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International Women’s Day Gala Dinner 2019 & 6th SWHF Induction Ceremony
Every year, the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations celebrates International Women’s Day with immense exuberance – this year was no different. Held at the St. Regis Hotel on the 23rd of March, the International Women’s Day (IWD) Gala Dinner and 6th Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) Induction Ceremony was indeed a special night where eight outstanding women were inducted to the Hall of Fame. The ballroom was buzzing with immense female pride, with guests arriving in their glitzy gowns and traditional multi-coloured outfits. Very much like the fabric of our society, it was a night that brought together women from all walks of life in Singapore who were collectively…
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5th Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & International Women’s Day Dinner
SCWO celebrated International Women’s Day this year with the 5th Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) Induction Ceremony on 24th March at the Shangri-La Hotel, where 12 outstanding women from various categories were being inducted. This year, we had the honour of having President Halimah Yacob, SCWO’s Patron and also Singapore’s first female president and SWHF inductee, as the Guest-of-Honour, which made it a special evening. The 12 women honoured this year include, Tan Teck Neo, Grace Yin Pek-ha and Mozelle Nissimwho were inducted for their philanthropy and pioneering community work efforts during the early 20th century; Anastasia Tjendri-Liew, Claire Chiang and Daisy Devan for their outstanding business successes; Phyllis Tan for being the first woman president of the Law Society; Geraldene…
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Through the Eyes of an Intern: Celebrating International Women’s Day and the 2017 Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
CONTRIBUTED BY CLARA LIM It was an honour for me to be able to be part of the team behind the 4th Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) induction ceremony and International Women’s Day gala dinner, held on the 24th March 2017. As an intern at Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation under SWHF, I saw the hard work the team put into preparing for this event and was totally awed by how it was so well put together into such a brilliant night. The ballroom was filled with immense vibrancy as guests arrived dressed in beautiful gowns and various traditional clothings. It was a special evening to once again…
