Cotabato City, Philippines - “I doubted if I could do it at first. I’ve never experienced any kind of work in my life. My only experience was studying and doing my duties as a BIWAB member,” shares...
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Maguindanao youth spearhead campaign against child marriage
Although the Philippines now has a law prohibiting and criminalizing child marriage or a marriage where at least one of the partners is below 18 years of age, there are still reports of adolescents...
Dressmakers as Allies in Promoting Women's Rights in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Gender roles are often influenced by cultural and religious traditions, and often, these can vary among different communities and ethnic groups. The Maranaos are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group...
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Int'l Women's Day: Salesian programs focus on inclusion for girls and women
Programs provide opportunities for education and training. NEW ROCHELLE, NY (FOR RELEASE March 8, 2024) Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins humanitarian...
Philippines country strategic plan (2024–2028)
Operation ID: PH03 CSP approved at EB February 2024 For two decades, the Philippines has made progress in reducing poverty and improving food security and nutrition. That progress has been uneven,...
Pre-Crisis Gender Brief | Philippines (Version 1 - January 2024)
INTRODUCTION This brief, a collaborative effort by the Philippines Gender in Humanitarian Action Community of Practice (GIHA COP), the Asia-Pacific Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (AP...
UNFPA holds dialogue with development partners to support campaign against gender-based violence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines hosted "Breakfast for Her: UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women" on December 12, serving as its culminating activity for the 18-Day...
Aux Philippines, restaurer la dignité des victimes de violences sexuelles
Aux Philippines, un sombre constat s'impose : un enfant sur cinq subit des violences sexuelles. L'ONG Caméléon a développé un programme complet visant à accompagner les jeunes survivantes de ces...
UNFPA holds community fair empowering Bangsamoro women, youth, and families
UNFPA and FAO, with the support of the Australian Government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government, launched a 2-day Resilient Families and Communities Fair to...
Smoothing rough roads to reproductive health services in the Philippines
GUINDULUNGAN, The Philippines – For many members of the indigenous Teduray tribe residing in the southern Philippines, going to the doctor means gearing up for a major journey. From the hilly village...
Australia, UN Agencies Launch Phase III of Flagship 15-Year Study on Filipino Children
Joint Press Release MANILA, 10 Oct. 2023 — Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Australian Government, the United...
Palawan youth campaign for mental health, gender-based violence awareness
The Filipino youth play a crucial role in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and mental health in the Philippines. This proved true, especially during the pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 lockdowns,...
Delivering Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Out-of-school Young People | Philippines
The Country Case studies series is developed by UNFPA based on outcomes of the Global Programme on Out-of School Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). UNFPA has since 2019 led the programme...
Oky Period Tracker launch highlights the importance of menstrual health information for Filipino youth
Joint press release Manila, 26 May 2023 – Government agencies and development organizations called for better measures to provide young Filipinos with accurate and trustworthy information about...
Philippines: Expanding the Evidence Base on Cash, Protection, GBV and Health in Humanitarian Settings
Cash to Increase Facility-Based Deliveries in the Philippines EVALUATION OVERVIEW In 2021-2022, the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Philippines introduced Cash for Maternal Health -...
In Focus: Last Mile Solutions
UNFPA is solving problems to help women in emergencies maintain access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services as the Philippines prepares for future climate disasters. View photo essay.
Philippines Annual Country Report 2022 - Country Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023
Overview In 2022, the impact of compounded crises - including the global food and energy crisis and climate change - continued to challenge the food security and nutrition situation in the...
CARE Rapid Gender Analysis on Power - INCREASE: Northern Samar, Philippines
Vulnerable groups – particularly women – suffer most from natural and man-made hazards. Now more than ever, there is a need to account for their needs and interests in public decision-making spaces...
UN Philippines peacebuilding programme scores gains in achieving peace in the Bangsamoro
DAVAO CITY, 17 December 2022—A United Nations (UN) Philippines peacebuilding joint programme in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its completion with results that...
Creating Spaces to Take Action on Violence Against Women and Girls in the Philippines: Integrated Impact Evaluation Report
Background Violence against women and girls is a global silent pandemic. During the past two decades the Government of the Philippines has taken national action to legislate against violence against...