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Janet Yee | |
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| Born | 1934 |
| Died | October 25, 2019 (aged 84–85) |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Known for | Social work and children's rights advocacy |
| Notable work | Community social work |
Janet Yee (1934 – 25 October 2019)[1] was a Singaporean woman involved in social work and advocacy of children's rights. She played a leading role in getting the abandoned children their rights as citizens of Singapore.[2][3] She was one of 11 women inducted to Singapore Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]
- ^ Menon, Malavika (31 October 2019). "Pioneering social worker Janet Yee dies aged 85, remembered as compassionate and nurturing leader". The Straits Times.
- ^ a b "Mr Lee Kuan Yew's mother among 11 women inducted to Singapore Women's Hall of Fame". AsiaOne. 27 March 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Mrs Janet Yee". Singapore Association of Social Workers. Retrieved 26 March 2016.