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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH


Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega (4th from left) leads the Philippine Embassy in Seoul in celebrating National Women's Month 2023.

8March 2023 - The Philippine Embassy in Korea is one with the nation in celebrating the 2023 National Women's Month.

Recognizing the importance of advancing women's rights through the national theme "WE for gender equality and inclusive society," the Philippine Embassy continues to promote its advocacies on Gender and Development in Korea through participation in international policy fora and gender and development-related consultations, community-related services that empower migrant women and children, and the conduct of programs that promote and advance the well-being of Filipinos in Korea, especially women.

The Philippine Embassy in Korea has several gender and development-related activities for the month of March 2023. We encourage our Filipino community in Korea to take an active role in pursuing gender equality by supporting and participating in these activities and contributing to nation-building by becoming advocates of gender equality for an inclusive society. Please follow our official social media sites for more updates. Mabuhay ang Kababaihang Pilipino!

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