MEMBERSHIP at women's advocacy group Aware has plummeted to
about 550, from a peak of 3,000 last year when its numbers surged
amid a controversial takeover.
But executive director Corinna Lim, 45, is not perturbed, as the
number is twice the old membership figure.
The Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) used to
have around 300 members yearly.
Said Ms Lim: 'It's a good sign, as we now have more members who
are actively involved than before.'
Among those who did not renew their membership are several
involved in the leadership grab in March last year.
They include senior lawyer Thio Su Mien, former Aware president
Josie Lau and all eight women from her group who secured seats on
Aware's executive committee (Exco) last year.
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