SG Her Empowerment: Championing Gender Equality in Singapore

SHE facilitates dialogues across ages to address the challenges and aspirations of women in Singapore.

SG Her Empowerment, commonly known as SHE, is a pivotal non-profit organisation in Singapore dedicated to empowering women and girls through strategic community engagements and collaborations. Founded by Stefanie Yuen Thio, SHE arose from the collective insights of the Sunlight Alliance for Action on online harms, emphasising the urgent need to address these and other issues impacting women's safety and equality.

Mission and Activities

SHE's multi-faceted mission focuses on empowering girls, energising youth, and advocating for positive societal change. The organisation conducts research and gathers data to frame issues accurately and develop evidence-based strategies. This method ensures that their advocacy and interventions are culturally sensitive and community-oriented, aiming for substantial and sustainable impact.

Singapore's first support centre for targets of online harms provides crucial resources and support for women and girls affected by online harassment and abuse​​.

Programs and Initiatives:

• SHE Supports: This program empowers and uplifts women looking to return to work.

• SHECARES@SCWO: One of SHE's cornerstone initiatives is SHECARES@SCWO, Singapore's first support centre for targets of online harms, which provides crucial resources and support for women and girls affected by online harassment and abuse​​. This initiative reflects SHE's proactive approach to tackling emerging issues that disproportionately affect women while addressing longstanding challenges like underrepresentation in leadership, the caregiving burden on women, and the need for better work-life balance.

• SHE Sneak Peek is a program that allows young women (aged 15-21) to look 'behind the scenes' at some of Singapore's leading organisations.

• SHE Annual Symposium: A flagship annual symposium focusing on pressing gender equality issues in Singapore.

• Youth Engagement: Ongoing engagements with young Singaporeans on critical issues.

• Polling: SHE conducts polls to gather insights and opinions from the community.

Impact and Outreach

SHE engages with a broad demographic, from young girls to adult women, facilitating dialogues to understand their challenges and aspirations. Through its advocacy, SHE not only raises awareness but also drives legislative and policy changes, making a significant difference in the lives of women across Singapore.

Various stakeholders, including civil society organisations, corporations, and governmental bodies, support the organisation's efforts, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling gender-related issues.

SHE remains at the forefront of the movement towards gender equality in Singapore, continually adapting to address new and persistent challenges facing women. For more detailed information on their programs and how you can contribute or participate, visit SHE's official website at SG Her Empowerment.