Press Releases

SCWO works with the media to raise the profile of women’s issues and issues affecting the women’s voluntary and community sector.

We write articles, respond to news items, and can provide speakers for radio, TV and live interviews.

We will also help put you in touch with other women’s organisations working on specific issues.

Call us at 6837-0611 or contact us by email at scwo@scwo.org.sg


2021

SCWO proposes to name public spaces after Singapore women to honour their contributions in its report following the Conversations on Singapore Women’s Development

SCWO Appoints Angel Chan as CEO

Project Awesome

SWHF 7th Induction Ceremony

2020

Launch of ACT Against Violence_In Her Stride 2020

In Her Stride 2020

SCWO 21st Executive Board 2020

2019

Together We are Stronger Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations Engages the Community to Commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

How have women progressed in Singapore since Independence? Exhibition by Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame takes another look at The Lives of Women

Former Nanyang Girls’ High School principal to be inducted to the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame
View Profiles of all 2019 inductees here.

2018

From Victim to Survivor

SCWO Announces its 20th Executive Board

An exhibition by the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame:
The Lives of Women in Singapore

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2018:
Puan Noor Aishah to be inducted to Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame

2017

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2017:
‘Helen Keller of Southeast Asia’ to be inducted to Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame

Singapore Businesses Need To Increase Gender Diversity

2016

SCWO Announces its 19th Executive Board

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2016:
Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame welcomes 14 new honourees

2015

Strong interest in Pioneering Women of Singapore exhibition

A Salute to the Pioneering Women of Singapore

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2015:
Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame: The Inductees of 2015

2014

SCWO Announces Its 18th Executive Board

SCWO collaborates with the National Heritage Board in the Singapore Heritage Fest 2014

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2014:
The Launch of the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame

Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame Press Conference:
A Hall of Fame to Honour Singapore’s Outstanding Women

2013

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2013:
“Free to Be” – Young Women Encouraged to Recognize and Exercise their Freedom Well at the 5th National Young Leaders’ Day (Women Edition) 2013

SCWO-NUS Challenge Shield – Debating Tournament

Fundraising Celebration Dinner

SCWO Provides Syariah Legal Clinic

2012

SCWO welcomes Mrs Mary Tan, wife of President Tony Tan for her first visit to SCWO

SCWO Announces Its 17th Executive Board

Mandatory Rest Day for Foreign Domestic Helpers

SCWO celebrates International Women’s Day 2012:
Unconventional Female Leaders to Inspire our Young Women to “Design Our Future” at the 4th National Young Women Leaders’ Day 2012

SCWO-NUS Challenge Shield – Debating Tournament

Celebration Dinner

SCWO’s response to the National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons

2011

Maintenance Support Central Launch | Press Release

SCWO Speaks at the UN | Press Release

SCWO Celebrates International Women’s Day 2011:
“Creating the Future – Women in Society, Economy & Government”

Celebration Dinner

SCWO Mural

2010

SCWO commences work on plans for Maintenance Support Central
30th Anniversary Celebration & Induction to Wall of Fame
Women in Arts Festival

2009

A dialogue Session with Somaly Mam
IWD ’09 – International Women’s Day Run
The Cinderella Ball

2008

“I am Woman” – Growing & Nurturing Women Talent in Asia – Forum
The Patissier extend a helping hand to women in need
IWD ’08 – Women – Engines of Growth Power Lunch

2007

IWD ’07 – Revitalise A Moment in Time

2006

14th SCWO Executive Board

2005

Wall of Fame Launch – Women who dare make a difference
SCWO Brings in the Men – Dear Dad, Dear Child Seminar
25th Anniversary Celebrations

2004

AEF Cultures & Civilisations Dialogue
Harmonising Work, Life, & Family for Dual-Career Couples – Seminar
Help stop violence in the home – Body Shop
Conversations with Uncommon Women – Launch
IWD ’04 – A Féte on Waterloo – Betting on Women for a Better Future

2003

SCWO 1st All-Women Bowling Tournament
Official Opening of SCWO Centre
IWD ’03 – HerStory of Singapore
Changi Quilts tell the story of Women’s Creativity and Courage

SWHF Heritage Walk

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