About AWARE
Association of Women for Action and Research, www.aware.org.sg
Formed in 1985, AWARE is Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy group. We
are dedicated to the removal of gendered barriers to the equal enjoyment of human
rights for all. We believe in the rights of all people to a) make informed and
responsible choices about their lives; b) to have equal opportunities in all areas of
life including education, marriage and employment; and c) to control their own
bodies, particularly with regard to sexual and reproductive rights.
Our key successes include legal reforms enhancing protection for victims of domestic
violence, successfully advocating for the introduction of paternity leave
entitlements, and establishing Singapore’s first support service for sexual assault
survivors.
Departments
We are seeking interns in the following departments. Interns will typically work
primarily with one department, but may be asked to assist with some tasks and
events with other departments.
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Research & Advocacy (R&A): AWARE is committed to evidence-based advocacy.
Our research teams use both quantitative and qualitative methods to produce
reports, position papers, and policy submissions on a wide range of issues with
an impact on women’s rights and welfare, and gender equality.
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We Can! Campaign: This campaign aims to end violence against women by
tackling community attitudes and behaviours that enable it. Interactive theatre,
intimate workshops and collaborative projects reach out to individual Change
Makers and community groups, provoking thought and discussion. In 2014 We
Can! will focus on young people.
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Programmes & Communications (P&C): Media work including social media keeps
AWARE’s expertise and perspectives in the public eye, helping to mainstream
feminist views. This department includes the AWARE Training Institute (ATI),
which delivers knowledge and skills to help individuals and organisations
challenge gender-based barriers in their own lives.
Skills sought
1. Research (primarily R&A but also P&C)
o Supporting quantitative and qualitative research through literature
review, data gathering, analysis and report drafting.
o Assisting with project and volunteer management.
o Coordinating meetings with collaborators and stakeholders.
2. Community outreach (primarily We Can! and P&C)
o Events organisation for workshops, arts performances, talks etc.
o Content development and management for website, social media, events
handouts, newsletters etc.
o Building and maintaining relationships with partners, alliances,
collaborators, and We Can! Change Makers.
o Design skills and familiarity with Wordpress are particularly desirable
(though not essential).
3. Organisational effectiveness (primarily We Can!)
o Collating and analysing feedback, database management.
What we look for
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Enthusiasm about using advocacy to promote gender equality in Singapore.
Good organisational skills, able to work both independently and in a team.
Resourcefulness and creativity in addressing unexpected challenges.
Interest in a range of social issues with a bearing on gender equality.
Ability to think analytically and communicate ideas effectively.
Our ideal interns have included people with a range of ages and experiences – from
school students to fresh graduates.
Interested applicants must write a one-page response to the question: “Has gender
equality been achieved in Singapore?”
Benefits and challenges
AWARE offers interns flexibility and the chance to take on significant amounts of
responsibility, and to develop skills in practice areas with high relevance across
multiple organizations and fields. Interns must learn to communicative effectively
with staff around time management and expectations, including taking the initiative
to report and follow up on tasks.