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International Women’s Day, which takes place on 8th March every year, is a global movement celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. It also puts on the forefront the further need for equality between men and women.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, we’ve curated our favourite interviews with some incredible women in Singapore whom we love and respect. We hope that their stories inspire you to acknowledge their contributions and join them in fighting the good fight.
“Choke Clinch Crank Combat is not just about martial arts; it’s about people. People have all these misconceptions about combat sports. They think it’s a blood sport; that it’s just about two people brutalising each other. There’s some truth to that. But at the heart of it, it’s really about people, right?”
Humans of Sentosa | “Just remember that you are not less than anybody. Know that nobody can be you, like nobody can be me. It might come late, but just be patient, believe in yourself, and you will get recognition. Just do your best, and you will shine in time.”
“After the passing of my father, I found myself drawn into this industry—an unexpected turn that would eventually become my calling. What started as a personal mission to give him a dignified farewell soon grew into a vision: to turn funerals into celebrations of life.”
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“Sleep deprivation is a severe problem in Singapore. Statistics have shown we are one of the most sleep deprived countries in the world. This is not surprising, given our long work hours and fast-paced environment.”
“As an actor, I’ve spent so much time shooting on set, especially last year when I was in Melaka for three months. But what am I chasing at the end of the day? I love my work, but it takes such a huge chunk of time from my family, and I don’t know how much time I have left.”
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“My journey with ARTAZZLE began with a deep-rooted passion for Indian art and a vision to showcase its richness to a global audience. Growing up surrounded by art, I witnessed firsthand its transformative power and the joy it brings.”
People of Legends | “Sometimes, I do wonder. What if my brother called me the day he wanted to kill himself? Is there something I could have done? That emotion is very unresolved, because there’s nothing that you can do about it now.”
Humans of Sentosa | “We have 84 figures currently, and we ensure they stay pristine. I’ve memorised how all of them should look, from their hair and nails to their clothes and jewellery.”
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Maha Lakshmi: Bullied as a Kid for Having Curly Hair, Beauty Queen Learns to Love and Accept Herself
“I despised my hair when I was a kid because I was bullied excessively for having curly hair. In primary school, kids would throw staple bullets and pour eraser shavings into my hair. At that age when you’re so young and just want to be accepted, it was so hard to fit in.”
“I would always get judgemental stares from my male counterparts. I’ve even experienced ‘mansplaining’ by boys who were convinced that I wasn’t as good as them. They’d make snide comments like, ‘You sure you know this? You don’t look like you understand.’”
People of Legends | “In 2015, a family member whom I was close to committed suicide. It’s taken me a few years to talk about this without crying. With time, I’ve been able to speak about it to a couple of close friends, but beyond that, I don’t really bring it up in conversation.”
“Every year on her birthday, I make sure that my daughter says a prayer for her biological mother. For most, birthdays are about others holding celebrations and buying you gifts; but, birthdays are actually not about you. They’re about your mum, the one who gave you life.”
“The biggest thing I’ve learnt on this journey is that self-care is crucial, especially in parenting. As the saying goes, ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup.’ Anything can happen with the kids, but when I become dysregulated with my emotions, that’s when things go down the drain…”
People of Legends | “I think boxing has helped me manage my ADHD because it forces me to concentrate and stay calm, which is something I am still working on improving, given that my mind often goes into overdrive.”
“I started experiencing anxiety and depression when I was 10-years-old. Being the only Malay girl in Chinese Dance, I was bullied a lot in school. Although I was accepted by my friends and teachers in the CCA, I was ostracised by people of my own race.”
“I started volunteering in the gender advocacy scene at 16 because of my single mother. Growing up, I witnessed her financial and mental health struggles as she became both the sole breadwinner and homemaker almost overnight.”