Rational Conversations: Singapore Will Always Be at War
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A critical look at Singaporeās harsh policies and the human cost of the war on drugs.
Activist Kirsten Han explores Singaporeās relentless war on drugs, shaped by fear, hardened policies and societal stigmas. Through deeply personal stories of death row prisoners, Han challenges Singaporeās punitive approach and advocates for a more compassionate, humane system that addresses the root causes of addiction.
Rational Conversations by Epigram Books is a series of essays and speeches by prominent Singaporeans on issues close to their heart. With these books, we hope to encourage discussion and provoke thought.
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Kirsten Han is a Singaporean writer, journalist and activist. She runs We, The Citizens, an email newsletter covering Singapore from a rights-based perspective, and works as the Managing Editor of the Asia-focused literary journal Mekong Review. She is also a member of the Transformative Justice Collective, where she advocates for ending the death penalty and the war on drugs.
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- Description
- About the Author
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A critical look at Singaporeās harsh policies and the human cost of the war on drugs.
Activist Kirsten Han explores Singaporeās relentless war on drugs, shaped by fear, hardened policies and societal stigmas. Through deeply personal stories of death row prisoners, Han challenges Singaporeās punitive approach and advocates for a more compassionate, humane system that addresses the root causes of addiction.
Rational Conversations by Epigram Books is a series of essays and speeches by prominent Singaporeans on issues close to their heart. With these books, we hope to encourage discussion and provoke thought.
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Kirsten Han is a Singaporean writer, journalist and activist. She runs We, The Citizens, an email newsletter covering Singapore from a rights-based perspective, and works as the Managing Editor of the Asia-focused literary journal Mekong Review. She is also a member of the Transformative Justice Collective, where she advocates for ending the death penalty and the war on drugs.
