Kirsten Han

I’m a writer, journalist and activist from Singapore. I run We, The Citizens, a newsletter covering Singapore from a rights-based perspective. I’m also the Editor-in-Chief of Mekong Review, an Asia-focused literary journal. Outside of my job, I’m a member of the Transformative Justice Collective, where I work towards the end of the death penalty and Singapore’s war on drugs.

  • Gender and the death penalty

    A short reflection on how women are affected by the death penalty in Singapore, even though it is mainly men who are sentenced to death.

On this website you’ll find my bio, a contact form, and a blog where I share work updates, presentations, speeches, and general thoughts that don’t fit anywhere else.

  • A real journalist?

    “Am I a journalist?” I started with this question, and as I followed it down the path I realised it isn’t just a simple question about a profession or career choice.

  • Book birthday

    The Singapore I Recognise: Essays on home, community and hope was officially launched a year ago today.

  • Writing with feeling

    I, too, want to be a writer and creator who feels free. But there are some days when I wonder if it’s too late to unravel the knots I’ve tied myself up in.

  • Transformations

    I turned 35 a little more than a month ago. It’s an age I never imagined as a child, but now I find that I’m at a stage in life where I’m not just contemplating, but also embracing, change.