‘Philippines made significant strides in women’s rights’Female activists hold a protest along Morayta Street in Manila to oppose Charter change and other issues as they commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. NEW YORK – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights in different sectors, a budget official said at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). In 2022, we spent an estimated $18.9 billion on gender programs,” said Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman. “We continue to strengthen our institutions and social protection programs to address women’s poverty. This year’s CSW is chaired by the Philippines through Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo.
Source: Philippine Star March 13, 2024 14:17 UTC