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MSF is proposing amendments to the Women’s Charter to enhance legal protections against family violence. These proposed amendments incorporate the comprehensive feedback from various stakeholders.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Ms Yeo Wan Ling regarding the additional measures and resources to safeguard the safety and wellness of vulnerable seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
MSF's response to parliamentary questions by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Ms Carrie Tan and Ms Hany Soh regarding the support available for survivors of family violence.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim regarding the data on the calls received by the 24-hour National Anti-Violence Helpline (NAVH) since it launched in January 2021.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Dr Wan Rizal regarding the statistics of domestic violence cases arising from underlying mental health issues due to COVID-19 uncertainties.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will be releasing the report by the Taskforce on Family Violence with 16 recommendations aimed at improving immediate support for survivors, enhancing protection for them, preventing violence from recurring, and raising awareness of early warning signs.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on the number of cases of women and their children seeking help and receiving shelter from Family Service Centres and Family Violence Specialist Centres for past three years.
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim the measures taken by our social service officers to continue with the monitoring of clients who are at risk of recurring violence during the prolonged period of stay at home under the current Phase 2 (Heightened Alert).
MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on Availability of Emergency Interim Public Housing.