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SINGAPORE: In the spirit of International Women's Day, which fell on March 8, women from various walks of life in Singapore took time out to reflect on their roles and place in society. They also shared their stories of inspiration.
At the Singapore Expo, some 2,000 teenage girls, who could one day become tomorrow's leaders, were joined by women who have made a difference to society. They include Members of Parliament Indranee Rajah and Josephine Teo.
Once the ice was broken, it was down to business. Amid the inspiring life stories that were shared, came calls to blaze a new trail for women.
Ms Indranee said: "We have brought up a society, where often we are taught to be modest, self-effacing, don't put yourself forward. But women very often don't automatically think of themselves as, 'Yes, I'm the one who should take charge. I'm the person who should say that it should go this way or that way'."
So it is time to change the way women perceive their roles.
She added: "What we need to learn to do better is to have that balance, where you can have all the values that make you a nice human being, but at the same time, cultivate that sense that - I'm a leader, there are things that I need to do to give a vision to others. And if I don't step up to the plate and take responsibility for this, then if everybody thought the same way, then we wouldn't have people who can lead."
International Women's Day was also celebrated at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The guests of honour include Minister of State for Community Development, Youth and Sports Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, as well as chairperson of the chamber's Career Women's Group, Claire Chiang.
The event was an opportunity to catch up with their peers, and learn more about healthy lifestyles.
- CNA/sc
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