AWARE Centre is Singapore's leading advocacy organisation for gender equality and women's rights, combining frontline support services with policy work and public education. The organisation provides specialist services for survivors of sexual assault and family violence, operates a women’s helpline and legal clinic, and undertakes research that informs policy reform across multiple areas affecting women and families.

The organisation has built a strong reputation for evidence-based advocacy and long-term impact on legislation and public policy, including submissions to international human-rights fora and contributions to domestic legal reform. AWARE is recognised for its research publications, public campaigns and ability to influence employer and government practice on caregiving, workplace discrimination and violence against women.

AWARE’s client service approach is trauma-informed, confidential and practical, focusing on immediate safety, emotional support and clear pathways to legal and social resources. Its programmes emphasise accessible information, referrals and capacity-building through trainings and workshops for employers, schools and community groups to prevent harm and strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals.

About AWARE Centre

Founded in 1985


Practice areas
Civil & Human Rights
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Civil & Human Rights

AWARE undertakes evidence-based advocacy and policy work to protect and advance civil and human rights related to gender equality. The organisation prepares shadow reports, policy submissions and research that target gaps in legislation and public practice, and it engages with stakeholders and international mechanisms to promote reforms that address violence against women, reproductive rights and equal citizenship.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Family

AWARE provides specialist information, helpline support, counselling and a legal clinic focused on family-related issues such as family violence, divorce and personal protection orders. The centre helps individuals with immediate safety planning, access to legal options and referrals to counselling and case management, and supports single-parent families through research and targeted advocacy to improve access to housing and social services.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

AWARE addresses workplace harassment, discrimination and caregiving challenges through advisory services, workplace-harassment resources and employer training programmes. The organisation documents workplace discrimination trends, advocates for stronger statutory protections and practical employer interventions, and supports individuals experiencing pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment or unequal caregiving burdens with information and referral pathways.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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