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 Appoints Angel Chan as CEO
2020
Launch of ACT Against Violence_In Her Stride 2020
SCWO 21st Executive Board 2020
2019
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
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
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”
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