Singapore

Parliament

Related to Chambers: Parliament
Themes: Women's caucus
Notes: The current members are MPs from two political parties: People’s Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party

The Women’s Wing consists of an Executive Committee, as well as District/Deputy District Advisors and Representatives, as well as Chairpersons for District branches.

Formal or informal: Informal
The caucus is open to male MPs: No information available
The caucus is cross-party: No
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus: Yes
Link to rules: https://www.pap.org.sg/womens-wing/organisation/
Issues dealt with by the caucus: Vision: Women fully empowered to contribute to the development of Singapore, playing a key role in nation building, economically, socially & politically

The mission of the Women’s Wing is to:

• Establish the necessary support systems and maximise opportunities for women to realize their fullest potential

• To ensure women's needs, voices and perspectives are heard and reflected

• To leverage women's unique talents for more inclusive and superior outcomes for the community

To bring this vision and mission to life, PAP Women’s Wing has identified the following areas of focus:

• Work-life balance practices & family-friendly support structures

• Women's thought leadership group - policy formulation and refinement

• Promotion of Marriage & Parenthood

• Uplifting under-privileged women

• Active aging

• Raising the representation of women - work-force, top positions, politics
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action: Yes
The caucus has a communication plan: Yes

Contact / Address: Block 57B New Upper Changi Road
#01-1402
463057
Singapore
Phone: +65-62444600
Fax number: +65-62449907
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: https://www.pap.org.sg/womens-wing/