims of sexual assault. AWARE's public education arm consists of youth-focused outreach campaigns and a corporate training arm, which offers training on workplace harassment, unconscious bias and diversity and inclusion. AWARE is a not-for-profit organisation. We are funded by donations, grants and member subscriptions. We are a registered charity with Institute of Public Character status, so all donations to AWARE are tax-deductible.
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5 Dover Crescent #01-22
Singapore, Singapore 130005, SG
TW: This post mentions sexual violence. Women like Alicia can speak to counsellors, access resources and heal from their trauma through AWARE's Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC). You can donate to support our helplines, counselling and legal clinic services today: https://lnkd.in/gQbWjNYq
For World Mental Health Month, we’re opening up a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) with AWARE’s Director of CARE Services. Submit your questions at https://bit.ly/mh-ama before 31 Oct.
Our friends at HeyVenus Integrated Healthscience and Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE) recently launched a research survey to better understand the unique set of challenges employers and employees face when it comes to menstrual and menopausal health at work. By encouraging open and honest conversations about menopause, we can empower working women to make informed choices about their health, ultimately enhancing employee satisfaction, reducing absenteeism, and improving productivity. Got 5 minutes? That is all it takes to give your opinion and shape a panel discussion with healthcare professionals and thought leaders who want to improve health practices at work. Participate here: https://lnkd.in/gZjfdhTA
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📢 Exciting News: We’re Launching Our Research Survey Officially Today! 📢 At HeyVenus Integrated Healthscience, we’re on a mission to transform women’s health by fostering an ecosystem that champions gender inclusivity and enhances patient care. We are thrilled to partner with the Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE) as we embark on this important research journey. After several months of hard work and 💖zillions of gratitude to the invaluable feedback from diverse market participants and users, our survey is now ready! 🔍Why This Matters: Our research focuses on the experiences of 🌸Asia Pacific women navigating menstrual, perimenopausal, and menopausal health—and how these experiences impact their careers and daily lives. We aim to understand the unique challenges faced by both employees and employers regarding menstrual and menopausal health at work. Your insights will help us create a whitepaper filled with practical recommendations for fostering healthier workplaces. 🙏By normalizing conversations around menopause, we can empower women to make informed choices about their health, ultimately enhancing employee satisfaction, reducing absenteeism, and improving productivity. 📋Your Voice Counts! We invite you to take just 5 minutes to complete our anonymous survey. Your valuable input will shape a panel discussion with thought leaders and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing health practices in the workplace. 👩👩👧👦Let’s work together to champion women’s health and well-being. 👉 Participate here: Community Events & Menopause Support | HeyVenus (https://lnkd.in/gTvHPUX5) Thank you for being part of this important journey! #HeyVenus #HVIH #ACRLE #UNFPA #EquityByDesign #Equity2030Alliance #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #GenderInclusivity #WorkplaceWellness #MenstrualHealth #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityandInclusion #FemTechforHealth #FemTech HeyVenus Integrated Healthscience Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE) FemTech Association Asia United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
You know that feeling when you're doing a million things at once? It's exhausting. In 2023, AWARE provided over 2,900 hours of support to women facing some of their hardest moments—whether it was trauma, caregiver burnout, or the overwhelming mental load. This October through the end of the year, we’re raising awareness about mental health and aiming to raise $20,000 to keep these essential services running. Your donation will make an impact: https://lnkd.in/gQbWjNYq
Did you know that all of AWARE's helpliners, legal clinic lawyers and board members are volunteers? They, alongside other volunteers with expertise in writing, design, event planning and more do so much to advocate for women's rights and gender equality in Singapore. We held a Volunteer Appreciation Programme last Saturday to show how much we recognise their time and contribution. Congratulations to Sutheshna and Douglas (volunteers on the last two slides) who won a customised treatment voucher at Bioskin and a photography session package with Invertigo Studios respectively!
Are you an advocate for women's rights and gender equality? Wanna help us build our research repository project? Or write impactful, persuasive copy for socials? Well, you might be the communications intern we’re looking for. Click here to read the full JD and apply: https://lnkd.in/eXS6BaQb
Thank you Ayda and Irina for everything you've contributed to our 12th Annual Ball! We are grateful to have you as part of our AWARE community🩷
At this year’s Power/Play 2024 Ball, we were honoured to have two of Mama on Palette's artists, Ayda and Irina, contribute their extraordinary talents to the cause. Ayda’s striking painting ‘LOVE’ and Irina’s evocative ‘Red Lipstick Palms of the Botanic Gardens’ were auctioned, raising $1,500 and $2,500 respectively. Their contributions played a key role in helping AWARE raise an astounding $1.1 million, supporting their continued work to promote gender equality and justice in Singapore. We are immensely proud of Ayda and Irina, who, through their art, have demonstrated how creativity can fuel change and make a real impact. This event stands as a testament to what can be achieved when artists and communities come together to support a shared cause. Together, we are contributing to a future where everyone is treated equally, and we are grateful to be part of this powerful movement. Aarathi Arumugam Lihui Zeng Anju Patwardhan Filzah Sumartono Ijin Tan Joanne Theseira Kanak Muchhal Penelope Shone Stacey Choe Soh Chin Ong Wynthia Goh Corinna Lim Yian San SEOW Audrey Yeo #AWAREBall2024 #artforgood #womenempowerment #communityimpact #mamaonpalette
There are so many subtle yet damning ways gendered biases exist in our society. Click the link to read more about the gendered biases we found: https://lnkd.in/extEsPhc Tell us in the comments if you've experienced similar scenarios!
Want to know how to investigate instances of bullying, harassment and discrimination at your workplace with empathy and care? Come to Catalyse's Trauma-informed Investigations for Bullying and Harassment Masterclass to learn more.
✨ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮-𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Have you ever had to handle allegations of workplace bullying, harassment, or discrimination? Navigating these cases with care is essential to maintaining trust and safeguarding employee well-being. Mishandling investigations can not only result in unresolved tensions, but also reputational damage for the company, and re-traumatization for the parties involved. That’s why Catalyse is offering a Trauma-Informed Investigations for Bullying and Harassment Masterclass on Thursday, 24th October, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Online. Led by senior consultant Pauline Gan, a member of the association of corporate investigators, this interactive session equips HR professionals, internal investigators, and managers with tools to conduct empathetic and thorough investigations. Don’t miss out—strengthen your team’s investigative skills! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gw3HSRNr
Swift action means everything to survivors facing sexual harassment and #cyberbullying online. We are encouraged by PM Lawrence Wong's announcement on the creation of an agency that will quickly tackle online abuse. We hope to see this agency tackle all forms of online harm, including sexist and misogynistic content, and cover all platforms, including messaging apps.