Jean, Author at CEDAW: Singapore

Sayoni’s CEDAW Journey 2017 – Journal 2

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Jean

Prior to the actual CEDAW session, we attended a training session by IWRAW on what to expect for today's Informal Public Meeting or oral statement session. Each country is given only 10 minutes to present, and all the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from that country have to share this time to raise their issues. Sayoni had…

Media Release

Media Advisory on 2017 CEDAW Report

October 23, 2017December 10, 2017 Jean

Media Advisory 23 October 2017 Sayoni’s 2017 CEDAW Shadow Report on Singapore shows recommendations not heeded, obligations not fulfilled in ending discrimination against LBTQ women Geneva, Switzerland − Despite its claims that it has advanced women’s causes in the country, Singapore has fallen short, especially in supporting lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (LBTQ) individuals, says…