2011 marks a very special year for women’s organisations worldwide as it is Global Centenary of International Women’s Day. SCWO celebrated this important milestone in the progress of women to fair partnership in family, social, business and political life with a theme dedicated to “Creating the Future – Women in Society, Economy & Government”.
In conjunction with the UN declaration of 2011 being the Year of the Youth, SCWO engaged the youths of Singapore by organising the inaugural SCWO Debating Tournament, in partnership with the Singapore Management University (SMU) Debating Society, an inter-tertiary Debate focused on women-centric motions from 25-27 February.
Our Celebration Dinner on 9 March at the Regent Hotel honoured our Patron, Mrs SR Nathan for 10 years of patronage with a handmade quilt of our IWD events over the decade. An awards ceremony was also held for the winning and runner up teams of the debating competition with a speech made by the Best Speaker of the tournament. The biggest draw of the evening was the first ever screening of the SCWO-commissioned video “We Are 100” featuring women from our past, present and future, outlining their triumphs and tribulations through the years. It is a historical documentary of the progress of Singapore Women for the last 100 years.
We concluded our IWD Celebrations with the re-painting of the SCWO Mural on 19 March with the help of Social Creatives. A plethora of social community groups –members of SCWO Member Organisations, Young PAP and Fuchun Executive Committee, as well as troops from the USA Girl Scouts in Singapore and volunteers from SG Cares and Social Creatives – gathered to paint and soak in the community spirit and camaraderie.
Video – 100 Voices
This video charts 100 years of the progress of women in Singapore, and incorporates the voices of the women and their children/grand children across the 51 member organisations of SCWO. It was screened at the IWD Celebration Dinner on 9 March. Here's to share with those who missed it:
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SCWO Debating Tournament
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This inaugural Debating Championship was held in collaboration with The Singapore Management University (SMU). It targeted at students of tertiary institutions in Singapore, to engage the future generations and thought leaders, to hear their views, understand their concerns and learn from their hopes for the future. This was the start of an annual tournament, which we hope will develop to include regional and international debate teams in the coming years.
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Celebration Dinner
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The Celebration dinner held at the Regent Hotel Singapore was graced by our patron, First Lady Mrs Urmila Nathan and by Minister of State, MCYS, Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon. The program included the presentation of awards for the Debating Championship. The highlight of the evening was the presentation, for the first time, the SCWO video “100 Voices” featuring women from our past, present and future, outlining their triumphs and tribulations through the years. This is a historical documentary of the progress of Singapore Women for the last 100 years and is lodged with relevant archival institutions.
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SCWO Mural
Saturday, 19th March: Farewell to the previous mural, SCWO has a new splash of paint by 100 women and girls as a way to commemorate the 100th year of IWD. Social Creatives Ltd painted the front of SCWO together with various women's groups, mothers and daughters, and friends. | View Photos.
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Enquiry
Should you require any other information, please call Selina or Maureen at 6837-0611 or email them at: selina@scwo.org.sg and maureen@scwo.org.sg
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International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Read history of IWD. Search IWD events worldwide.
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PPIS Date: 5th March 2011 (Sat) In conjunction with the 100-year celebration of International Women’s Day, Warna 94.2 FM and PPIS have collaborated to organize “Projek Selendang Warna” or also known as “Donate a Shawl Project” on 5th March 2011 (Sat, 3-5pm). This is an event specially dedicated for women to women. The project invites women to donate shawls and pashminas that are still in good condition to women in need locally and overseas. [ Details ]
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AWA Date: Friday, March 4 Nominate for the International Woman of the Year award. Join us on this day to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize expatriate women that have contributed to our local community. Register by 1 March. [ Details ]
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PA Women’s Integration Network (WIN) Council Date: Sunday, 6 March 2011 Research have shown that women in general have a strong influence on their family members’ behaviour and habits. Setting the theme for the carnival as “Go Green”, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our environment amongst the women. [ Details ]
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AWARE and NUSS Date: 5th March 2011 The Conference marks AWARE's 25th Anniversary and commemorates International Women's Day 2011. It aims to take stock of where women are today and explore the policy approaches that have been taken in the last 25 years and ramifications of these; and to collectively envision possibilities for the next 25 years. [ Details ]
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International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry (Singapore) (IWFCIS) Date: 2nd to 9th March, 2011 Packed with various activities such as an exhibition, marketplace, education programmes with talks and workshops related to develop social and economic affairs of women. [ Details ]
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NZCC Business Event: IWD Power Breakfast “Living Life Out Loud” -The Risky Rise of a Four-Eyed Nerd Date: 8 March 2011 [ Details ]
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MediaCorp: Singapore Woman Award Now into its fourth year, The Singapore Woman Award (a MediaCorp Celebrates Women initiative) is our way of celebrating extraordinary women who inspire others to be the best that they can be. Nomination closed. Keep a look out for results. [ Details. ]
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Raffles Medical Group: Better Health Forum Date: 5 March (Sat) Four Specialists who will share with you on how women can better manage menopause, maintain great skin and handle body changes faced in a woman’s life. [ Details ]
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Weaving for Hope Volunteer to knit/crochet! Spread awareness about the need for preemie hats by premature babies facing potential medical risks. 5 NUS students aim to teach volunteer private individuals and volunteer participants from women organisations to knit/crochet beanie hats for premature babies.
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Women Commitee of Singapore Athletics Association: Date: Sunday, 20 March An all-female competitive cross-country team run representing part of SAA’s efforts to foster a multigenerational approach to social inclusion and to promote community cohesion among women through an active lifestyle. [ Details ]
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Singapore Chinese Orchestra Date: 11th (Fri) and 12th March (Sat) In celebration of the International Women’s Day, famous Chinese female conductor Zheng Xiao Ying, together with a lineup of SCO female soloists will be celebrating the power of womanhood as they feature classic pieces composed by female composers.
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Singapore Heart Foundation Date: 20th March 2011 One of the highlights of the event will be the launch of our Go Red For Women Kite. Measuring at a staggering 7m X 9m, this custom-made mega kite will set a new record for being "Singapore's Largest Kite". * Live performances by prominent local bands
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Regional IWD Events
A series of 100 portraits, celebrating women scientists and engineers from all academic levels at Imperial College London.
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