How to spend International Women's Day 2018 in Singapore

Event Guide: How to spend International Women’s Day 2018 in Singapore

Sarah Khan

07 Mar 2018

updated the 8 March 2018 à 21:26

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International Women’s Day 2018: How to celebrate in Singapore
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AXA International Women’s Day: #PressForProgress
When: 9 March, 4PM to 6PM

Where: AXA Insurance @ Level 26, Red Switch Cafe

Why: This panel discussion will be focused on the stark gender imbalance in Data, Technology & Science industries. As part of the InspiredTalks series organised by Wo+Men @ AXA, a diversity and inclusion group aimed to bridge the gender gap, the panel will feature guest speakers like Emma Mourad (Managing Director, Big Data for Humans), Eugene Yan Ziyou (Data Science Lead, Lazada), Anne Lou (Founder, CodingGirls SG) and more.
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Free Community Lunch by AWARE Singapore
When: 10 March, 1PM to 4PM

Where: Blk 3A Dover Crescent

Join the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) this weekend at their free community lunch in celebration of IWD! During the lunch event, you'll have ample opportunity to chat with their volunteers on AWARE's different initiatives and free services provided for women. There's also a talk discussing female empowerment, as well as light-hearted games and quizzes to keep you entertained throughout.
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Face Forward: International Women’s Day 2018 by YWLC
When: 10 March, 2PM to 8.30PM

Where: Expedia Office @ South Beach Tower

Find out how you can take control of your personal branding (hence, best 'Face Forward') this International Women's Day! Organised by the Young Women's Leadership Connection (YWLC), this full-day event features workshops conducted by industry professionals, panel discussions featuring speakers from Uber and The Hidden Good, and will be graced by Guest-of-Honour Minister Grace Fu gracing the event. Besides the exciting lineup of programmes, the event is also a great way to connect with like-minded women!
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5TH SWHF Induction Ceremony
When: 24 March, 7PM

Where: Shangri-La Hotel, Tower Ballroom

Each year during March, the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (SWHF) celebrates International Women's Day with a gala dinner, First launched by the Singapore Council of W0men's Organisation (SCWO) in 2014, the SWHF recognises and salutes the outstanding achievements of women in Singapore. No doubt, it's a great way to truly celebrate the remarkable women who make up our Singaporean fabric and get inspired by them.
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Pollen x SheSays
When: 10 March

Where: Pollen Restaurant

Hear out what some of the most influential male and female leaders in various industries have to say about bridging the gender equality gap at this exclusive event. Visit their Facebook page for more details!
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MDIS-SWCO Women’s Dialogue on Ageing Population
When: 8 March, 8.30AM to 11AM

Where: MDIS Auditorium

To celebrate International Women's Day, SCWO and MDIS have organised a women's dialogue titled "Ageing Population: The Opportunities and Challengies for Women". They've invited a panel of speakers, which include Ms Tin Pei Ling (Member of Parliament) and Ms. Jiaming Ju (Associate Director, Centre for Research on the Economics of Aging) to share how women can maintain work-life balance, among others.

Photo: MDIS
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Bar Canary’s Re-Launch
When: 8 March

Where: Bar Canary, Grand Park Orchard

Bar Canary has partnered with the United Nations (UN) Women in honour of International Women's Day this 8 March for their relaunch event. The launch party will showcase the venue's refurbished bar area, as well as their new tropical-inspired food and drink menus. Its new drinks menu includes their 'Boozy Pops' - a unique alcohol-infused popsicles, of which 38% of all proceeds will go to the UN Women's various causes!
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Samantha Ege Piano Recital
When: 8 March, 7.30PM

Where: The Living Room@The Arts House

In commemoration of International Women's Day, this recital celebrates the piano works of three 20th-century female composers: Vítězslava Kaprálová, Ethel Bilsland and Florence Price. Definitely swing by if piano recitals are up your alley!

International Women's Day 2018: How to celebrate in Singapore

How are you spending International Women’s Day this 2018? Check out our guide on IWD events happening throughout the week!

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8 March, is a global event that celebrates the achievement of women – everything from the political, social to the cultural – while also calling for gender equality and women’s rights.

Around the world, IWD is commemorated with art performances, conferences, talks, marches and rallies. Though the latter doesn’t apply to Singapore, there are still meaningful ways for you to celebrate the occasion.

From empowering talks on women issues to a piano recital (and even a bar opening in commemoration of IWD!), there’s definitely something for everyone. Check them out in the slideshow above!

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