Freedom Of Expression & Democracy- panel discussion

8 December 2013

Freedom Of Expression & Democracy - 15th December 2013

UDHR Article 19 “ Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. “

Freedom of Expression is important in any functional democracy.
Activists, Writers, Artists, Academics, Students, Politicians, and Professionals – need the space to speak, to express diverse views, to offer criticism, to ask questions, to be wrong and to be right – and as citizens we want a healthy media landscape and a robust Parliament.
Inclusivity. Multiplicity. Diversity.
An informed and engaged citizenry.
The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in our Constitution, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and even in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration. Right of reply is crucial.
Limitations. Guidelines. Contempt.
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To Mandela With Love & Respect – Light A Candle In His Honour

8 December 2013

mandela

The World has lost one of its brightest lights.
Nelson Mandela is a legend, a modern day hero.
Nelson Mandela’s testimony is to walk through life, holding close and unwaveringly, his beliefs.

Equality for everyone.
No discrimination at every turn.
Democracy.
Freedom.
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MARUAH forum letter on disability

3 December 2013

3 December 2013 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. MARUAH submitted a letter to the Straits Times Forum, which was published yesterday.

http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/break-barriers-the-disabled-20131202

Break barriers for the disabled
IN CONJUNCTION with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow, we wish to draw attention to barriers in our bid to become an inclusive society.

We acknowledge the Government’s efforts in taking on a fairly active approach towards breaking barriers through the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Enabling Masterplan.

We also note the efforts of the Building and Construction Authority, which has updated the Code on Accessibility for the Built Environment.

However, the Government needs to do more by making physical accessibility a priority in urban planning. Read the rest of this entry »

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Event report – Public Consultation On ASEAN

1 December 2013

MARUAH held a Public Consultation on ASEAN on 26th October 2013 at Traders Hotel. The event was attended by 50 participants from different backgrounds including members of civil society organizations, social enterprises and members of the general public. The Public Consultation was an opportunity for participants to become more familiar with ASEAN and its processes, to make a commitment to the development of ASEAN for our own national interests, and to be engaged on human rights discussions for our community and the people in the region. Read the rest of this entry »

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MARUAH Press Statement on World AIDS Day

1 December 2013

Press Statement

World AIDS Day – December 1st, 2013

MARUAH recognises the importance of World AIDS Day On 1 Dec 2013. Together with the World Health Organization’s UNAIDS, we echo the call for zero new infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS deaths. Read the rest of this entry »

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MARUAH Media Statement – On diminishing space for public discourse in Singapore

29 November 2013

MEDIA STATEMENT 

For immediate use  

29 November 2013

Dear Editor

We write to express our dismay at the attempt to prosecute Mr Alex Au for contempt of court and the reports about the Media Development Authority (MDA) seeking to regulate online media platforms the Breakfast Network and The Independent Singapore.

The members of MARUAH, as Singapore citizens and human rights activists, are concerned that these actions will further shrink the space for public discourse in Singapore. Robust debate, diverse views, questioning and criticism, as well as a healthy media landscape, are all critical to the development of a functional democracy. Read the rest of this entry »

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MARUAH statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November 2013

Violence against anyone is a human rights violation. Today, 25th of November is a special day to focus on violence against one group – women. Set aside by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, this day is one of commitment to stop the violence against women and to affirm that it is NOT right for women and girls to face any form of violence in the home, at school, at the workplace and in the streets. The sobering fact, according to UN, is that globally, seven in 10 women face some form of violence in their lives. In Singapore, research conducted by the International Violence against Women Survey indicated that 9.2% of the 2006 Singaporean women surveyed experienced some form of violence during their adult lives (from the age of 16) . Read the rest of this entry »

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Human Rights Day 2013 – Speak Out!

12 November 2013

The Human Rights Day Speak Out! 2013

December 10th is a special Day – IT IS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY.

It is a day for us to reflect, to ponder, to meditate on how well we are living with dignity and enabling others to live in dignity.

At MARUAH we have observed Human Rights Day every year. And always by asking people to participate. Because Human Rights is about how we interact with each other, how we treat people, and how we believe in a value system. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Dignified Life for All – submission to MOM for Second Phase of Employment Legislation Reviews

30 October 2013

MARUAH has submitted feedback on the Ministry of Manpower second phase of reviews of the Employment Act (EA) and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA).

Our submission document can be found below.
MARUAH submission to Employment Act Phase 2 Review

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Migrant Workers’ Access to Justice at Home: Indonesia

25 October 2013

A new report, by the Migrant Worker Access to Justice Project, is the first comprehensive study of migrant workers’ access to justice in their country of origin. Using the example of Indonesia as a case study, the report analyses the mechanisms through which migrant workers may access justice in Indonesia or through its embassies, and the systemic barriers that prevent most workers from receiving full redress for harms that they suffer before, during, and after their work abroad.

More information can found at the link below.
http://www.migrantworkerjustice.org/content/publications

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