SINGAPORE – A former Institute of Technical Education (ITE) lecturer was accused in a district court on Tuesday (July 6) of insulting the modesty of multiple women on campus in 2019 . Darren Quek Sze-Wen, now 47, faces six charges – five counts of insulting a woman’s modesty and one of attempting to commit the... » read more
BERMUDA, Jun 22, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating men who have empowered the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of... » read more
SINGAPORE – Women have made strides in the workplace. The share of resident married couples with a working wife increased from 52.9 per cent in 2010 to 60 per cent last year. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive... » read more
SINGAPORE – Couples who have babies with low birth weight and pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus need more support, and more can also be done to ensure maternal mental health and well-being, said Second Minister for Health Masagos Zulkifli on Monday (June 7). This additional support will provide a better environment for children here... » read more
SINGAPORE – Pregnant and breastfeeding women should get vaccinated to protect themselves and their babies from Covid-19, as real-world data has shown that this is not only safe but is also beneficial to both mother and child, said specialists here. With the emergence of new Covid-19 variants and a resurgence of community-transmitted cases, there is... » read more
SINGAPORE – A whole-of-society effort is needed for societal norms and practices to change and better support women, said President Halimah Yacob on Thursday (June 3) at a conference on gender equality here. The issue is not just about securing rights for women, but also giving them the respect and appreciation they deserve for their... » read more
LOS ANGELES, CA., May 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Change Company (ChangeLLC.com) has officially launched its newest neobank ChangeFi (ChangeFi.com) in an effort to support the banking disadvantages women face around the world. Women in the U.S. and abroad are statistically less likely to have a bank account and own homes.... » read more
US, May 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – You are cordially invited to join us for this Global Virtual Summit celebrating the voices of women & girls around the world as we discuss new paradigms in reshaping the global digital economy and celebrate the launch of The State of Women Podcast Network in... » read more
NEW YORK (AFP) – Pine Valley Golf Club, a men-only private enclave since its founding in 1913, has voted to allow women memberships and unrestricted play, Golf Digest reported on Saturday (May 1). The club, located in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, has a layout that Golf Digest has ranked as the top course... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, April 12. New laws planned to curb unethical adoption practices in Singapore Such practices will be made a crime, with fines or jail terms. READ MORE HERE Crowds return to Lucky Plaza, Peninsula Plaza after lifting of weekend entry curbs There were so many... » read more
SINGAPORE – Women and girls could start to think it is normal to receive nude pictures or unwelcome advances online unless more is done to protect them, Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Sim Ann has warned. Announcing on Monday (March 8) a new initiative to tackle the issue, she said that social... » read more
SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 pandemic has undermined women’s progress, and there are three areas that countries around the world can focus on to advance gender equality, President Halimah Yacob said on Monday (March 8). She called for governments to prioritise gender equality and place it at the centre of their development programmes and to ensure... » read more
BERMUDA, Mar 3, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – This year’s International Women’s Day Summit Agenda has been announced that includes more than 200 speakers, representing over 75 countries. Topics for this year’s event, which will be held from March 8-10, include: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Fintech, AI, Women in Space, Global Women’s Entrepreneurship &... » read more
MPs yesterday called for more support for caregivers, the majority of whom are women who have made sacrifices to look after children, the elderly and people with disabilities. On the second day of the Budget debate, various suggestions were put forward to help this group, including providing career counselling for caregivers to start and return... » read more