• International Women's Day,  Project Awesome,  SCWO Events,  SCWO Members,  Singapore Women's Hall of Fame

    A Remarkable Event of Empowerment: Celebrating International Women’s Day and the SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony

    8 March 2024 – In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day, the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) recently hosted an unforgettable event, combining the spirit of empowerment with the grandeur of the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF)’s 10th Induction Ceremony. Held at The Fullerton Hotel, the event showcased the remarkable achievements of women while honouring their contributions to society.  SWHF’s 10th Induction Ceremony  We honoured 10 women into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame:  Pioneering educational TV producer and newscaster Tan See Lai  Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish Sylvia Toh Paik Choo  Trailblazer in the Asian creative industry Linda Locke  Pioneering advocate of successful…

  • SCWO Events,  SCWO Members

    Pre-Budget Dialogue 2024 with Minister Indranee Rajah

    SCWO had the pleasure of hosting our member organisations at its annual Pre-Budget Dialogue on 24 January 2024, with Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development.  SCWO President Ms Junie Foo welcomed participants with topics of discussion they could expect during the dialogue, which includes a focus on select chapters of the recently released ForwardSG report such as Respecting & Rewarding Every Job, Supporting Families through Every Stage, Enabling Seniors to Age Well, and Empowering Those in Need. This was followed by a presentation on the key initiatives of Budget 2024 by Mr Timothy Tan, Senior Associate for Social…

  • SCWO Members

    SCWO’s Presidents’ Forum Welcomes the Year of the Dragon

    It was a vibrant and memorable gathering on Saturday, 17th February as SCWO members gathered to network with one another and welcome the auspicious Year of the Dragon!  Our annual Presidents’ Forum was attended by the presidents and women leaders from various member organisations. Ms Junie Foo, President of SCWO, warmly welcomed everyone and shared about upcoming events. In her opening address, she highlighted the significance of such forums as pivotal platforms for fostering connections and collaborative efforts towards advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.  At this year’s forum, we also welcomed 3 new members: Mama on Palette, Women in Sustainability and Environment (WISE), and Singapore Women’s Business Resource Group…