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We are an independent and non-partisan community of students with diverse backgrounds and interests in a wide range of civil society work

ADVOCACY

We are a platform for fostering active citizenry and facilitating accessible engagement for local civil society

POLITICAL EDUCATION

We seek to raise critical consciousness of fellow students and Singaporeans, and build capacity for political literacy and civic participation.

Daryl Yang speaking at CAPE’s International Human Rights Advocacy Seminar in March 2018

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  • Our Founding

    The Community for Advocacy & Political Education – a student-run organisation based at Yale-NUS College – was founded in 2017 by students from Yale-NUS College and the Law Faculty of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Since then, we have grown to a large, cohesive collective of students from various faculties and colleges across NUS with a diverse range of interests and civic causes.

  • Our Mission

    We are an independent, non-partisan community of students that examines local and global affairs relating to civil society, and provide avenues for Singaporeans to contribute constructively to our civic life. We are also focused on raising civic consciousness and building capacity for political literacy in order to make civil participation more accessible.

  • Our Vision

    We envision a Singapore where citizens are proactively engaged in civil society, policy making, and social change. Through our mission of raising political literacy and consciousness, we also hope to continue to empower and build a democratic society, based on justice and equality.

  • What We Do

    CAPE runs a series of project-based initiatives aimed at building political literacy among fellow students and the general public. In addition, we also frequently hosts seminars, conferences, and workshops in support of our mission.  We have also worked with a wide range of civil society and government actors, providing research, advocacy, and consultation on public policy and Parliamentary bills. In the course of our work, we have produced extensive resources, infographics, and research.

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Singapore's Pandemic Elections: A Webinar

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June 22, 2020
CAPE and Academia.SG co-organised a voter education webinar…
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We The Citizens Series

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June 17, 2020
Over May and June 2020, CAPE and the Singapore Policy Journal…
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Apa Itu Activist 2019

December 18, 2019
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Press Freedom & Democracy Forum

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May 3, 2019
On 26 April 2019, CAPE and The Octant organised the Press Freedom…
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On 4th January 2021, the sudden reveal by Minister On 4th January 2021, the sudden reveal by Minister of State Desmond Tan that TraceTogether data would be used for police investigations sparked a public outcry. In response, Singaporean authorities announced that new legislation setting out seven categories of serious offences for which TraceTogether data could only be used for in police investigations would be introduced. 

In this infographic, CAPE highlights how the people’s voice successfully pushed for the new legislation. We hope this encourages Singaporeans to have a conversation on data protection and privacy concerns especially as Singapore evolves into a SMART nation where there is a risk of personal data being widely collected, inadequately protected and easily misused.
In our third issue of #BigIdeasExplained, CAPE del In our third issue of #BigIdeasExplained, CAPE delves into legal scholar Professor Lynette J. Chua’s theory of pragmatic resistance, a form of strategic adaptation used by Singaporean activists to further social causes. In this infographic, we consider the success and pitfalls of pragmatic resistance and encourage you to think about how activism in Singapore should look like.

(#BigIdeasExplained is a new CAPE infographic project which seeks to digest and repackage the rich knowledge and research of our homegrown academia and civil society – which unfortunately, is often difficult to access by the public due to paywalls or jargon. Through reducing such an asymmetry of knowledge, we hope to enhance citizen participation in civic engagement and policy conversations!)
While often an uplifting and empowering experience While often an uplifting and empowering experience for activists, activist work can also lead to the opposite feelings of dejection, hopelessness and exhaustion when not managed properly. In this infographic, CAPE takes a closer look at this phenomenon, known as Activist Burnout, and highlights some ways in which we can overcome this increasingly common issue.
In 4 days time, the Special Select Committee of Pa In 4 days time, the Special Select Committee of Parliament will close the nomination period and begin the process of assessing who will serve in the 14th Parliament as Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP). This infographic walks you through what the function of an NMP is, and introduce you to 3 NMPs whom we think have brought much value to Parliament during their term - plus how you can get involved in nominating your own recommendations!

Link in bio to nominate your MP!
The recent Parti Liyani case and outbreak of Covid The recent Parti Liyani case and outbreak of Covid-19 in foreign worker dormitories has revealed the vulnerability of the migrant worker community in Singapore. In this infographic, CAPE outlines how current laws and policies create and exacerbate their vulnerability and how their access to justice may be limited.
Workers’ Party chairperson, Sylvia Lim's motion Workers’ Party chairperson, Sylvia Lim's motion to speak on enhancing equity in Singapore's criminal justice system at tomorrow’s Parliament sitting was not selected in a random ballot held last Tuesday. The motion was filed in response to the recent high-profile Parti Liyani case where a foreign domestic worker was acquitted of theft. 

The case has sparked considerable debate on the roles and responsibilities of public prosecutors, especially after Ms Liyani filed an originating summons in a bid to begin disciplinary proceedings against the two prosecutors who handled her trial in the State Courts. 

In this infographic, CAPE delves into some aspects of the criminal justice system in Singapore such as the exercise of prosecutorial discretion and the constitutional right to access to counsel. 

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided does not constitute legal advice. Although we try our best to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, you should not act or rely on this information without first seeking the advice of a lawyer.
The sexual justice movement on university campuses The sexual justice movement on university campuses has gained traction in light of recent controversies such as the Monica Baey case. Recently, CAPE's Activism Archive published a report on this issue, detailing key events that happened and outlining the strategies used by various stakeholders to create a safer space in universities.

In this infographic, we summarise the key aspects of this report. Check out the full version in the link in our bio!
Last Friday, Syed Suhail was scheduled to be execu Last Friday, Syed Suhail was scheduled to be executed after he was sentenced to death for a drug trafficking offence. However, the execution was stayed the day before after pro bono lawyer M Ravi filed an application for judicial review. Syed's case has reignited public debate on the death penalty and the war on drugs. In this infographic, CAPE delves into previous court cases and studies on drugs and the death penalty in Singapore.
At 8pm today, Parliament reconvenes with the Presi At 8pm today, Parliament reconvenes with the President's Opening Address. Find out what to make of that in this infographic!
After a part-time promoter at a Tangs pop-up booth After a part-time promoter at a Tangs pop-up booth was told to remove her hijab in order to be allowed to continue working on its premises and after public pressure including from President Halimah Yacob and Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad, the store changed its guidelines to allow employees and brand partners to wear religious headgear while working on its premises. TAFEP is also investigating the incident. 

In this infographic, CAPE looks at current measures to deal with workplace discrimation in Singapore and examines whether it is time to enact an anti-discrimination legislation.
Many Singaporeans expressed concerns over COVID-19 Many Singaporeans expressed concerns over COVID-19 cases being reported for two distinct groups: those of the "local community" and those of migrant workers. This is an example of exclusionary cosmopolitanism, a concept explored in our second issue of #BigIdeasExplained, where CAPE analyses Dr Brenda Yeoh’s theories and research. 

(#BigIdeasExplained is a new CAPE infographic project which seeks to digest and repackage the rich knowledge and research of our homegrown academia and civil society – which unfortunately, is often difficult to access by the public due to paywalls or jargon. Through reducing such an asymmetry of knowledge, we hope to enhance citizen participation in civic engagement and policy conversations!)
Now that elections are over, can we stop talking a Now that elections are over, can we stop talking about politics? No we shouldn’t, and we cannot be complacent. Building a democracy based on justice and equality is an ongoing civic process that we all have a part to play in. Let’s sustain our energies that have emerged this election into strengthening our democracy and co-creating our future together!

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