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AWARE — Singapore

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AWARE (Association of Women for Action & Research)
 
Vision & Mission    
 
Inspired by a seminar entitled “Women’s Choices, Women’s Lives” in 1984 where a panel of women spoke to an audience of about 50 people, a few good women got together and started AWARE. The association has grown into an organisation that plays a vital social role in Singapore, and one that is recognised from grassroots up to Government levels, as well as being a sounding board for the media on a wide range of issues.

Our Vision

Gender Equity For All


Our Mission

“Promoting a society that provides optimal opportunities for women, and men, to realise their highest potential.”

AWARE's activities are primarily practical, looking towards taking positive steps to redressing an imbalance between the sexes, and thus creating a healthier society as a whole. To this end, the association focuses on three main areas of activity:

  • Direct services - including the Helpline, face to face counselling, Befrienders and legal clinic - services aimed at reaching out to women in need;
  • Research and Publications - work designed to investigate issues relating to women, families and gender, and to identitfy solutions to address the issues, and
  • Public Education - programmes seeking to raise consciousness of gender issues and to empower women.