Tag: Women’s Voices
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Why is everyone saying ‘I Am Jane Doe’ – and why should you care?
When internet users tried to uncover the identity of a woman accusing seven Cornell University students of sexual assault, social media users responded with “I Am Jane Doe”. The movement has become a viral stand against victim-blaming, with a message that resonates in Singapore too.
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‘Thinking of you’, ‘stay strong’: Why words like these can fail when a loved one is going through the worst
Michelle Bong Lejtenyi has spent her career finding the right words, but when people she loved faced cancer and grief, she struggled with knowing what to say. She’s learnt that sincerity can matter more than finding the perfect words.
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Caring for her dying father at 17 shaped how this veteran nurse cares for breast cancer patients today
KKH oncology-trained nurse Teresa Ng learnt early that breast cancer patients and their families need more than medical care. For decades, the 61-year-old has helped women and their families navigate the fear, uncertainty and challenges that come with the disease – even after treatment ends.
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This 57-year-old wants women to stop thinking of midlife as the beginning of the end: ‘There’s more to this’
Anna Tan co-founded The AM Club for women in their ‘second spring’ – bringing together those ready to reinvent themselves, seek out adventures around the world and embrace something wilder.
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I used to judge women for hiding their age – until my own age was used against me
In her 20s, the writer thought keeping your age private was silly. Now, she understands why some women choose to do so: Revealing your age can give people a reason to judge your work, appearance and relevance before they know you.
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She once interviewed boy bands – now she fights for migrant workers’ dignity and rights
Almost two decades of advocating for migrant workers in Singapore have changed how Stephanie Chok sees everyday life. From restaurant staff’s work passes to whether a domestic worker gets her day off, the HOME executive director says she is always alert to the inequalities migrant workers face.
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At 74, she travels two hours to Changi Prison every week to counsel inmates: ‘I don’t want to give up on them’
Choo Choy Lian has spent 15 years supporting inmates through the difficult process of rehabilitation. Even when some end up back in prison, the prison volunteer believes turning one’s life around takes patience, understanding and another chance.
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Support for women returning to work should start before they even leave their jobs, SCWO study finds
Flexible work arrangements were the most desired form of support among women polled, and could help them stay employed, return after a career break and remain in their jobs afterwards.
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Her sister struggled with feeding breast milk on the go – so this 23-year-old invented a better way
Nicolette Wong discovered that parents often pieced together different products to store, warm and feed breast milk on the go. Her answer was Momigo, an all-in-one system that made her the Singapore winner of the James Dyson Award 2026.
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What is microfeminism? Tiny everyday acts that challenge gender stereotypes
Assume the doctor or CEO is a woman. Ask the dad about childcare. Microfeminism finds simple ways to question the gender assumptions we’ve become so used to – and have a little fun while you’re at it.
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