Aware at a Glance

Background

• What’s the fuss about?
  In a nutshell, a prominent secular women’s organisation appears to have been taken over by a religious group who’s core values are not in line with those of the organisation.
  This Straits Times article reports on the event which sparked the controversy: Unknowns knock out veterans at Aware polls.
• Who are the players?
  • OLD: The old Exco has set up a website here which outlines its position. You can subscribe for updates. This is open to everyone.
  • NEW: Sadly there is no official website for the new Exco however Alice Cheong not to mention the local media has gathered much info

Getting Involved

• Join Aware here. It’s $40 for 1 year. Membership is restricted to female citizens and permanent residents.
• There is an EGM on Saturday May 2nd 2-5pm. First Choice Auditorium, 3 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #01-01 HSR Building Singapore.

Popular blog posts on the subject

• Popagandhi – Stop the AWARE Hijacking – another look – punchy
• Ovidia Yu – I want an Aware Reconciliation Too – noted local playwright weighs in.
• Alice Cheong – Alice Cheong In Wonderland – this woman is a machine. She has pulled together lots of information.
• Yawning Bread – DBS Bank’s public hanging – an interesting examination of how DBS got involved.

There’s a lot more out there. Feel free to post links below.