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Trigger Warning: Suicide Did you know that you do Trigger Warning: Suicide Did you know that you do not have an immediate right to counsel in Singapore? 17-year-old Justin Lee completed suicide after being charged with drug trafficking. His mother, Ms Cecilia Ow, posted an open letter on social media regarding her tragic loss. Therein, she recounted the circumstances of Justin’s arrest and his history with depression, suggesting that young offenders could be handled with greater care. Following the incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that it is considering expanding the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects (AAYS) to cover those aged 16-17. However, some argue that what really needs to be expanded is the constitutional right to counsel. Earlier this month, Ms. Cecilia Ow wrote a letter on social media recounting the loss of her 17-year-old son Justin Lee to suicide after he was interviewed by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). Following the incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that it is considering expanding the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects (AAYS) to those aged 16 and 17. However, some argue that what needs to be expanded is our constitutional right to counsel. This infographic offers a background to the AAYS, the 2016 suicide of Benjamin Lim and the interpretation of the right to counsel under Article 9 of the Singapore Constitution.
Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence In 2021 alone, A Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence In 2021 alone, AWARE's Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) saw 191 cases of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). What is TFSV and why does it matter? In this infographic, CAPE outlines the harms of TFSV, current measures surrounding TFSV and suggests some actions that can be taken to mitigate the occurrences of TFSV. This is the first part of CAPE's infographic series where we examine some key areas in advance of the White Paper to be published on women’s issues.
Have you ever heard of the UPR? Every few years, t Have you ever heard of the UPR? Every few years, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations Human Rights Council sets about examining the human rights records of all UN Member States. Join changemakers from Pink Dot and MARUAH for an online panel discussion about the role of the UPR in Singaporean advocacy, policymaking and discourse this Friday, Nov 19, from 3-5pm! Sign up at bit.ly/UPRCAPE (link in bio) or scan the QR code!
On 27th August, NUS President Tan Eng Chye announc On 27th August, NUS President Tan Eng Chye announced the intended merger of Yale-NUS College and NUS USP. The following weeks have seen petitions, forum letters, and today, parliamentary questions on this controversial matter. Why did the merger happen, and was there sufficient consultation on the issue? What implications does the merger have on academic freedom, and what of the form of 'New College'? In this infographic, CAPE presents a summary of Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing's parliamentary exposition on this issue.
Parliament on 5 July saw spirited debate on issues Parliament on 5 July saw spirited debate on issues of race, raising questions on the place of the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) and the CMIO model within Singapore’s social and legislative landscapes. In this post, CAPE offers you a glimpse of the debate, and some resources you can utilise to judge the debate for yourself. Catch the full video of the parliamentary debate on the MCI Youtube channel! Parliament Tracker is a project within CAPE that looks over parliamentary proceedings and data and makes them accessible. Through highlighting important moments in parliamentary discourse, we seek to enhance parliament’s visibility and promote citizen engagement.
How can we encourage youths to be more civically e How can we encourage youths to be more civically engaged? Come join us in this month's Possibility Conversation organised by @agoodspacesg, serve.sg and socialcollab.sg! Hear from us, Edgar Liao and Zulhaqem on how young changemakers across different socioeconomic classes can be mobilised in this age of social media. Join the conversation by registering at bit.ly/pocojun21!
Compared with many other countries, Singapore prid Compared with many other countries, Singapore prides itself on its high home ownership rates and prevalence of public housing. Yet, as one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in, we nevertheless have a population of homeless people that sleep rough every night. In this infographic, CAPE sheds light on this group of invisible Singaporeans, attempting to debunk the common misconceptions we have about them, and finally suggesting ways that we can help. Error on page 8: The logos for Homeless Hearts of Singapore and the Crisis Centre have been labelled wrongly: the labels should be switched. Our apologies for the oversight.
In the first ever issue of CAPE’s #SpotlightingA In the first ever issue of CAPE’s #SpotlightingActivism project, we take a closer look at Singapore’s very own Speakers’ Corner. As our uniquely designated “free speech” area, what are its roles, strengths, and limitations in airing citizens’ views and fostering democracy? By exploring its history and development, and the many ways it has been used by activists to support their causes, we hope you can consider these questions more deeply and gain a further understanding of activism in the Singaporean context. #SpotlightingActivism is a project under CAPE’s Activism Archive’s team which aims to detail the role activism plays in Singapore – which can be difficult to source – into easily digestible formats. Through infographics such as these, we hope to encourage readers to be more active citizens, with a greater comprehension of the ways in which we can participate in civic issues.
<LINK IN BIO> Join us over Zoom this Sunday as we <LINK IN BIO> Join us over Zoom this Sunday as we ask veteran conservationists, academics and climate advocates a question of great importance: "how can concerned citizens make their voices heard in the national conversation on the development of green spaces?" As public furore over the recent mismanagement of green spaces mounts and the HDB's public consultation on Dover Forest draws to a close this month, CAPE launches a LIMITED-SLOT, REGISTRATION-ONLY session to discuss the role of active citizenry in deciding the fate of green spaces.
Budget 2021 is out! Join us for a quick look at so Budget 2021 is out! Join us for a quick look at some of the items announced by DPM Heng Swee Keat. Take some time to consider whether Budget 2021's policies and schemes have sufficiently addressed the needs of lower-income groups, and come voice your opinions at a live poll created by CAPE and @agoodspacesg (bit.ly/budget21poll). Link in bio!
With Budget 2021 set to dominate the airwaves in c With Budget 2021 set to dominate the airwaves in coming days, you might be wondering about the innings of a Budget in Singapore. In this infographic, CAPE delves into a quick Budget 101 crash-course, with the hope of helping you stay informed about this crucial event. On that note, why not take one step further by contributing to Budget discussions? Help us fill in the survey below (link is also in our bio) on how Budget 2021 can do more to help low-income households. Your participation will inform our upcoming Budget Conversations hosted in collaboration with @agoodspacesg! Be sure to catch the budget statement LIVE at 3pm later today (Feb 16)! bit.ly/budget21poll
Budget 2021 is coming! In anticipation, CAPE and @ Budget 2021 is coming! In anticipation, CAPE and @agoodspacesg have been collecting recommendations from key changemakers on how they think the Budget can adequately support the evolving needs of low-income communities. We've collated these recommendations into a poll, which will be discussed in an open virtual event on 18th Feb. Come lend your voices to this survey! Link in bio.
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