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SCWO Member Spotlight: Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)
The Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) was set up in 1971 as a professional body to represent social workers residing and working in Singapore. The mission of SASW is: to advance Social Work as a profession and foster a high standard of Social Work in the country; to participate in activities which promote Social Work and social welfare on national and international level; to participate in and provide community and social services to the public; and to promote the well-being of Social Workers. Currently, the Association has a membership of more than 300. To serve members better, the Association’s executive committee is made up of members who each chair…
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MSC Presents: Her Justice Workshop
A shared concern on the limited legal knowledge available to migrant spouses regarding their marital rights has brought together the Singapore Committee for UN Women and Maintenance Support Central in their first collaborative effort. Titled “MSC Presents: Her Justice Workshop”, it aimed to educate participants on the various processes and steps involved when filing for divorce, especially if one party is not a Singapore citizen. On 25 October 2017, professional lawyer, Ms. Aishah Winter, had expertly broken down the legal terms surrounding divorce issues faced by migrant spouses. This made the terms and documents easier for the public to understand and process. Some of the factors covered include, but were…
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Member Spotlight: Association of Administrative Professionals (SAAP)
The Singapore Association of Administrative Professionals (SAAP) (formerly “Singapore Association of Personal & Executive Secretaries”) was established in 1971 and its name changed in 2005 to reflect the evolution in the role of secretaries towards increased responsibility and authority in the key areas of administrative management. Vision To be the Professional Association committed to the development and enhancement of the status of the Administrative Professionals. SAAP Important Milestones, Events and Participation SAAP is a pioneer member of The Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in Asia (ASA) since 1974, and hosted the 3rd and 16th ASA Congress in 1978 and 2004 respectively. SAAP celebrates Administrative Professionals Week (formerly “Secretaries Week”)…
