Women Empowerment
March 25, 2023
Usapang Babae: Conversations with Women Leaders

An informal discussion was held to explore different opportunities for women to become active changemakers.

Women Empowerment
Learning Session
Usapang Babae: Conversations with Women Leaders

PBSP celebrates Women's Month by gathering women leaders from its partners to share stories of women empowering women, and how partnerships can enable collective impact towards gender equality.

An informal discussion was held to explore different opportunities for women to become active changemakers and discuss ways in which their participation can make a significant difference in achieving gender equality and fostering inclusive and sustainable development.

Atty. Maria Ana Espinosa, President and Co-founder of Urgent Reforms for Development, Unity, Justice, and Advancement (URDUJA) discussed upholding human rights and the importance of promoting gender equality and women's empowerment at a young age among girls in grassroots communities.

Ms. Josie Natividad, President of Iskaparate and GCash Training Lead Ms. Lonni Budac discussed opportunities for micro-entrepreneurship and access to resources.

Zero Extreme Poverty 2030 Coalition Philippines, National Coordinator Ms. Annafriami Martin shared the importance of microinsurance as a form of social protection for families to protect against risks and household crises.

The session is supported by the Women’s Rights, Action, and Advocacy Project (WRAAP) funded by Global Affairs Canada (Embassy of Canada in the Philippines) and L'Oreal Philippines.

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