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SCWO Celebrated International Women’s Days |
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Celebration in Brief
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2011
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SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2011
 2011 marks a very special year for women’s organisations worldwide as it is Global Centenary of International Women’s Day. SCWO celebrated this important milestone in the progress of women to fair partnership in family, social, business and political life with a theme dedicated to “Creating the Future – Women in Society, Economy & Government”.
In conjunction with the UN declaration of 2011 being the Year of the Youth, SCWO engaged the youths of Singapore by organising the inaugural SCWO Debating Tournament, in partnership with the Singapore Management University (SMU) Debating Society, an inter-tertiary Debate focused on women-centric motions from 25-27 February.
Our Celebration Dinner on 9 March at the Regent Hotel honoured our Patron, Mrs SR Nathan for 10 years of patronage with a handmade quilt of our IWD events over the decade. An awards ceremony was also held for the winning and runner up teams of the debating competition with a speech made by the Best Speaker of the tournament. The biggest draw of the evening was the first ever screening of the SCWO-commissioned video “We Are 100” featuring women from our past, present and future, outlining their triumphs and tribulations through the years. It is a historical documentary of the progress of Singapore Women for the last 100 years.
 We concluded our IWD Celebrations with the re-painting of the SCWO Mural on 19 March with the help of Social Creatives. A plethora of social community groups –members of SCWO Member Organisations, Young PAP and Fuchun Executive Committee, as well as troops from the USA Girl Scouts in Singapore and volunteers from SG Cares and Social Creatives – gathered to paint and soak in the community spirit and camaraderie.
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2010
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SCWO celebrated our 30th Anniversary in Singapore on 31st March 2010 at the Island Ballroom at Shangri-la Hotel. Held in conjunction with International Women’s Month, this Gala celebration was set to be a night of sparkling jewels, glitz and glamour, presided over by Mrs S R Nathan, the Guest-of-Honour and Patron of SCWO.
There were special song and dance performances by our members, affiliates and supporters, and the highlight of the evening where two outstanding ladies were inducted to our Wall of Fame, joining the ranks of historical female figures in Singapore. Proceeds will benefit the SCWO Service Fund for programmes and projects to improve the lives of women and their families.
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2009
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 Successful Women, Successful Economies
Saturday, February 28th 2009
Cinderella Ball, Co-organised with Singapore Dance Theatre
Sunday, March 1st 2009
IWD Run, Co-Organised with NTU final year students
Saturday, March 7th 2009
Power Lunch Talk
Sunday, March 8th 2009
Documentary Screening of award winning Italian Documentary “Vogliamo Anche Le Rose" as part of the 3rd Singapore Independent Documentary Film Fest, Co-organised with The Substation
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2008
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 Women: Engines of Growth
Women’s contributions in stimulating the growth of Singapore have not only been limited in the economic sector but also in the field of sports and entertainment. Sportswomen have won medals for our nations and women singers, writers, artists and entertainers have won accolades to spur the growth of their respective industries and made Singapore proud.
SCWO celebrated the achievements by showcasing successful and talented women entrepreneurs, leaders, engineers, scientists, bankers and doctors the talk is aimed at inspiring young women and those in middle management. Prominent women were invited to speak on a panel on each of the different sectors and provide lessons of how they broke the gender stereotypes and glass ceiling, managed to find the right work and life harmony and made their way to the top.
In-Gear Party
The In-Gear party provided a platform for women of all background, age and race to come together to celebrate International Women’s Day. It was not just a platform to showcase the talented women but also to celebrate women and being woman.
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2007
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Revitalise* A Moment in Time Carnival
SCWO opened its doors to the public to our very own one-day Revitalise* A Moment in Time Carnival. |
2006
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Discovery 120
With the pillars and walkways neatly wrapped with colourful drapes and music all around the SCWO Centre was all set for the Launch of Discovery 120 – a nation wide treasure hunt to mark International Women’s Day 2006. |
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2005
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IWD 2005 was celebrated in conjunction with SCWO 25th Anniversary at a Gala Dinner
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2004
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IWD 2004 – Fete on Waterloo |
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2003
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IWD Herstory Exhibition & Forum on “Empowering Women for Life” |
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2002
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IWD 2002 and 21st Anniversary Celebration Dinner at YWCA |
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2001
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IWD 2001: A week of celebrations: Donation draw, Members' Dialogue session, Dr Elsie Yu receiving SCWO Award as 5th receipient, conference and seminar, and a dinner at SCWO |
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1999
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IWD 99 - Family Fun Food Fitness Fair (5Fs) |
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1998
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IWD 98 celebrated with 5Fs: Family Fun Food Fitness Fair
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1997
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IWD 97 - Hi Tea at Tanglin Club
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1996
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IWD 96 – Fund Raising Event at Orchard Point and launch of special edition Transitlink fare cards
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1995
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IWD 95 – Lunch at Hyatt Hotel
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1994
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IWD 94 – Dinner at Hyatt
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1992
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IWD 92 – Lunch at Holiday Inn
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1991
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IWD 91 – Family Fair at Singapore Conference Hall
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1989
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SCWO Celebrated IWD 1989 - Dinner at Royal Holiday Inn
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1987
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1987 Tea Party and panel discussion on 'Singapore Women - Where do we go from here?' |
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