Background

THE HARD TRUTH

Singapore’s Gini coefficient is still GREATER THAN the "high inequality" threshold

Singapore lacks an OFFICIAL POVERTY LINE despite the presence of low-income

There is a HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE among ex-offenders

While 34% of companies were WILLING to hire ex-offenders, ONLY 4% actually did

The challenges faced by ex-offenders are MADE COMPLEX by their status as a former convict

Singapore has one of the HIGHEST GDP PER CAPITA in the region, yet many are still left behind