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Ex-Offenders and Employment: How The Pandemic Increased Their Barriers To Entry

Ex-Offenders and Employment: How The Pandemic Increased Their Barriers To Entry

Top image: Safari Bin Ahmad, an ex-offender. Photography by Chan Hui Wen and Edoardo Liotta. When Matthew* came out of prison, he knew close to nothing about the pandemic. “Inside, I was finding everything out through the 3-week-old newspapers we were given, and the officers only officiall

by Edoardo Liotta

November 25, 2020

How Far Have We Come In Tackling Homelessness In Singapore?

How Far Have We Come In Tackling Homelessness In Singapore?

All illustrations by Sharon Yang. In conjunction with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty last month on 17th October, we teamed up with local NGOs to highlight stories of poverty and inequality in Singapore in order to raise awareness of these issues. In 2019, Dr. Ng Kok Hoe

by Ng Kok Hoe

November 23, 2020

A Primary 3 Student’s Wish, And A Family’s Fears About Falling Behind

A Primary 3 Student’s Wish, And A Family’s Fears About Falling Behind

All images by Chan Hui Wen. Names have been changed at the interviewees' request to protect their privacy. In conjunction with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17th October, we have teamed up with local NGOs to highlight stories of poverty and inequality in Singapore in

by Yeo Boon Ping

November 3, 2020

Government & Policy

To Tackle Inequality, Stop Expecting The Same Rules To Make A Difference

To Tackle Inequality, Stop Expecting The Same Rules To Make A Difference

All images RICE file photos save where otherwise stated. Today, October 17th, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP). To mark the occasion, we sat down for an interview with Assoc Prof Teo You Yenn, author of This Is What Inequality Looks Like, and Dr. Ng Kok Hoe, who led Sin

by Sophie Chew

October 17, 2020

Coming Of Age

Welcome to Singapore, Where Having a Home is Tied to Your Self-Worth

Welcome to Singapore, Where Having a Home is Tied to Your Self-Worth

All illustrations by Sharon Yang. The article has been edited for clarity. In Singapore, having a physical space to feel safe in is an often overlooked aspect of looking after one’s mental health. Without this space, Singapore’s homeless citizens lack an intrinsic sense of self-worth and va

by Grace Yeoh

November 9, 2019