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#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Nanette Medved-Po)

Date: Thursday, 3 December 2020

“We are going through something unprecedented in modern times, a pandemic of global proportions that is bringing humanity to its knees physically, economically, socially, politically and making us all face the messages that come with our lack of foresight.” – Nanette Medved-Po, Founder, Director of GenerationHopeEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women” in cooperation with…

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Maica Teves)

Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2020

“We laud the steps being taken by the private sector to support their workforces, ranging from telecommuniting arrangements to support packages. And we hope we can emerge from this crisis as a stronger, more just, a more resilient society.” – Maica Teves, Executive Director, SPARK! PhilippinesEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women” in cooperation with Oxfam to discuss…

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Jelen Paclarin)

Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2020

“One of the common issues that has been raised as a problem during this time is what has been also circulated in most literature that women bear the mental load. And now because of this crisis, it's the pre-existing mental load and now the mental load of COVID-19.” – Jelen Paclarin, Executive Director, Women's Legal & Human Rights BureauEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19…

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Jeanette Kindipan-Dulawan)

Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2020

“There’s a need to advocate or communicate the inclusion of the provision of sexual and reproductive health services by LGUs or responders during distribution of basic goods to communities.” – Jeanette Kindipan-Dulawan, Gender Advisor, Oxfam PilipinasEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women” in cooperation with Oxfam to discuss the insights, prospects for recovery and…

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Gina Romero)

Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2020

“Our focus is job creation through inclusive innovation, helping women transition from offline jobs, corporate jobs into online jobs, and that’s because we know that a lot of women in the Philippines quit their jobs even though they are highly skilled and highly experienced.” – Gina Romero, CEO & Founder, Connected Women PhilippinesEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on…

Animated video on Women in Law enforcement in English and subtitled in Khmer

Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Animated video on Women in Law enforcement in English and subtitled in Khmer

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Elizabeth Angsioco)

Date: Monday, 30 November 2020

“Any initiative to help women must first determine women’s situation from the women’s point of view. Secondly, any intervention must be conscious of women’s vulnerabilities pre-COVID-19. The third is that we should be informed by how COVID-19 is changing or has changed women’s situations. Lastly, any intervention on women should address both the practical and strategic needs of women.” – Elizabeth Angsioco, Chairperson, Democratic Socialist Women of the PhilippinesEarlier this year, the EU-…

#WomenRiseAboveCOVID (Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles)

Date: Monday, 30 November 2020

“The economic impacts will be most felt by women in: first, the intensification of the reproductive work, a severe reduction or loss of income in the informal sector and unemployment in the former economy and in overseas employment.” – Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles, Director, Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, University of the PhilippinesEarlier this year, the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme of UN Women co-organized a virtual conference titled “Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic…

Personal commitments on ending violence against women

Date: Thursday, 26 November 2020

Featuring;Abia Akram, Pakistan [Chairperson, National Forum of Persons with Disabilities]Bandana Rana, Nepal[Vice Chair, United Nations CEDAW Committee]Photo credit: Norway UN Mission / Martin Lerberg Fossum Helen Clark, New Zealand[Former Prime Minister and Former UNDP Administrator] Nandita Das, India[Actor and Gender Equality Activist] Umama Zillur, Bangladesh[Youth Activist, Founder, and Director of Kotha] Sia Kukaewkasem, Thailand[Founder of Freedom Restoration Project]#16days #…

UN Asia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on ending violence against women

Date: Thursday, 26 November 2020

The United Nations family invites you to be a part of the Asia-Pacific regional dialogue to launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Livestreamed on Facebook in the format of a TV programme and hosted by Cindy Bishop, the event will feature senior representatives from Government, the United Nations, Civil Society partners, and frontline service providers to share their journey,…

Recorded webinar of the side event on "Promoting Women in Law Enforcement across ASEAN"

Date: Monday, 23 November 2020

Recorded webinar of the side event on "Promoting Women in Law Enforcement across ASEAN", on the margins of the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organize Crime (COP 10) that took place on Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Inclusion & Diversity for Gender Equality – Interview with Annie Wu (H&M)

Date: Monday, 23 November 2020

Watch the video of Annie Wu, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at H&M Group (https://hmgroup.com), interviewed by Katherin Kirschenmann, Founder of The DO School! During the interview, Wu explains what frameworks companies should set prior to finding solutions for their employees in trying times such as during the COVID-19 crisis. She stresses the importance of Principle 3 of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)(…

Recorded video of the launch of the Women in Law Enforcement in the ASEAN Region report

Date: Monday, 23 November 2020

Recorded video of the launch of the Women in Law Enforcement in the ASEAN Region report on 26 August 2020

WEPs Awards National Winners, Philippines

Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Winners of the inaugural Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in the #Philippines given by UN Women have been announced! Congratulations to all awardees and may we continue to champion gender equality in the business world and beyond!

UN Women WEPs Awards Ceremony (Philippines)

Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020

Four Philippine companies that give priority to women’s equality and leadership in the workplace have qualified to compete at the inaugural Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards given by UN Women in the Asia-Pacific in December after bagging top national gender equality trophies on November 11, 2020. The UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards recognized private sector initiatives in the Philippines for the first time for their outstanding approach to address gender imbalances and…