Cover From left: Camille Cheng, Marina Mahathir, Kiera Chaplin, Nicol David and Vibha Bakshi, the speakers at Standard Chartered Global Private Bank and Tatler Front & Female’s Her Life’s Work, Her Legacy event in Singapore
From left: Camille Cheng, Marina Mahathir, Kiera Chaplin, Nicol David and Vibha Bakshi, the speakers at Standard Chartered Global Private Bank and Tatler Front & Female’s Her Life’s Work, Her Legacy event in Singapore
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To mark International Women’s Day, Standard Chartered Global Private Bank and Tatler Front & Female hosted Her Life’s Work, Her Legacy event in Singapore featuring exceptional speakers from across the globe
To mark International Women’s Day, Standard Chartered Global Private Bank and Tatler Front & Female hosted Her Life’s Work, Her Legacy, a celebration of the women who are shaping lives, challenging norms and driving meaningful change.
This event reflects the UN’s International Women’s Day theme—For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment—a powerful call to action that reminds us to break barriers, champion equal rights, and create opportunities where no one is left behind.
Female leaders from diverse fields came together at the event—visionaries whose life’s work has left a lasting impact through philanthropy, advocacy, storytelling and sport—to share their stories and insights on the bold decisions, defining moments and lasting contributions that become a legacy.
Below is the line-up of exceptional speakers who took to the stage at the forum and dinner, which was hosted on March 6 at Capella Singapore.
Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir
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Daughter of the former Prime Minister of Malaysia (Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad), Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir is a renowned Malaysian activist, writer and advocate for women’s rights. Known for her bold views on social justice, Mahathir has dedicated her career to championing equity and reform, beginning with her work for HIV/AIDS before turning her advocacy to Muslim women’s rights, particularly through Sisters in Islam. She is also the founder of Zafigo, a platform dedicated to women travellers with a mission to encourage women to travel the world.
Mahathir was named the UN Person of the Year by the United Nations in Malaysia in 2010, and in 2011 was also one of only two Malaysian women named in the list of the 100 Most Inspiring People Delivering for Girls and Women, by WomenDeliver.org, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
Dr Vibha Bakshi
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Dr. Vibha Bakshi is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker whose groundbreaking documentaries have not only won prestigious awards but have also shaped policies and sparked social movements. A four-time National Film Award winner—India’s highest cinematic honour—Bakshi has harnessed the power of film to bring urgent issues to light.
Her landmark documentary, Daughters of Mother India, which examines India’s response to gender violence in the wake of the 2012 Delhi gang rape, became the ‘Most Awarded Social Campaign in the World’ and has played a critical role in sensitising over 150,000 police officers on gender violence. Her film, Son Rise, which highlights male allies and how they are challenging patriarchal norms and advocating for women’s rights in India, is being showcased by the United Nations across 71 countries as part of the global #HeForShe movement.
See also: Women film workers fight back against sexual harassment in the Indian film industry
Kiera Chaplin
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Kiera Chaplin is a model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin. She has a deep appreciation for the power of creative expression—but her work extends far beyond the entertainment industry. A passionate advocate for arts education, women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability, Chaplin uses her platform to support causes close to her heart. She has been involved in global initiatives, from championing sustainability at The Rally Aïcha des Gazelles—where she drove an electric car across the Moroccan desert—to serving as president of the Desert Flower Foundation, which was founded by Somali model and activist Waris Dirie and campaigns against female genital mutilation and fights for the rights of women and children. Through her various endeavours, which include Bufarma skin care, Generation spirits and Chaplin awards, she remains dedicated to using her influence to drive positive change.
See also: A history of women winning at the Oscars
Datuk Nicol Ann David
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Datuk Nicol Ann David is the greatest female squash player in history. She held the World Number 1 ranking for nine consecutive years from 2006 to 2015, and was named the World Games’ Greatest Athlete of All Time in 2021. Since retiring from squash in 2019, David has focused on developing young talent through the Nicol David Organisation, which empowers children from lower income communities through its Little Legends programme, delivering sports and education to nurture the next generation of talents. In 2024, she launched Ibu Legends, an initiative aimed at enhancing the health and mental well-being of mothers.
Camille Cheng
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Camille Cheng is a three-time Olympic swimmer. Over her 20-year career in swimming to date, she has competed in major international tournaments including the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Tokyo in 2021 and Paris in 2024. She is also a seven-time Asian Games medallist. With a background in psychology, Cheng co-founded Hong Kong-based charity Mind the Waves in 2023 alongside fellow swimmers Stephanie Au and Jamie Yeung, with a vision to destigmatise mental well-being among the city’s youth. A passionate advocate for mental health, Cheng was recently named a mental health ambassador by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Rachel Duffell is regional content director for Power & Purpose, including Front & Female, and former regional content director for Tatler Dining. She is a journalist and editor who has been covering people, gender, impact, leadership, culture and lifestyle for more than 15 years.
