The UWAS Education Program involving more than 15 UWAS member volunteers has benefited more than 300 pre-released inmates within the year.
UWAS is proud to have received the appreciation plaque and Some of our members also received appreciation certificates from Singapore Prison Service in appreciation for the Support and Contribution towards the Rehabilitation of Offenders on 21 September 2017. 
UWAS President Irene and Membership Chair Casey attended a lunch meeting at the Istana with President Halimah Yacob on 1st Oct 2017.
It was an interesting meeting which provided an opportunity for discussion with S
ingapore's newly elected President on women's issues. The lunch also provided an opportunity to get to know newer board members of the other women's associations under the SCWO umbrella. Those present made full use of the rare chance to forge deeper bonds and explore the possibilities of working together on various UWAS programmes.
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UWAS released its first E-News issue at the AGM Meeting of 2017, you can following this link to get the full issue.
Dear UWAS Member Visitor,
The 20th Annual General Meeting of UWAS will be held on
Date: Saturday 21 April 2018
Time: 2.30 -5.00 pm
Agenda
Venue: Training Room 2, SCWO @ 96, Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967
The AGM report will be distributed at the meeting.
Please attend the AGM. We will be discussing various items including the UWAS Programme for 2018— 2020.
Your attendance is very important — we would appreciate your presence, suggestions and your support to carry out our work successfully.
Please confirm your attendance immediately with Honorary Secretary, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday 18 April 2018.
Thank you.
Regards,
C Sandra Segeram
Hon Secretary
UWAS
GWI (Former IFUW) Lorraine Mangwiro's recent article for World Pulse examined the current challenges facing indigenous girls and women in accessing education. National statistics expose the gravely concerning status quo with regard to literacy rates, where in Mexico, illiteracy amongst indigenous peoples is five time higher than the non-indigenous population. Indigenous girls and women are particularly affected by illiteracy; in Ecuador 40% of indigenous, rural women are illiterate compared to 20% of illiterate men, while in Peru, indigenous women represent 75% of the illiterate population. Gender norms and traditions as well as geographical obstacles are amongst the barriers to accessing quality education for indigenous girls and women. Non-traditional means of education can help tackles these barriers, including by utilising appropriate technology and teaching messages.
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