Queries on death of prison inmate Dinesh Raman s/o Chinnaiah

12 August 2013

MARUAH submitted the letter below to the Straits Times forum on 29 July 2013. It was not published.

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29 July 2013
The Editor
Forum Page
The Straits Times

Dear Sir,

We refer to the articles “Fierce struggle lasted about 30 min” (ST, July 20 2013) and the Attorney General Chambers’ (AGC) response “AGC clarifies why no Coroner’s Inquiry was held for prison inmate’s death” (ST Online, 25 July 2013 9.18 pm).

We extend our condolences to the family of Mr Dinesh. We also raise our concerns here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day With MARUAH

10 August 2013

On 18th of July, MARUAH celebrated International Nelson Mandela Day with an evening of music, poetry and tributes to Nelson Mandela. The day was designated by United Nations as International Nelson Mandela Day in 2009, in commemoration of Nelson Mandela’s fight for democracy and human rights.

Nelson Mandela International Day, July 18, For Freedom, Justice and Democracy

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MARUAH letter to ST Forum on UN disability convention

24 July 2013

MARUAH has written a letter to the Straits Times Forum, following the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/further-ways-ensure-equality-disabled-people-20130724

Further ways to ensure equality for disabled people

LAST Saturday’s report (“S’pore ratifies UN accord on disabled rights”) and the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s press statement last Friday highlighted Singapore’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Read the rest of this entry »

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MARUAH celebrates Nelson Mandela Day – 18th July

9 July 2013

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MARUAH is celebrating Nelson Mandela. We are organising International Mandela Day to reiterate our commitment to the values that he has upheld.

Democracy, human rights, peace and being of service to the community – important values.

Please do come and celebrate with us. We hope many will also opt to express their thoughts and make this their event – to celebrate the life of a person who inspires.

Stand with us to take a pledge to uphold these values and to act on them.

Date: Thursday, 18th July (Nelson Mandela’s birthday)

Time: 7.30pm – 8.37pm; please try to come by 7.15pm

Venue: Marketing Institute of Singapore
410 North Bridge Road Singapore 188726 [map]
RSVP at our Facebook Event Page

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#FreeMyInternet – Hong Lim Park – 4-7pm – 8th June 2013

4 June 2013

The blogging community – collectively called #FreeMyInternet will be organising a protest and online blackout next week against the new licensing requirements imposed by the Media Development Authority, which requires “online news sites” to put up a “performance bond” of $50,000 and “comply within 24 hours to MDA’s directions to remove content that is found to be in breach of content standards”.

To RSVP, visit the Facebook event page below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/185882738236629/

#FreeMyInternet

https://www.facebook.com/FreeMyInternet

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Forum letter on MDA regulations

4 June 2013

Please see below for our letter to the Straits Times forum on the recent changes to the Broadcasting Act by the Media Development Authority.

http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/laws-already-exist-regulate-news-websites-20130604

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The framework of democracy is human rights law

4 June 2013

Democracy is more of a culture than a way of governing or a political system. It is a historical process that must go through its evolution. No country can be a quasi democracy. It is in fact democratic people that make a society democratic, says Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi

Read her article at the link below.

http://www.opendemocracy.net/5050/shirin-ebadi/framework-of-democracy-is-human-rights-law

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Letter to ST Forum on civil society engagement

5 May 2013

This letter was sent to ST Forum on 2 May 2013, but was not published.

To:
The Editor
Forum Page
The Straits Times

Dear Sir,

We refer to the joint statement by the Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Home Affairs (“Joint Response to Media Queries on Statements by NGOs/individuals and Former SMRT Driver He Junling”, 26 April 2013.) The statement accuses the NGOs and individuals involved in the SMRT drivers’ case of “hindering the investigation while continuing to cast aspersions on the integrity of the police.” It also claims that the NGOs and individuals have exploited vulnerable foreign workers for their own political ends. Read the rest of this entry »

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Reply to ST Forum letter on politicians in NGOs and VWOs

5 May 2013

This letter was sent to ST Forum on 30 April 2013, but was not published.

To:
The Editor
Forum Page
The Straits Times

Dear Sir,

We refer to the reply “No to exploiting NGOs/VWOs for Political Ends” from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and note with thanks Mr Ho’s response on behalf of the government.
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MARUAH forum letter on politicians in NGOs and VWOs

2 May 2013

Please see below for MARUAH’s letter to the Straits Times forum.

27 April 2013

What’s the stand on politicians serving in NGOs and VWOs?

I REFER to the statement by Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim to the effect that money given by the state to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) should not be used “for the purpose of creating a platform for people to be involved in partisan politics” (“AMP director quits, alleging official pressure”; Wednesday). Read the rest of this entry »

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