Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO)

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

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aintenance 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

What does effective board leadership look like in today’s rapidly changing landscape?Last week, BoardAgender came togeth...
17/06/2026

What does effective board leadership look like in today’s rapidly changing landscape?

Last week, BoardAgender came together with PrimeTime Business and Professional Women’s Association to bring together aspiring and current directors for an insightful discussion on modern board dynamics, governance, and leadership.

We were honoured to hear from keynote speaker Turid Solvang, whose global expertise in corporate governance and board diversity sparked valuable conversations on how boards are evolving, the qualities organisations seek in directors, and the growing responsibilities of board leaders in areas such as strategy, risk, ESG, and succession planning.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, panellists, and participants for contributing to an engaging exchange of perspectives and experiences. Together, we continue to strengthen the pipeline of women leaders ready to contribute meaningfully in the boardroom and beyond.

📸 Photo credit: Slava Turovskaya,

🚀 The future of work is being redefined. Are you part of the conversation?Join us at SAGE 2026: Summit for Action on Gen...
16/06/2026

🚀 The future of work is being redefined. Are you part of the conversation?

Join us at SAGE 2026: Summit for Action on Gender Equality, where leaders, policymakers, corporates, and changemakers come together to explore how women are creating new pathways in careers, leadership, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

Under the theme Redefining Work: Creating New Pathways for Women, SAGE 2026 will spark conversations on building more inclusive, flexible, and future-ready workplaces where women can participate, thrive, and lead.

Hear from an inspiring line-up of speakers, including:
✨ Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry
✨ Prof Lily Kong, President, Singapore Management University
✨ Ms Chew Gek Khim, Executive Chairman, The Straits Trading Company Limited

📅 18 September 2026
⏰ 9.00am – 5.00pm (Registration from 8.30am)
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

🎟 Get your SAGE pass today: scwo.org.sg/sage

Introducing Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) 2026 Honouree: Maud Ethel Perera, Public Health PioneerFrom serving co...
08/06/2026

Introducing Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) 2026 Honouree: Maud Ethel Perera, Public Health Pioneer

From serving communities across rural villages and offshore islands to becoming Singapore’s first Asian Public Health Matron, Maud Ethel Perera dedicated her life to improving healthcare access for women, children, and families.

A trailblazer in nursing and public health, she championed maternal care, vaccination, and hygiene education at a time when these services were limited, helping to improve health outcomes across Singapore.

Read more about Maud Ethel Perera’s story here: https://www.scwo.org.sg/profiles/maud-ethel-perera

04/06/2026

By 2030, progress means recognising that caregiving is a shared responsibility, not one carried disproportionately by women.

Chee Jia, Secretary of PrimeTime Business and Professional Women’s Association (), envisions a future where parental leave is truly gender-neutral, giving families the flexibility to decide how caregiving responsibilities are shared based on their needs, not societal expectations.

Her message to the public is simple but powerful: change happens when everyone plays a part. While gender inequality may be systemic, every action, conversation, and decision contributes to shaping a more equitable society.

✨ Follow PrimeTime on Instagram or visit their website to learn more about how they support and empower women in Singapore.

🎨 What will Singapore look like in 2085?Through the eyes of this year’s young artists, it is a future shaped by courage,...
03/06/2026

🎨 What will Singapore look like in 2085?

Through the eyes of this year’s young artists, it is a future shaped by courage, compassion, innovation, and the enduring legacy of remarkable women who came before us.

At the AWESOME Art Competition 2025 Prize Giving Ceremony, we celebrated the imagination, creativity, and thoughtful reflections of our finalists, who were challenged to envision Singapore 60 years into the future through the eyes of women from the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame.

From bold visions of progress to heartfelt expressions of resilience, the artworks reminded us that the stories of today’s trailblazers continue to inspire tomorrow’s changemakers.

Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. Your creativity brought these remarkable women’s legacies to life and offered a glimpse into the values, hopes, and dreams that will shape Singapore’s future. ✨

A special thank you to our supporters who made this year’s competition possible:
💫 , whose generous support continues to make Project Awesome’s educational programmes possible.
🎁 NUS Cares Unit, for contributing towards prizes and tokens for our young artists.
🏛 Tanglin Community Club’s Management Committee (CCMC) & Women’s Executive Committee (WEC), together with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), for providing venues where the Prize Giving Ceremony and exhibitions could be hosted and shared with the wider community.
🖌 Our panel of judges, for their time, expertise, and thoughtful deliberation.

The celebration doesn’t end here.

📍 AWESOME Art Competition 2025 Exhibition
🗓 23 May – 21 June 2026 | Tanglin Community Club, Level 2
🗓 24 June – 2 July 2026 | Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Campus 2 Level 1 Foyer
🎟 Free admission

Come discover how the next generation imagines the future through the stories of the women who helped shape our nation.

📣 WE’RE HIRING 📣Always thinking about content ideas? Spot a good reel and immediately wonder how it was made?Join SCWO a...
29/05/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING 📣

Always thinking about content ideas? Spot a good reel and immediately wonder how it was made?

Join SCWO as a Social Media & Graphic Design Intern and get hands-on experience creating content, designing visuals, covering events, and bringing campaigns to life.

From reels and carousels to posters and event materials, you’ll work on a wide range of projects across social media, marketing, fundraising, and advocacy.

If you’re creative, curious, and ready to turn ideas into content, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Apply via our website or send your resume to [email protected]

🔗 scwo.org.sg/get-involved/career

Introducing Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) 2026 Honouree: Meira Chand, Acclaimed WriterBorn in London and having ...
26/05/2026

Introducing Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) 2026 Honouree: Meira Chand, Acclaimed Writer

Born in London and having lived across Japan, India, and Singapore, Meira Chand has spent decades telling stories that reveal the shared humanity across cultures, histories, and societies.

Following a meeting with former President S.R. Nathan, she wrote A Different Sky (2010), a widely recognised novel exploring Singapore’s history and identity. Her work has since received international recognition, with several of her novels longlisted for major literary awards including the Booker Prize and the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Beyond her writing, Meira Chand continues to nurture future generations of writers in Singapore through mentorship and the sharing of her craft.

Read more about Meira Chand’s story here: https://www.scwo.org.sg/profiles/meira-chand

Step into the stories behind Bras Basah–Bugis and uncover the women, communities, and hidden histories that helped shape...
22/05/2026

Step into the stories behind Bras Basah–Bugis and uncover the women, communities, and hidden histories that helped shape Singapore as we know it today.

From historic landmarks to stories from the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame, discover the district through a new lens on this guided heritage walk.

🗓 Sat, 20 June 2026
⏰ 5PM – 7PM
📍 Start Point: SCWO Centre

🎟 SG Culture Pass eligible

Spots are limited. Sign up now via the link in our bio: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/159762-women-s-history-walking-tour-in-bras-basah-singapore/

A few weeks ago, we sat down with government officials from across the world. The conversation was less about policy pap...
21/05/2026

A few weeks ago, we sat down with government officials from across the world. The conversation was less about policy papers and more about what the work of gender equality actually looks like in everyday life.

They were participants of Transcending Gender Norms in Leadership, a programme under the Singapore Cooperation Programme, organised by the Civil Service College and administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

We shared how government, civil society, and communities have worked together here, from advocacy and leadership development to services that support women and families directly.

Different countries. Different realities. But the hope for a more equal and inclusive future remains deeply shared.

🌏 We welcome opportunities for international exchange and collaboration. To connect with us, please reach out at: [email protected].

Address

96 Waterloo Street
Singapore
187967

Opening Hours

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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