Women's review: Engaging men and those on the margins necessary to achieve true equality

Making national service gender-neutral would give Singaporeans an equal opportunity to serve the nation and foster a national identity together, said a report. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - While the focus of the national review was on women, there had been repeated calls for men to also join in the conversations.

Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam had said that he hoped more men would participate because the push to level the playing field for women is an issue for society, and every man has a serious role to play.

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