Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO)

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Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) The National Co-ordinating Body for Women's Organisations in Singapore. https://www.giving.sg/organisation/profile/theSCWO

http://www.scwo.org.sg

Support SCWO towards an equal space, equal voice and equal worth to all. Our Services & Initiatives

Star Shelter — The Only Secular Crisis Shelter in Singapore for women and their children seeking refuge from a life of family violence

New2U Thrift Shop — Sells pre-loved clothing, household items and furniture with proceeds going to Star Shelter & other SCWO initiatives

Maintenance Support Central — The one-stop drop-in centre that provides support and assistance to improve the enforcement of maintenance orders

Women’ Register — WR is a platform for networking, inspiration, community engagement and education (N.I.C.E) and reaches out to women and girls from eighteen and above

BoardAgender — An initiative dedicated to advancing more women into senior leadership roles and boardrooms in Singapore

Singapore Women's Hall of Fame – A celebration of the women who have made, or are making, an impact on our nation – the boundary breakers and record holders, the risk-takers and change makers, the role models and the standard setters

Your support helps women move from safety, to healing, to rebuilding. Every contribution, big or small, helps support ou...
27/10/2026

Your support helps women move from safety, to healing, to rebuilding. Every contribution, big or small, helps support our work.

Through awareness, education, advocacy and programmes supporting women, the signs of violence become easier to recognise and conversations become easier to start.

Your donation helps make this work possible. Support us as we support women in Signapore.

Donate: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/in-her-stride

The return-to-work conversation usually begins after a woman has left. Perhaps it should begin earlier.Women in SCWO's r...
26/10/2026

The return-to-work conversation usually begins after a woman has left. Perhaps it should begin earlier.

Women in SCWO's research described trying to make work fit around changing care responsibilities before eventually stepping away. Rigid schedules, workload and inconsistent access to flexibility could make employment difficult to sustain.

This raises a different question for workplaces: what could be done before leaving becomes the only workable option?

Return-to-work strategies should not only focus on bringing women back. Where possible, they should also consider how workplaces can help women remain in employment in the first place.

Read the full report via the link in bio.

Together, we can help women rebuild their lives and create safer paths forward.Interested in making an impact with your ...
23/10/2026

Together, we can help women rebuild their lives and create safer paths forward.

Interested in making an impact with your company? Reach out to us to explore how your organisation can get involved through corporate giving, fundraising or employee engagement.

Let’s start a conversation! Reach out to us at [email protected] to find out more.

22/10/2026

What does the future hold for women and girls in Singapore by 2030?

Aidaroyani Adam, CEO of PPIS, shares her inspiring vision for a more inclusive and equitable society, wanting greater representation for women in leadership positions, balance between career and family for women, and autonomy in women’s choices in career, family, and life.

✨ Follow PPIS on Instagram or visit their website to learn more about their empowering work for women and families in Singapore: www.ppis.sg

Returning to work is often treated as a single moment: when someone begins looking for a job again. Our research suggest...
22/10/2026

Returning to work is often treated as a single moment: when someone begins looking for a job again. Our research suggests we need to look much further.

For some women, the challenges begin before they leave employment — as caregiving responsibilities, rigid schedules, workloads and inconsistent access to flexibility make work increasingly difficult to sustain. And the journey doesn't end when a woman secures another role.

The bigger question is whether women can access suitable work — and whether they can remain and progress once they return.

Launched at SAGE 2026, SCWO's Women's Workforce Re-entry: Challenges, Barriers & Opportunities, developed in collaboration with NTUC Women and Family examines this full journey and the opportunities to strengthen it.

Read the full report via the link in bio.

21/10/2026

True equality means tearing down systemic barriers and building a world where everyone has equal access to opportunity, resources, and dignity.

Aidaroyani Adam, CEO of PPIS, reminds us that gender equality isn't just an ideal—it must be actively present in our homes, schools, workplaces, and institutions. When we move past outdated stereotypes and focus on individual ability and potential, we create spaces where everyone can thrive.

✨ Follow PPIS on Instagram or visit their website to learn more about their empowering work for women and families in Singapore: www.ppis.sg

19/10/2026

Behind every survivor is a story of challenges, courage and the search for safety.

Emmiellia’s story reminds us that no woman should have to face domestic violence alone. With the right support and a safe place to turn to, survivors can begin to heal and rebuild their lives.

Through In Her Stride, you can help make this possible. Your donation helps SCWO continue supporting women and children affected by domestic violence as they take steps towards safety and healing.

🎥 Watch Emmiellia’s full story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyigARfNUc4

Domestic abuse doesn’t always leave a visible mark.It can happen through fear, coercive control, humiliation, financial ...
16/10/2026

Domestic abuse doesn’t always leave a visible mark.

It can happen through fear, coercive control, humiliation, financial restriction or digital surveillance and oftentimes, more than one form of abuse can happen at the same time.

Through In Her Stride, SCWO raises funds to support women and children affected by violence with safe shelter, counselling, support, healing and empowerment programmes.

Support survivors of domestic violence. Donate at: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/in-her-stride

Do women need to be persuaded to return to work or do we need to look more closely at the pathways available to women wh...
14/10/2026

Do women need to be persuaded to return to work or do we need to look more closely at the pathways available to women who already want to return?

Among women polled in SCWO's research who had taken or were currently on a career break, 80% intended to return to work. Women spoke about work not only as a source of income, but of independence, identity and purpose.

Yet nearly 7 in 10 of all 502 women polled believed that taking a career break makes finding suitable work more difficult. Many were already upskilling, refreshing their CVs and actively searching.

This points to an important shift in the conversation: from whether women are ready to return, to whether suitable opportunities exist for them to return to.

What would make the journey back to work easier for women?

Find out in our Return to Work research report:https://www.scwo.org.sg/images-uploads/scwo-return-work-research-report-2026.pdf

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96 Waterloo Street
Singapore
187967

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 22:00

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+6568370611

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