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Empowering Women Crucial for Lasting Peace in the Philippines

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Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stressed the significance of empowering women in achieving lasting peace, emphasizing that women's leadership is indispensable in healing communities torn by conflict. The 2025 Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, bringing together about 600 delegates from various sectors to promote inclusive and participatory peacebuilding. The conference supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision to strengthen women's role in achieving a just and lasting peace.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive peace through the 2025 Philippine Conference on Women, Peace and Security.
  • About 600 delegates from government, civil society, academia, media, and international organizations attended the conference to promote inclusive and participatory peacebuilding.
  • The conference supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision to strengthen women's role in achieving a just and lasting peace.
  • The event advanced the four pillars of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2023-2033: Empowerment and Participation; Protection and Prevention; Promotion and Mainstreaming; and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
  • Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. emphasized the link between women empowerment and the success of peace initiatives nationwide.
  • Solicitor General Darlene Marie Berberabe urged women to take on leadership roles and move beyond being mere beneficiaries.
  • An exhibit during the conference featured stories of women peacebuilders whose courage and compassion transformed communities once divided by conflict.

Statistics:

  • The conference gathered about 600 delegates from various sectors.
  • The event was held from October 28 to 30 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
  • The Philippine government's National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security 2023-2033 has four pillars: Empowerment and Participation, Protection and Prevention, Promotion and Mainstreaming, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
  • The conference was organized by the Philippine government to promote inclusive and participatory peacebuilding.

Sources:

  • Manila Bulletin: "Empowering women crucial for lasting peace"
  • Philippines News Agency: "Budget Sec. Pangandaman: Empowered women key to lasting peace"

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