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| Issue 02/07 October 2007 |
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SPOTLIGHT ON: World Poverty Day - October 17th
More people have been lifted out of poverty in the last 50 years than in the previous 500. Yet 1.2 billion people still live on less than USD$1 per day. Seven out of 10 of the world’s hungry are women and girls, according to the UN World Food Program. As they are deeply affected by poverty, women hold great potential to end it. But until their potential is recognised and realised, women will remain the missing piece of the poverty elimination puzzle, and will not fully enjoy the benefits of the economic growth to which they contribute.
For more facts and figures on women and poverty, click here
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EVENT REPORT: Shopping for a Cause: BUY TO SAVE 2007
Sunday, 14th October: UNIFEM Singapore held its annual Buy To Save fundraising sale at Velvet Underground. Over 1,000 designer bags, shoes and clothings were on sale. Over the course of the afternoon, some 400 shoppers turned up to show their support. Saleemah Ismail, President of UNIFEM Singapore says:"We are truly grateful for all parties who have come together to make this event a success."
For those of you who could not make it down that day, do not fret, UNIFEM Singapore shall be having future sales (both online and offline) to sell the remaining items at a further discount. If you'd like to be informed of these events, please email contact@unifem-buytosave.com to register your email address.
In the meanwhile, enjoy these photos from the sale:
 Eager Shoppers at the BUY TO SAVE Sale
 Some of our cheery and dedicated volunteers
 Showcase of bags from the Positive Women's Network in Cambodia.
These bags are currently seeking retailers or distributors.
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EVENT REPORT: Educating our Youth through School Talks
UNIFEM Singapore has begun a series of school talks aimed at generating awareness among Singapore's youth on women's issues facing the region today. The first school talks were given at Cedar Girls Secondary School from September 10th to 13th, 2007. This was followed by an assembly talk for about 1,000 students at Hwa Chong Junior College on September 14th.
Approximately 400 students in total from Cedar Girls Secondary listened as they were first presented with sobering statistics on the rising number of abuse and trafficking cases of women and children all round the world. The statistics were presented in the form of a pop quiz which generated much buzz and participation among the girls. The students were also shown a video clip about trafficking and the abuse of foreign maids. For many, the video clip brought the message home loud and clear. After the talks, several students approached the UNIFEM team to ask about joining as student volunteers. Many were shocked about what they saw and heard during the talks and were intent on spreading the message which was exactly what UNIFEM Singapore was hoping to achieve.
All of us at UNIFEM Singapore are very encouraged by the response and support we received from Cedar Girls Secondary. We are looking forward to spreading the word at more schools in 2008 as well as welcoming more youth team volunteers.
Contributed By: Deepa Pillai, School Talks Volunteer
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ANNOUNCEMENT: UNIFEM - LA SENZA Promotion
  Lingerie chain La Senza has created a limited edition set of two pairs of matching cotton bra-and-panties for the special price of S$60, packaged in an exclusive La-Senza - UNIFEM drawstring bag, 20% of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to UNIFEM Singapore. As part of the promotion, customers who purchase the La Senza - UNIFEM underwear set also receive a free one year membership of UNIFEM Singapore. Don't wait to get your set as this special offer ends by 31st October!
UNIFEM Singapore shall be using the proceeds from this promotion to support our actions to Eliminate Violence Against Women. The program will include Public Education, Advocacy, Research and the Funding of Shelters for women caught in the unfortunate web of violence.
La Senza stores are located at Paragon Shopping Centre (#03-01), Suntec City Mall (#01-018), Plaza Singapura (#01-03), Vivocity (#01-184), Tampines Mall (#01-22), and Robinsons at Centrepoint (Level 3) |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 'Your Name is Justine' to be screened at the Picturehouse
 'Your Name is Justine' is a movie about a young polish woman who is trafficked into prostitution. The movie follows her ordeal as she tries to free herself and stay sane, while her captors try to break and condition her to a new life of servitude.
The film will be released in Singapore in early November and will be screened exclusively at The Picturehouse. More information about the film can be found at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479257/ |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Join the UNIFEM Singapore Group on Facebook
 UNIFEM Singapore has started a group on the popular online networking site - facebook. The facebook group will be used as an active forum for UNIFEM to give updates, photos and information to all group members. It will also serve as a platform for group members to share ideas, information and thoughts.
The UNIFEM Singapore facebook group is open to everyone. To join, simply search for 'UNIFEM Singapore' on facebook. Please note that you have to sign up for facebook before you can join the group.
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Editor: The UNIFEM Newsletter has been renamed from VOICE to JOURNAL as of Oct 2007
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