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SCWO warmly welcomes President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Patron Ms. Jane Ittogi to the SCWO Centre on Waterloo Street
We were excited to welcome President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and SCWO Patron Ms. Jane Ittogi for a visit to our centre on Waterloo Street, together with Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Ms Sun Xueling. While they learned about the work that we do as the national coordinating body for women’s organisations in Singapore, the candid exchange was invigorating with insightful ideas from both President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Ms Jane Ittogi on how we can continue our efforts to ensure equal space, equal voice, and equal worth for women in every aspect of society. The visit by our President and Ms Jane Ittogi has motivated and empowered us to…
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Embracing Equity at the SCWO Gala Dinner 2023
Monday 9 October 2023 – Spirits were high as guests arrived at the Shangri-la Hotel Tower Ballroom for the SCWO Gala Dinner 2023. The event was a celebration of empowerment, unity and unwavering commitment to support women and girls who need it most. A Remarkable Evening of Inspiration The SCWO Gala Dinner was not just an ordinary event; it was a powerful testament to the strength of women and girls in our community and the collective support they receive from individuals, organisations, male allies and the community at large. From the moment the evening began, attendees were immersed in a world of inspiration. Guests were greeted with warm…
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A Dialogue on Workplace Fairness
SCWO had the pleasure of hosting Minister of State for Manpower, Ms Gan Siow Huang, in an intimate dialogue on workplace fairness with our esteemed members and allies at the National Design Centre on October 6, 2023. We discussed the upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation, which sets out to provide women with a stronger legal recourse to challenge discriminatory actions at the workplace. Without the fear of repercussions and with the assurance of fair outcomes, victims of discrimination will be empowered to step forward, raise their grievances and seek help, and women will be more protected at every stage of employment. The event opened with a welcome address by SCWO’s President,…
