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High Court victory sets precedent for migrant workers’ rights

by Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics Imagine paying thousands of dollars to…

GONGOs’ presence in ASEAN civil society conference needs to be addressed

by Jean Chong Yesterday I was terribly upset by what I saw.…

Human Rights and Children under the Spotlight at the 17th Informal ASEM Seminar

The 17th Informal Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Human Rights Seminar brought together over 70…

Govt alone cannot solve environmental challenges, says Minister for Environment

Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, outlines the…

Local NGOs call out Minister for Law and Home Affairs on claims made against stance of anti-death penalty activists

Six non-government organizations (NGOs) have jointly issued a statement in response to…

Sayoni’s 2017 CEDAW Shadow Report on Singapore shows recommendations not heeded, obligations not fulfilled in ending discrimination against LBTQ women

Despite its claims that it has advanced women’s causes in the country,…

Silencing another generation? – Part 1

by Teo Soh Lung Deputy Prime Minister Tharman’s speech in the recent…

Silent Sit-in protest to be held on 4 November for frequent train breakdowns and latest flooding incident at NSL

Yet another sit-in silent protest is set to be held in Hong…