Event Diary - August 07

    
 Issue 01/07                                                                                                                 August 2007

UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING AND RECENT EVENTS
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above events, please call the UNIFEM office at 62386763 or email admin@unifemsingapore.org.sg

UPCOMING EVENTS

UNIFEM'S INAUGURAL SCHOOL TALK 
Sunday | 26 August 2007 | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | 2 Nassim Road

UNIFEM Singapore is commencing a series of school talks around Singapore. The purpose of these talks is to raise the awareness level of students to the gender and inequality issues facing women both in Singapore and around the region. Our dedicated volunteers have been working hard on the content of these talks, and are ready to deliver their first session on Sunday, 26th August at the UNIFEM Singapore Office at 2 Nassim Road. This event is held in conjunction with the first UNIFEM Youth Team meeting. If you're interested in helping out in this project or would like to come for the inaugural school talk. Please email admin@unifemsingapore.org.sg

BUY TO SAVE CHARITY DESIGNER SALE
Sunday | 14 October 2007 | 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm | Velvet Underground

UNIFEM Singapore invites you to join us for this Charity Sale of Designer Wear. Funds raised will go towards efforts to end violence against women. We are currently seeking donations of designer items and volunteers who can help out for the event. For more information on the event, visit the event website at www.unifem-buytosave.com

SNOW BENEFIT DINNER
Tuesday | 13 November 2007 | 9.00 am – 3:00 pm | Conrad International Centennial Hotel

Say No to Oppression of Woman (SNOW) Benefit Dinner is an annual event by UNIFEM Singapore. This year, the benefit will be held at Conrad International Centennial Hotel on 13th November, and will feature an 8-course menu put together by award winning chefs. This fundraiser is held every November to tie-in with the UN Sanctioned Elimination of Violence Against Women's Day on November 25th. For more information on this event, please visit www.unifem-fwas-snowbenefit.org


ONGOING AND RECENT EVENTS

SCREEN SHOTS AT ACM
16 to 18 August 2007 | Asian Civilisations Museum

In partnership with UNIFEM Singapore, the Asian Civilisations Museum organised a series of activities under the theme 'Traffics and Travails - Documenting ASEAN'S moves'. Documentaries such as B.A.T.A.M and Trading Women were screened to highlight the plight of Asian 'working women and children' who have been tricked or coerced into a life of prositution. UNIFEM Singapore President Saleemah Ismail was present to share her insights and knowledge on the issue. For more information on the event, click here

SPLAT! ART COMPETITON AND AUCTION
June to July 2007 

UNIFEM Singapore would like to thank Augustine Chan and his dedicated team of student and teacher volunteers in successfully organising the recently concluded fundraising art event. As part of the competition, students from various schools were invited to submit art entries under the theme of SPLAT! which stands for Sister, Person, Life, an Artistic Transition. Subsequently, the winning art pieces were auctioned and funds raised were shared between UNIFEM Singapore and AIDHA.

TOTE-ALLY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
June to August 2007 | All Charles and Keith Outlets

From June to August 2007, Charles and Keith will be selling a limited edition UNIFEM Tote Bag for $6. Half of the proceeds from the sale of this bag will go toward UNIFEM Singapore, where the funds will be used to help women in the region develop survival skills, gain economic independence, provide access to education, health and a life free from violence and abuse. So hurry, get this lovely bag while stocks last! For more information on this promotion, click here

 

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