HELP FOR DIVORCED WOMEN

Mar 8, 2011 | 2010s, MILESTONES

In September, SCWO launches Maintenance Support Central, a one-stop centre that provides advice and assistance to divorced or separated women who have problems in the enforcement of maintenance orders.

VERY FEW WOMEN ON S’PORE BOARDS

Mar 8, 2011 | 2010s, MILESTONES

The first annual Singapore Board Diversity Report is released. It is a joint initiative of the NUS Business School and BoardAgender. The first annual report finds that only 6.9% of Singapore’s board directors are women.

TWEAKS TO WOMEN’S CHARTER

Mar 8, 2011 | 2010s, MILESTONES

The latest amendments to the Women’s Charter are passed in January. These amendments include provisions to better prepare at-risk couples for marriage, mitigate the impact of divorces, and strengthen the enforcement of maintenance orders.