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	On 30 November 2021, Raeesah Khan resigned from the WP and Parliament following the WP Panel’s unanimous recommendation that she should resign of her own accord or be expelled.<ref name=":0" />		On 30 November 2021, Raeesah Khan resigned from the WP and Parliament following the WP Panel’s unanimous recommendation that she should resign of her own accord or be expelled.<ref name=":0" />

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-{{Infobox person|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg|birth_date=1994|alma mater=Murdoch University|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is a Singaporean politician and the founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> As of 10 July 2020, she is an elected Member of Parliament.
+{{Infobox person|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg|birth_date=1994|alma mater=Murdoch University|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is a Singaporean politician and the founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> As of 30 November 2021, Raeesah Khan has resigned from the WP and Parliament after admitting to making false allegations in Parliament.<ref name=":0">Kurohi, Rei. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/raeesah-khans-testimony-to-parliamentary-committee-timeline-of-events-since Raeesah Khan's testimony to parliamentary committee: Timeline of events since August]”. ''The Straits Times''. 4 December 2021. Accessed 14 January 2022.</ref> She is also currently being investigated by the Committee of Privileges for allegedly breaching her parliamentary privilege.<ref name=":1">Kurohi, Rei . "[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/wp-mp-raeesah-khan-referred-to-parliament-privileges-committee-for-lying-about WP MP Raeesah Khan referred to committee after admitting she lied to Parliament about sexual assault case]". ''The Straits Times''. 1 November 2021. Accessed 14 January 2022.</ref>
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 The other post in question was dated 2 February 2018.<ref>Ibid.</ref> It alleges that mosque leaders were harassed and that minorities were mercilessly jailed while corrupt City Harvest Church leaders were able to walk free.<ref>"[https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200705_police_statement_cid POLICE STATEMENT ON REPORTS LODGED AGAINST A CANDIDATE CONTESTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020]". ''Singapore Police Force''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Raeesah Khan apologised in an emergency media "doorstop" (an interview with a politician or public figure) on 5 July 2020.<ref>CNA. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kmrpSs_MVU&feature=youtu.be WP candidate Raeesah Khan apologises to those hurt by her comments on race and religion]". ''YouTube''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref><ref>The MustShare News Team. "[https://mustsharenews.com/workers-party-response/?utm=telegram Swift Workers’ Party Response To Police Reports Hailed By Netizen As Strong Leadership]". ''MustShare News.'' July 6, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> She says:<blockquote>"My intention was never to cause any social division but to raise awareness to minority concerns. I apologise to any racial group or community who have been hurt by my comments. My remarks were insensitive and I regret making them. I feel really passionate about minority issues, regardless of race, and in my passion, I made improper remarks and I have to be accountable for them. I will fully cooperate with any police investigations."<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/police-investigating-raeesah-khan/?utm=telegram WP’s Raeesah Khan Apologises For Insensitive Remarks, Will Cooperate With Police Investigations]". ''MustShare News''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>She was accompanied by Pritam Singh and her fellow Workers' Party candidates for Sengkang GRC - [[Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Wui (Singapore Politician)|Jamus Lim]], He Tingru and [[Louis Chua Kheng Wee (Singapore Politician)|Louis Chua]].<ref>Mothership. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kE9wZS75I0 GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan apologised for the comments she allegedly made]". ''YouTube''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>
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	{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is a Singaporean politician and the founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and ~~is contesting~~ in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>		{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is a Singaporean politician and the founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and contested in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> As of 10 July 2020, she is an elected Member of Parliament.

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	2. That we create a more equal and just society, without prejudice and persecution of ideals.		2. That we create a more equal and just society, without prejudice and persecution of ideals.
			The Workers' Party team won Sengkang GRC with 52.13 per cent of the votes.<ref>"[https://www.eld.gov.sg/finalresults2020.html 2020 PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS]". ''Elections Department Singapore''. Accessed on 13 July 2020.</ref>

	==== Police investigations ====		====Police investigations====
	On 5 July 2020, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that two police reports had been lodged against Raeesah Khan for allegedly insensitive racial remarks on social media.<ref>"[https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200705_police_statement_cid POLICE STATEMENT ON REPORTS LODGED AGAINST A CANDIDATE CONTESTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020]". ''Singapore Police Force''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> One of her posts was a response to the Robertson Quay crowds<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/robertson-quay-police/ Several People Who Gathered At Robertson Quay Are Under Police Investigation After Pictures Go Viral]". ''MustShare News''. May 18, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref> during the circuit breaker period in May 2020. An excerpt from the post reads as such:<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/police-investigating-raeesah-khan/?utm=telegram WP’s Raeesah Khan Apologises For Insensitive Remarks, Will Cooperate With Police Investigations]". ''MustShare News''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref>		On 5 July 2020, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that two police reports had been lodged against Raeesah Khan for allegedly insensitive racial remarks on social media.<ref>"[https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200705_police_statement_cid POLICE STATEMENT ON REPORTS LODGED AGAINST A CANDIDATE CONTESTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020]". ''Singapore Police Force''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> One of her posts was a response to the Robertson Quay crowds<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/robertson-quay-police/ Several People Who Gathered At Robertson Quay Are Under Police Investigation After Pictures Go Viral]". ''MustShare News''. May 18, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref> during the circuit breaker period in May 2020. An excerpt from the post reads as such:<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/police-investigating-raeesah-khan/?utm=telegram WP’s Raeesah Khan Apologises For Insensitive Remarks, Will Cooperate With Police Investigations]". ''MustShare News''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref>
	Imagine if this was a group of minorities... Near my house there's a local hawker center with a supermarket next to it. Everyday I see police patrolling to make sure everyone practices social distancing and is wearing masks. Do you see any police officers here (Robertson Quay)?... Why is the law different for these people? Is it because they're rich Chinese or white people?		Imagine if this was a group of minorities... Near my house there's a local hawker center with a supermarket next to it. Everyday I see police patrolling to make sure everyone practices social distancing and is wearing masks. Do you see any police officers here (Robertson Quay)?... Why is the law different for these people? Is it because they're rich Chinese or white people?

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	2. That we create a more equal and just society, without prejudice and persecution of ideals.		2. That we create a more equal and just society, without prejudice and persecution of ideals.

			==== Police investigations ====
			On 5 July 2020, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that two police reports had been lodged against Raeesah Khan for allegedly insensitive racial remarks on social media.<ref>"[https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200705_police_statement_cid POLICE STATEMENT ON REPORTS LODGED AGAINST A CANDIDATE CONTESTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020]". ''Singapore Police Force''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> One of her posts was a response to the Robertson Quay crowds<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/robertson-quay-police/ Several People Who Gathered At Robertson Quay Are Under Police Investigation After Pictures Go Viral]". ''MustShare News''. May 18, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref> during the circuit breaker period in May 2020. An excerpt from the post reads as such:<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/police-investigating-raeesah-khan/?utm=telegram WP’s Raeesah Khan Apologises For Insensitive Remarks, Will Cooperate With Police Investigations]". ''MustShare News''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref>
			Imagine if this was a group of minorities... Near my house there's a local hawker center with a supermarket next to it. Everyday I see police patrolling to make sure everyone practices social distancing and is wearing masks. Do you see any police officers here (Robertson Quay)?... Why is the law different for these people? Is it because they're rich Chinese or white people?
			The other post in question was dated 2 February 2018.<ref>Ibid.</ref> It alleges that mosque leaders were harassed and that minorities were mercilessly jailed while corrupt City Harvest Church leaders were able to walk free.<ref>"[https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200705_police_statement_cid POLICE STATEMENT ON REPORTS LODGED AGAINST A CANDIDATE CONTESTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020]". ''Singapore Police Force''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> Raeesah Khan apologised in an emergency media "doorstop" (an interview with a politician or public figure) on 5 July 2020.<ref>CNA. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kmrpSs_MVU&feature=youtu.be WP candidate Raeesah Khan apologises to those hurt by her comments on race and religion]". ''YouTube''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref><ref>The MustShare News Team. "[https://mustsharenews.com/workers-party-response/?utm=telegram Swift Workers’ Party Response To Police Reports Hailed By Netizen As Strong Leadership]". ''MustShare News.'' July 6, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref> She says:<blockquote>"My intention was never to cause any social division but to raise awareness to minority concerns. I apologise to any racial group or community who have been hurt by my comments. My remarks were insensitive and I regret making them. I feel really passionate about minority issues, regardless of race, and in my passion, I made improper remarks and I have to be accountable for them. I will fully cooperate with any police investigations."<ref>Yee, Jonathan. "[https://mustsharenews.com/police-investigating-raeesah-khan/?utm=telegram WP’s Raeesah Khan Apologises For Insensitive Remarks, Will Cooperate With Police Investigations]". ''MustShare News''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 5 July 2020.</ref></blockquote>She was accompanied by Pritam Singh and her fellow Workers' Party candidates for Sengkang GRC - [[Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Wui (Singapore Politician)\|Jamus Lim]], He Tingru and [[Louis Chua Kheng Wee (Singapore Politician)\|Louis Chua]].<ref>Mothership. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kE9wZS75I0 GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan apologised for the comments she allegedly made]". ''YouTube''. July 5, 2020. Accessed on 6 July 2020.</ref>

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	===Workers' Party - Grassroots involvement===		===Workers' Party - Grassroots involvement===
	[[File:Raeesah Khan Workers Party.jpg\|thumb\|''Raeesah pictured doing work as a case writer for Workers' Party. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/photos/a.120783736344830/120783719678165/?type=3&theater Facebook].'']]		[[File:Raeesah Khan Workers Party.jpg\|thumb\|''Raeesah pictured doing work as a case writer for the Workers' Party. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/photos/a.120783736344830/120783719678165/?type=3&theater Facebook].'']]
	Raeesah Khan has been involved with the Workers’ Party (WP) since 2018.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref> She began volunteering with Workers’ Party secretary-general, Pritam Singh as a case writer during his Meet the People sessions.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref><ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>		Raeesah Khan has been involved with the Workers’ Party (WP) since 2018.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref> She began volunteering with Workers’ Party secretary-general, Pritam Singh as a case writer during his Meet the People sessions.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 29, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref><ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>

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	{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is the ~~director of programs and~~ founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>		{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is a Singaporean politician and the founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>

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	{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is the director of programs and founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party ~~introduced~~ five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>		{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is the director of programs and founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

	===Activism===		===Activism===
	Raeesah Khan has been a social activist since the age of seventeen.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Raeesah Begum Bte farid Khan]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Anis Nabilah. “[https://www.youth.sg/Peek-Show/2020/7/10-young-candidates-to-look-out-for-in-Singapores-GE2020 10 young candidates to look out for in Singapore’s GE2020]”. ''Youth SG''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> She successfully campaigned against the detention of children seeking asylum in Australia. She has also fought to keep university education in Australia affordable and accessible to all. Raeesah Khan has worked with underprivileged families, survivors of sexual abuse, youth activists and migrant workers.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref><ref>Tang, See Kit., Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party ~~introduced~~ five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>		Raeesah Khan has been a social activist since the age of seventeen.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Raeesah Begum Bte farid Khan]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Anis Nabilah. “[https://www.youth.sg/Peek-Show/2020/7/10-young-candidates-to-look-out-for-in-Singapores-GE2020 10 young candidates to look out for in Singapore’s GE2020]”. ''Youth SG''. July 1, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> She successfully campaigned against the detention of children seeking asylum in Australia. She has also fought to keep university education in Australia affordable and accessible to all. Raeesah Khan has worked with underprivileged families, survivors of sexual abuse, youth activists and migrant workers.<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref><ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>

	====Reyna Movement - Founder====		====Reyna Movement - Founder====
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	===Family===		===Family===
	Raeesah Khan is the daughter of Farid Khan, who intended to run in the 2017 Presidential Election but did not meet the qualifications.<ref>Tang, See Kit., Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party ~~introduced~~ five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Tan, Audrey., Kurohi, Rei. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-workers-party-confirms-aljunied-grc-slate-introduces-second-batch-of Singapore GE2020: Workers’ Party confirms Aljunied GRC slate, introduces second batch of candidates]”. ''The Straits Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, she is married with an infant son.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>		Raeesah Khan is the daughter of Farid Khan, who intended to run in the 2017 Presidential Election but did not meet the qualifications.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref><ref>Tan, Audrey., Kurohi, Rei. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-workers-party-confirms-aljunied-grc-slate-introduces-second-batch-of Singapore GE2020: Workers’ Party confirms Aljunied GRC slate, introduces second batch of candidates]”. ''The Straits Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> As of 2020, she is married with an infant son.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>

	===Education===		===Education===
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	===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Sengkang GRC)===		===General Elections 2020 - Candidate (Sengkang GRC)===
	Raeesah Khan was introduced as a Workers’ Party (WP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party ~~introduced~~ five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Tan, Audrey., Kurohi, Rei. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-workers-party-confirms-aljunied-grc-slate-introduces-second-batch-of Singapore GE2020: Workers’ Party confirms Aljunied GRC slate, introduces second batch of candidates]”. ''The Straits Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> In a Facebook video posted on 28 June 2020, she explained her motivations for running in the 2020 General Elections. She says:<blockquote>“Because there are deep-seated inequalities produced by our current system. Vulnerable groups, such as low-income families and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected… especially during this pandemic.”<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref></blockquote>. According to her profile on the Workers’ Party website, her hopes for Singapore are:<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Hopes for Singapore]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>		Raeesah Khan was introduced as a Workers’ Party (WP) candidate on 26 June 2020.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduces five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Tan, Audrey., Kurohi, Rei. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-workers-party-confirms-aljunied-grc-slate-introduces-second-batch-of Singapore GE2020: Workers’ Party confirms Aljunied GRC slate, introduces second batch of candidates]”. ''The Straits Times''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref> In a Facebook video posted on 28 June 2020, she explained her motivations for running in the 2020 General Elections. She says:<blockquote>“Because there are deep-seated inequalities produced by our current system. Vulnerable groups, such as low-income families and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected… especially during this pandemic.”<ref>Raeesah Khan. ''Facebook''. June 28, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RaeesahKhan.wpsg/posts/?ref=page_internal</ref></blockquote>. According to her profile on the Workers’ Party website, her hopes for Singapore are:<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Hopes for Singapore]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020. </ref>
	1. That families in Singapore are given the best possible chance to succeed, regardless of their background.		1. That families in Singapore are given the best possible chance to succeed, regardless of their background.

Dayana Rizal at 02:40, 3 July 2020

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	{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is the director of programs and founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduced five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>		{{Infobox person\|image=Raeesah Khan.jpg\|birth_date=1994\|alma mater=Murdoch University\|education=Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing)}}<blockquote>For a complete directory of the 192 candidates in Singapore's 2020 General Elections, click [[Singapore General Elections 2020: Constituency candidates\|here]].</blockquote>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan (born 1994) is the director of programs and founder of the women's organisation, Reyna Movement.<ref>Raeesah Begum Bte Farid Khan. “[https://www.wp.sg/candidates/raeesah-begum-bte-farid-khan/ Personal Profile]”. ''Workers’ Party''. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>reynamovement. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 3 July 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/reynamovement/</ref><ref>Hong, Sophie. “[https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/raeesah-khan-reyna-movement-rohingya-refugees/ Why This Singaporean Is Helping Rohingya Refugees in KL]”. ''CLEO''. August 14, 2019. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref> In June 2020, she was announced as a Workers' Party (WP) candidate for the 2020 Singapore General Elections and is contesting in Sengkang GRC.<ref>Tang, See Kit, Chew, Hui Min. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ge2020-workers-party-introduces-five-more-prospective-candidates-12872740 GE2020: Workers’ Party introduced five more prospective candidates]”. ''Channel News Asia''. June 26, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref><ref>Ng, Caitlin. “[https://mustsharenews.com/nomination-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomination-day GE2020 Nomination Day: All Party Candidates & Battle Maps Confirmed On 30 Jun]”. ''MustShare News''. June 30, 2020. Accessed on 1 July 2020.</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==