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International Women’s Day: Philippines hailed for narrowed gender gap, but . . .

March 8, 2019 admin De Lima, duterte, Gabriela, gender gap, Headlines, International Women's Day, joke, Latest News Stories, misogynist, Nation, ola almgren, Panelo, protest, un resident coordinator, Women, women's rights

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:17:46 +0000

As the world marked International Women’s Day on Friday, a United Nations official commended the Philippines for narrowing the gap between women and men when it comes to rights and opportunities, but also noted that more efforts were needed to reduce childbirth-related deaths as well as incidents of sexual and physical violence among women and girls.

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In Batangas, a different way to celebrate women’s day

March 8, 2019 admin anakalusugan, Batangas, breasts, Cancer, Headlines, International Women's Day, Latest News Stories, mike defensor, Regions, sariling salat ng suso, Women’s Day

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:27:33 +0000

More than 200 women from Sto. Tomas town, Batangas province, participated in a mass demonstration of the correct way to self-examine one’s breasts to highlight its critical role in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, one of the top causes of death among women in the Philippines.

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Angara wife leads rites honoring 4 women in Baguio

March 8, 2019 admin Baguio, brenda cariño, dinah dumayas, elvira “tootsy” echauz-angara, Headlines, International Women's Day, Latest News Stories, raquel versoza, Regions, rosalia ocyaden, Women

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:03:41 +0000

Four women leaders in the city were recognized by the local government during the International Women’s Day celebration here on Friday.

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How Pakistani Women are Using IWD to Push for Peace with India

March 8, 2019 admin equal rights, International Women's Day, international women's day 2019, VICE International, war, Women, women’s right, Πακιστάν

Credit to Author: Sabrina Toppa| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:33:29 +0000

With International Women’s Day falling amid threats of war, anti-violence themes have become a prominent part of equality demonstrations.

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Baguio folk join Int’l Women’s Day activities, draft women’s agenda

March 8, 2019 admin Baguio, International Women's Day, Latest News Stories, obw, Regions

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:58:26 +0000

BAGUIO CITY – Hundreds of women, as well as men and children gathered at the Melvin Jones Grandstand here on Friday and called for an end to injustices committed against women and children as the nation joined the global commemoration of International Women’s Day and One Billion Rising (OBR) movement.

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On Women’s Day, Migrante laments Filipina workers’ plight abroad

March 8, 2019 admin Hong Kong, International Women's Day, Latest News Stories, local news, migrante international, Nation, national news, news, OFW, Philippine news update

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:12:26 +0000

A group advocating the welfare of OFWs has lamented the exploitation of thousands of Filipina domestic employees around the world.

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A message for women professionals on International Women’s Day

March 7, 2019 admin Featured, International Women's Day, Living, Women

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:50:24 +0000

It’s International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, with an international theme of #balanceforbetter, and Neelam Sahota, CEO of not-for-profit DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, knows firsthand what it takes for women professionals, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, to take their equal place at the table. For starters, it takes planning and confidence — and a […]

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