[event] SlutWalk Singapore 2011 // 4th Dec 2011 @ Hong Lim Park

On 4th December 2011, Singapore will be having our very own SlutWalk. As you may have heard, SlutWalk started in Toronto in Feb 2011 as a response to a policeman's statement at a safety forum that "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to not be victimized." This sparked a backlash which resulted in SlutWalk groups forming all over the world to protest a culture that blames victims for rape, and to challenge the attitudes that come with that, attitudes which usually leave sexual crimes under-reported as a result.

This is not just a women’s issue or a men’s issue; it is everyone’s issue — regardless of gender identification, class, religion, race, or any other identity markers.

One does not need to identify as ‘slut’ to be a part of SlutWalk. SlutWalkSG is asking you to join them to make a unified statement about sexual assault and victims’ rights and to demand respect for all. You do not have to wear your sexuality on your sleeve; you do not have to "vamp it up" either. SlutWalk Singapore is asking you to COME AS YOU ARE — whether in t-shirt and jeans, in fishnets, in a sari, in a jacket, or in a tudung. No matter how you visually identify, they are welcoming ALL those who feel that prevailing attitudes as to why sexual assault happens need to change. Everyone deserves to be respected for who they are.

This will be a carnival-style event with speeches, performances, and booths, so anyone can attend.

LINE UP:

Music: Johnny Eye Glass // Seyra // Jen Lin (DJ)

Performances: Muay Thai Demonstration by Vanessa Lee // Fire Dancers

Speeches: SlutWalk Organizers + more to be announced!

Booths: SlutWalk Merchandise booth // SlutWalk Logbook booth // Sexual Assault literature "library" // Drinkdings drinks booth // BackatMONKS // Eros Coaching // Maid By Me // Hello Stranger // Sayoni // Women's Muay Thai SG // AWARE Sexual Assault Befrienders Service (SABS) // Oogachaga

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SlutWalk Singapore is proudly sponsored by these groups and organizations: Sayoni, The Patatas, Eros Coaching, Sheeps, Drinkdings, & BackatMONKS.

[event] Concert For the World's Saddest Dolphins // 28th Aug 2011 @ Hong Lim Park

Animal welfare and charity NGO ACRES are holding a concert in the park to raise awareness, and to show solidarity with the 25 wild dolphins which Resorts World Sentosa have continued to keep in their premises for entertainment purposes. They have continued to turn a deaf ear despite the pleas of Singaporeans and international organizations to do the right thing and release the dolphins.

The concert will include performances by several prominent bands and musicians -- JACK AND RAI, SIXX, D'FUSION, ZAL EMPTY, ALICIA PAN, and MICHAELA THERESE, who will be donating their precious time and talent for the dolphins' benefit.

The gathering will result in the formation of the shape of a giant dolphin for the cameras, and everyone is encouraged to sing "Please let the dolphins go" together, in one loud voice.

We must not let RWS, or any corporation in the future, get the idea that they can simply get away with abduction and exploitation of wild animals for profit.

Sunday, 28 August 2011, 4:30pm

Hong Lim Park, Exit A of Clarke Quay MRT

The event is free of charge.

**Please wear the ACRES black campaign t-shirt which explicitly says, "Resorts World, please let the dolphins go". You can pick them up at the concert for $20. However, ACRES understands that not everyone can buy a t-shirt, so just come in a black top otherwise!

[event] Pink Dot 2011 // 18th June 2011 @ Hong Lim Park

Everyone should have the freedom to love, regardless of sexual orientation. But fear, ignorance and prejudice often stand in the way. At Pink Dot, we believe the first step to overcoming these barriers is for open-minded segments of society to come together.

If you too feel that LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) people deserve to express their love just like any other Singaporean, please join us, and bring along your friends and family, at Hong Lim Park on 18 June 2011.

Official event starts at 5pm, but do come early for a picnic and catch up with friends.

Pink Dot's blog

http://pinkdot.sg/

Pink Dot 2011 Campaign Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrIB5Ojbqns