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Int’l conference on women adopts ‘Pasay Declaration;’ re-affirms global commitment to WPS Agenda
PICC, PASAY CITY (30 October 2024) — Ministers and representatives of over 70 United Nations (UN) Member States from various regions adopted the “Pasay Declaration on Women, Peace and Security,” re-affirming their commitment to advancing the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.
Int’l conference calls for strengthened women’s participation in climate change
PASAY CITY– A distinguished panel of global women leaders convened here on Wednesday, October 30, to discuss the crucial role of women in addressing climate change issues, while fostering peace and strengthening security across the globe.
Philippines launches landmark NAPWPS indicator handbook
PASAY CITY — The Philippine government, through the National Steering Committee on Women, Peace, and Security Committee (NSCWPS), launched on October 30 the Indicator Handbook of the country’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) 2023-2033.
Int’l conference highlights women’s key role in peacebuilding and preventing violent extremism
PASAY CITY— The key role of women in peacebuilding and preventing and transforming violent extremism (PTVE) took centerstage during the three-day International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) on Wednesday.
Global Women, Peace and Security Agenda: ‘Leave No One Behind’
PICC, MANILA – The inclusion and intersectionality of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda through the ‘Leave No One Behind (LNOB)’ approach aims to end discrimination and exclusion and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities among women.
Localization, key in pushing forward the global Women, Peace and Security agenda
PICC, MANILA – There are numerous take-aways that can be applied in the localization of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda based on the experiences of those who have been at the forefront of its implementation.
Women parliamentarians at the forefront of advancing global Women, Peace, and Security agenda
PH praised for holistic efforts to empower Filipina women; formally open 3-day International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
PICC, PASAY CITY – The Philippines’ comprehensive efforts to advance women’s role in peacebuilding took center stage on Monday, October 28, as the country formally opened the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS).
Legarda Calls for Comprehensive Legislative Oversight and Budget Integration of Women, Peace, and Security Initiatives
Senator Loren Legarda championed the call for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives into national policies and budget frameworks at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City from October 28 to 30, 2024.
Women leaders convene to discuss implementation of WPS strategies
MANILA – Top women ministers and policymakers from around the globe convened here on Monday, October 28, at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security to review the progress, share best practices, and chart the path forward in the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Keynote Address by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo for the International Conference on Women, Peace, And Security PICC, Manila, 28 October 2024
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 next year, this conference offers a platform to reflect on the future direction of the WPS agenda.
Over the past two decades, this agenda has thrived and triumphed in many places, in diverse cultural contexts, in circumstances of peace and conflict. In this Conference, we will hear and applaud these stories.
DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman met with UN Women Philippines Country Programme Coordinator Ms. Ma. Rosalyn Mesina on August 29, 2024, to discuss areas of collaboration on women, peace, and security (WPS).
IN PHOTOS: DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman met with UN Women Philippines Country Programme Coordinator Ms. Ma. Rosalyn Mesina on August 29, 2024, to discuss areas of collaboration on women, peace, and security (WPS).
Philippines to host high-level International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
MANILA, PHILIPPINES-—The Philippines will be hosting the first ministerial-level International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPWS) on October 28-30, 2024, officials announced on Friday, October 4, during a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace.
The conference will be led by the Philippine government through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU), and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW).
ICWPS Press Conference
October 4, 2024
Hear from OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman as they discuss the Philippines' groundbreaking achievements on women, peace and security.
Learn more about the International Conference for Women, Peace & Security (ICWPS) here: https://icwpsmanila2024.com/
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