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Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) Announces New Board and President
22 June, 2024, Singapore – The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new board members and the election of Dr. Seow Yian San as its new president. The 23rd SCWO Executive Board, representing a wide array of women’s advocacy and professional organisations, is set to lead SCWO in its mission to promote gender equality and empower women across Singapore and beyond. Elected President Dr. Seow Yian San from the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore) (AWDS) has been elected as the president of SCWO for the new term of 2024 to 2026. Dr. Seow, an orthodontist by profession, brings a wealth of experience…
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International Women's Day, Project Awesome, SCWO Events, SCWO Members, Singapore Women's Hall of Fame
A Remarkable Event of Empowerment: Celebrating International Women’s Day and the SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony
8 March 2024 – In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day, the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) recently hosted an unforgettable event, combining the spirit of empowerment with the grandeur of the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF)’s 10th Induction Ceremony. Held at The Fullerton Hotel, the event showcased the remarkable achievements of women while honouring their contributions to society. SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony We honoured 10 women into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame: Pioneering educational TV producer and newscaster Tan See Lai Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish Sylvia Toh Paik Choo Trailblazer in the Asian creative industry Linda Locke Pioneering advocate of successful…
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Pre-Budget Dialogue 2024 with Minister Indranee Rajah
SCWO had the pleasure of hosting our member organisations at its annual Pre-Budget Dialogue on 24 January 2024, with Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development. SCWO President Ms Junie Foo welcomed participants with topics of discussion they could expect during the dialogue, which includes a focus on select chapters of the recently released ForwardSG report such as Respecting & Rewarding Every Job, Supporting Families through Every Stage, Enabling Seniors to Age Well, and Empowering Those in Need. This was followed by a presentation on the key initiatives of Budget 2024 by Mr Timothy Tan, Senior Associate for Social…
