Pie Escobar
Contributions
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FNF and LP convenes Political Education Forum at PUP-Manila
In order to teach the concept of liberalism and its societal significance and help future political leaders embrace political awareness as a means to advocate for the country’s welfare, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF)- Philippines collaborated with the Liberal Party of the Philippines (LP), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)-Political Science Society, and College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA) Student Council to convene the "Kulayaan ang Kamalayan: Political Education Forum” on May 20, 2024, at PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila.
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FNF's Collaboration in LGU Caraga: Advancing Human Rights and Access to Justice
FNF Philippines continues its partnership with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Caraga to advance human rights promotion and safeguarding.
Their primary initiative, launched last year, focuses on integrating human rights, the rule of law, and access to justice by establishing and enhancing Human Rights Action Centers (HRACs) across the Caraga region. These HRACs within LGUs aim to empower marginalized groups by addressing their human rights and gender concerns and ensuring equitable access to justice. Strengthening LGUs enables the project to further its goals of promoting and protecting human rights, gender equality, and democracy.
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Four women entrepreneurs showcased in the FNF’s StartHer project
As part of the FNF's Female Forward campaign, Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines organized the StartHER Showcase: Celebrating Buzzworthy Babae-led Business to highlight the inspiring stories of innovative women entrepreneurs and their endeavors toward economic autonomy through their small-scale businesses. This event was held on April 27, 2024 in Makati, featuring four women-owned and operated small businesses.
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FNF Philippines and PPVR launched a report on mapping women legislation in the Caraga region
With the goal of advancing gender-sensitive policies and bolstering the participation of women in politics, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines in collaboration with People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR) Caraga unveiled the publication titled “Research Report on Mapping of Women Legislations, Programs and Activities in Selected Provinces, Cities and Municipalities in Aid Legislations and Program Implementation in the Caraga Region” on April 30, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 nn at Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center in Butuan City.
