DAMASCUS PE CONDUCTS GENDER FAIR COMMUNICATION SEMINAR TO  KICK OFF NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH 2024  

DAMASCUS PE kicked off the National Women’s Month Celebration 2024 through a  seminar on Gender Fair Communication with the Filipino Community in Damascus on  03 March 2024 at the Chancery.  

CDA John G. Reyes welcomed attendees and proudly shared that the Philippines is considered one of the most gender-equal nations globally, ranking 16th in the 2023  Global Gender Gap Index, three steps higher from the previous year. The Philippines  is also currently ranked 2nd in Asia and continues to aggressively promote gender  equality through various government programs such as this celebration. 

CDA also updated the Filipino community of the Embassy’s drive to switch to  renewable energy with its recent installation of solar power system in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s advocacy for renewable energy sources. 

GAD Focal Point Officer Eleanor Limochin delivered a presentation on Gender Fair  Communication highlighting sexism in language and steps to change the way to  communicate in order to promote equality and avoid discrimination. Alternate GAD  Focal Point Officer Girlie Corpin then engaged the attendees in an activity on Gender  stereotypes and how to respond to them. 

The National Women’s Month is celebrated annually in the month of March pursuant  to 1988 Proclamation Numbers 224 and 227, and Republic Act 6949 s. 19990. This 

year’s celebration aims to capitalize on the 2023-2028 recurring theme “WE for  gender equality and inclusive society,” with the subtheme “Lipunang Patas sa  Bagong Pilipinas; Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, patutunayan!” which is grounded on the objective of transforming culture toward a more equal and inclusive future. - 

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