Women's Integration Network

Past Activities

1 October 2009

Prime Minister's Dialogue
with Women from Professional Organisations

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National Day 2009

Happy Birthday Singapore!!!
From Women's Integration Network Council

International Women's Day Celebrations 2005

The WIN Council and WECs jointly organised a fund-raising walk-a-jog cum carnival on 6 March 2005. The Guest-of-Honour was PA Deputy Chairman, Mr Wong Kan Seng.

Launch of "Be an Active Woman" Campaign

Launch of 'Be An Active Woman' Campaign was held on 13 November 2005. Jointly organised with the Singapore Sports Council Women's and Sports Group, the event was officiated by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for MCYS.

Women's Seminar on "Fighting Terrorism Together"

Organised by the WIN Council, the women's seminar on 'Fighting Terrorism Together' was held at the Civil Defence Academy for about 400 women participants on Saturday, 18 February 2006. The Guest -of- Honour was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Wong Kan Seng. The objectives were to educate women on the threats of terrorism and the important roles grassroots leaders play in times of emergency.

Job Fair for Women

Jointly organised by the South West Community Development Council and WIN Council, the 'Job Fair for Women' aimed to encourage women over 40 years old to contribute to the workforce was held on Friday, 21 April 2006. The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Amy Khor, Mayor of South West District and Adviser to WIN Council.

Shape Up, Feel Great @ Southwest Carnival

In conjunction with the WEC's 40th Anniversary and International Women's Day 2007, WIN Council published a 40th Anniversary Book. It traces the developments and major activities organised by WECs over the last 40 years. The book was launched during the "Shape Up, Feel Great @ South West" Carnival by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

WIN Awards Dinner

More than 900 WEC members from 104 WECs attended the Inaugural WIN Awards Dinner held at Meritus Mandarin Hotel on Sunday, 2 March 2008. The highlights of the event included the launch of the Dual Membership Scheme, the Miss and Mrs WIN 08 Pageant and the WIN Awards Presentation Ceremony. Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Deputy Chairman of People's Association, was the Guest-of-Honour for the evening. Many MPs also lent their support to this event.

Launch of the Dual Membership Scheme by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Lim Boon Heng

Miss and Mrs WIN and Miss and Mrs Passion Winners with Guest-of-Honour, Mr Lim Boon Heng and Dr Amy Khor

Special Dance Performance by WIN Council
and Dr Amy Khor

Advisers who attended the dinner

Miss and Mrs WIN Pageant 2008

The aim of the Miss and Mrs WIN Pageant 2008 was to profile women grassroots leaders who are able to juggle career, family, grassroots work and lead a healthy lifestyle. 12 finalists emerged from 119 contestants to contend for the titles of Miss WIN, Mrs WIN, Miss PAssion and Mrs PAssion. Miss Lina Chong won the titles of Miss WIN and Miss PAssion, Mrs Yvonne Yee emerged as Mrs WIN and Mdm Helen Chua took the title of Mrs PAssion.

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Miss WIN (Finalists)

Miss Iria Suwandi Teo Cairnhill YEC, General Secretary	Miss Jennifer Lee Hui Chuen Kampong Ubi YEC, Secretary (SDS Club)	Miss Lina Chong Lin Lin Pasir Ris Elias YEC, Chairman; Pasir Ris East CCCC, Assistant Secretary; PAYM Central Youth Council, Member; Pasir Ris Elias CCMC, Member


Miss Nurashikin Binte Abdulla Changkat YEC,Secretary (Community Service)	Miss Jessica Ong Tampines North CC YEC, 1st Vice-Chairman	Miss Jenny Koh Chuey Keen Jurong Spring CCMC, Vice-Chairman; Jurong Central CCC, Member

Mrs WIN (Finalists)

Mrs YeeYoke Lan nee Lee Yvonne, PBM Ulu Pandan WEC, Member	Mdm Melissa Tan Tien Fen Gek Poh Ville WEC, Vice-Chairman; Gek Poh Ville CCMC, Member	Mdm Rosemary Lim Moh Tin MacPherson CCC, Member


Mdm Kelly Mok Lai Fun Pasir Ris East WEC, Member	Mdm Rujia Binte Ali Shahul Hameed The Frontier WEC, Chairman; The Frontier CCMC, Member; Pioneer Zone 2 RC, Member	Mdm helen Chua Hui Noi The Jelutung WEC, Chairman; Canberra Zone 3 RC, Auditor; The Jelutung CCMC, Assistant Treasurer

Dialogues with women MPs

The Council organises dialogues regularly between female MPs and women from various backgrounds, including students and professional bodies such as Singapore Association of Women Lawyers, Institute of Certified Public Accountants Singapore and Association of Women Doctors (Singapore). Led by Senior MOS for Finance and Transport, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, issues related to women’s employability, work-life balance, day-off for maids, threats of terrorism, national policies and workfare are raised and discussed.

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