Singapore Council Of Women's Organisations

Singapore Council Of Women's Organisations is rated 3 out of 5 in the category individual & family services. Read and write reviews about Singapore Council Of Women's Organisations. The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) is the National Coordinating body of women’s organisations in Singapore. We have more than 50 Member Organisations representing over 500,000 women in Singapore. Incorporated in March 1980, the SCWO, having been founded by women, seeks to unite the various women's organisations, clubs, committees, groups and women leaders together, working in accordance with its various aims and objectives. The SCWO seeks to co-ordinate these associations into a national movement and to act on their behalf in matters for which is authorised by its members. It seeks to promote the ideals of `Equal Space, Equal Voice and Equal Worth’ for women in Singapore. Services – The SCWO offer a range of services mostly for women in need. They are the Star Shelter, the Maintenance Support Central and Civil and Muslim Law Legal Clinics. Initiatives – The SCWO has various initiatives for women – to provide a platform for networking, education and inspiration through the Women’s Register (WR) and bring awareness to the benefits of gender-balanced business through BoardAgender. It also celebrates the achievements of women through the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame. Facilities – The SCWO has various facilities that caters to the public such as the IT Hub, New2U Thrift Shop, Function Rooms, and a Library.