The
Global Women Forum, Singapore is a Non-Profit
Interactive Forum of accomplished women from different streams and different countries
coming together to work for 'Women in Difficult Circumstances' and create a just
and equitable society. We have been actively working in Singapore for the last 2
years and have been supported by several Institutions of repute such as Impact Exchange,
Spice, etc.
In India, we are connected to several non-profit organisation and HelpAge India
( India's leading age care charity ) is our inspirational partner, READ INDIA is
supporting us alongwith several other leading age-care organisations, pan India.
Large Educational institutions such as SP Jain School of Management are our research
partners.
We are taking up the issues of the Aged, particularly the Cause of Ageing Women
through a Conference with representations from 8 Countries from the SAARC and ASEAN
region i.e. India, Bangladesh, Sri lanka, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia &
Indonesia.
The Objectives of Global Women Forum
To create a collective voice for women "We must all strive together to create a
new Asia, where everyone has equal respect and an equal opportunity to live a fulfilled
life"
- Bringing women's health issue centre stage and highlight community participation.
- Working for the cause of older women in SAARC & ASEAN Region.
- Encourage programmes on climate change.
- Provide women an equity in financials.
- Improve women's political participation.
- Work for a safe and peaceful Asian region.
- Encourage and promote women's talent in all areas including arts, music, culture
etc.
- To support country Government's in their formulation of gender politics, gender
budget and adopt gender global standards. Connect across borders and develop a gender
lobby in Asia to network globally, hold conferences for the above objective.
- To help countries to implement these standards. to forge effective partnerships
with civil society, corporate world & women's groups. Support women in scientific
research, opportunities for creative expression and devise strategies for holistic
progress.