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Singapore Embraces Inclusion with “Skin and Kin” Gala Celebrating Launch of The Skin We Wear

May 5, 2025 Blog, Community

A joint initiative of the Rare Skin Conditions Society of Singapore and DEBRA Singapore, graced by the First Lady of Singapore

Singapore, May 2, 2025 — In a powerful celebration of resilience, empathy, and inclusion, the Rare Skin Conditions Society of Singapore (RSCS) and DEBRA Singapore will co-host the “Skin and Kin” Gala on May 2, 2025, marking the official launch of the landmark book The Skin We Wear. The gala is a heartfelt tribute to individuals and families navigating the challenges of rare skin conditions and will be held under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency Ms. Jane Yumiko Ittogi, First Lady of Singapore, who will join as Guest of Honour.

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Prof. Durreen Shahnaz connects the backstreets of the world to the Wall Streets of the world – ArtSteps

March 7, 2023 Blog, SHE IS MORE

The esteemed professor and entrepreneur talks to Artsteps about her vision and the impact that the IIX Foundation has had on the lives of underprivileged women all over the world

By Annita Apostolaki

When Artsteps launched as a platform for the creation of 3D digital spaces to host virtual exhibitions, no one could imagine the massive interest and broad spectrum of user stories on the platform following the first Covid-19 lockdown. Presenting your content inside an Artsteps preset template or personally built space has become a form of creative expression for hundreds of thousands of forward-thinking web users, who acknowledge the importance of 3D digital environments in a globalised contemporary society that is increasingly looking for phygital experiences to boost engagement and raise awareness on issues affecting its vulnerable groups. Through this process, various initiatives have found a means to showcase the incredible work that they do to support these people and the impact that they have on their everyday lives all over the world.

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JAL Supporting Women Through SHE IS MORE Campaign – The People of Asia

January 6, 2023 Blog, SHE IS MORE

Yap Sze Hunn the Regional Director of Asia & Oceania Region CX, Data Analytics & Marketing Department, Global Marketing Group of JAL speaks about JAL’s commitment and contribution to the society.

Yap Sze Hunn, Regional Director of Asia & Oceania Region CX, Data Analytics & Marketing Department, Global Marketing Group

What is JAL’s position on Gender Equality and Women empowerment?

As a company, Japan Airlines (JAL), has shown consistent commitment to diversity and inclusivity through various initiatives. The JAL D&I Lab was created in 2015, and the cross-functional team continues to charge ahead with a mission to promote diversity and inclusivity across all divisions within the JAL Group. We constantly work towards providing equal opportunities that transcend gender biasness.

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Supporting Women with Art and VR – Artsteps

December 21, 2022 Blog, SHE IS MORE

Hosted on Artsteps, this year’s SHE IS MORE Global Youth Art Competition of the IIX Foundation raised funds to empower women in the global South

By Annita Apostolaki

Wonderful things happen when people with similar visions join forces. In Artsteps, we want to give to every web user the opportunity to take their first steps in the Metaverse and explore their creative skills by building 3D virtual environments to place their content and profit from it. That is why it was a pleasure to partner for a virtual exhibition with the IIX Foundation, a Singapore-based charity that gives underprivileged women and their grass roots initiatives access to resources and financial literacy, in order to help them achieve their potential and bring them to the forefront of capital markets, as a form of sustainable investment.

Detail of the VR gallery created by the IIX Foundation for the exhibition of the awarded works at the SHE IS MORE 2022 youth art competition

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SHE IS MORE 2022: Global Partners Unite to Celebrate the Value of Women

July 6, 2022 Blog, SHE IS MORE

SHE IS MORE 2022 is a global initiative to celebrate the value of women through art and improve their livelihoods. This will not be made possible without the support of our charitable partners who have rallied to amplify this mission to greater heights. With that, we’re proud to announce the renowned brands who have extended their support in the name of gender-equality and sustainable development. 

Let’s get to know more about these partners!

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Global Youth Art Competition SHE IS MORE is back to Celebrate the Value of Women

April 17, 2022 Blog, Community, SHE IS MORE

SHE IS MORE is officially open for youths looking to channel their resilience through art. The theme, Resilience, will shine a light on and celebrate untold stories of human resilience across the world.

Singapore, 15 April 2022 – IIX Foundation is back with its annual flagship program, SHE IS MORE 2022, to celebrate women and youth through art. This global art competition invites young artists across the world to share their voices through personal pieces of visual art that celebrate the value of inclusivity. The theme of Resilience pays homage to the women who are standing tall in a society with great gender disparities.

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