AWARE: Silver lining in saga

April 25, 2009
THE TUSSLE IN AWARE
Silver lining in saga

THE controversy between the old and new leaders of the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) is churning out much ill feeling, which does not help matters. Aware is about women. It is about gender equality and non-discrimination.

I will fight to preserve an agenda that is devoid of religious, racial, gender or sexuality bias. At the same time, I am heartened that things have come to a head because without it, so many of us would have just carried on with life, not really knowing, not really caring.

The recent developments have served to awaken interest and vigorous activism in people, and I am cheered by that.

I also think all this is happening at a time when Singaporeans are more open-minded and vocal, and willing to fight for what they believe in. No doubt the dialogue will be colourful, even controversial, but it is key to bringing about change for the greater good of everyone.

It is unfortunate that it took something like this to get more people to sit up, take notice and voice their views.

Tania Chew (Ms)

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