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GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE UNITED NATIONS EMBARK ON A NEW PARTNERSHIP
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The signing of the new UN Philippines Sustainable Development Cooperation
Framework 2024-2028, in the presence of His Excellency Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
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DOH, UN SIGN AGREEMENT TO ADDRESS MALNUTRITION IN THE PHILIPPINESS

DOH, along with UNICEF, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS),
and World Bank ink partnership to address malnutrition in the Philippines

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THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN PHILIPPINES

The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty,
protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere
can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in the
Philippines. Data in this section is currently being updated and under review.

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24 October 2023
Government of the Philippines and the United Nations embark on a new partnership
for sustainable development
24 OCTOBER, MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The United Nations and the Philippine
Government have signed today in the presence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a
landmark document that outlines the UN’s plan to support the country on its
sustainable development path and accelerate local progress towards achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.  The UN Philippines Sustainable
Development Cooperation Framework (CF) is the UN’s blueprint for action from
2024 to 2028, which will mobilize the global knowledge, capacities and resources
of 23 UN entities supporting the country in addressing its major national
priorities.  The new framework sets the stage for the UN’s shift from
traditional development assistance to transformative strategic partnerships for
policy and capacity development, knowledge generation and financial
resources-leveraging by playing a strong development-enabling role.  “The new
cooperation instrument is based on the principle that the magnitude and
complexity of today’s development challenges requires collective and integrated
responses. For such reason, the UN is mobilizing the best of its capabilities to
effectively support the Philippines in its noble aspiration to become an upper
middle-income country,” said UN Philippines Resident and Humanitarian
Coordinator Gustavo González.  Co-created with the Philippine Government, the CF
identifies three key priorities and outcomes, as well as the activities that
need to be done to make this vision of a better future for the Philippines a
reality.    First of these priorities is human capital development to ensure
that by 2028, the Philippine population is more resilient to crises brought
about by economic downturns, climate disasters, and public health risks. With
this goal, the UN will work with an expanded range of partners to enhance good
governance, accountability and human rights, maintain a healthy environment and
improve the quality of and access to social services such as healthcare,
education, and social protection. In this context, sustaining peacebuilding
investments in the Bangsamoro region and other parts of the country will be
critical for SDG acceleration.    The second priority underscored in the CF is
sustainable and inclusive economic development and innovation, with the goal
that by 2028, all people benefit from a more integrated, innovative, inclusive,
and sustainable economy that generates decent work and livelihood
opportunities.   Finally, the third key priority is climate action for
environmental sustainability and disaster resilience. By investing in a just
transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development and cultivating a
culture of sustainability in the management of natural resources and
biodiversity, the UN and its partners hope to bolster current efforts to protect
and preserve the country’s rich natural environment for the benefit of present
and future generations.    The CF is ambitious to match the scope of the
challenges we face, but it reflects the UN Country Team’s renewed and
revitalized solidarity and commitment to a vision of a future where no one is
left behind.  The 2024-2028 CF can be downloaded
here [https://philippines.un.org/en/download/145870/250609].   Media contact
Maria Jorica Pamintuan I Public Information Assistant I United
Nations Information Centre Manila I Mobile: 0917 8966191 I
Email: maria.pamintuan@un.org    
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08 May 2020
A coordinated response to coronavirus
  See how UN resident agencies in the Philippines are responding to COVID-19 FAO
ILO IOM OCHA UN-Habitat UNAIDS UNDP UNFPA UNHCR UNICEF UNIDO UNOPS WFP WHO The
global UN response to COVID-19 On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization
(WHO) characterized the coronavirus (COVID-19) viral disease a pandemic, but it
is a pandemic that can be controlled. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the infectious
disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.   Dr. Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus, who heads the UN agency, said, in his statement, “Let me be clear:
describing this as a pandemic does not mean that countries should give up.”  
The UN Secretary-General urged all countries to take a comprehensive approach
tailored to their circumstances – with containment as the central pillar.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting thousands of people, impacting countries’
health systems and having widespread social and economic effects. The UN
entities working on development, the United Nations Sustainable Development
Group, are supporting countries in their preparedness and response plans.  This
page convenes sources of information and guidance from the World Health
Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) regarding the current outbreak of
novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   WHO is working closely with global experts,
governments and partners to track the spread and to provide guidance to
countries and individuals on measures to protect health and prevent the spread
of this outbreak.  Response and Recovery Fund  “COVID-19 is the greatest test
that we have faced together since the formation of the United Nations,” said
Secretary-General António Guterres. “This human crisis demands coordinated,
decisive, inclusive and innovative policy action from the world’s leading
economies –and maximum financial and technical support for the poorest and most
vulnerable people and countries.”  The United Nations system—and its global
network of regional, sub-regional and country offices working for peace, human
rights, sustainable development and humanitarian action, will support all
governments and partners through the response and recovery. To that end, the
Secretary-General has established a dedicated COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Fund to support efforts in low- and middle-income countries. Its approach
underpins the reformed UN with a coordinated multi-agency, multi-sectoral
response for priority national and local actions to address the socioeconomic
impact of the COVID-19 crisis. It will count on the country leadership of
Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams in swiftly supporting and enabling
governments in this crisis, and recovery.To view the latest updates, facts and
figures, please visit the UN COVID-19 Multi-Partner Trust Fund Portal. To stay
up to date with the latest information, please visit: WHO's coronavirus portal
WHO's guidance for countries UN's coronavirus portal Latest news on the UN's
response Frequently asked questions How to protect yourself Coronavirus
situation dashboard Philippines situation reports
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13 November 2023
DOH, UN sign agreement to address malnutrition in the Philippiness
  13 November 2023 The Department of Health (DOH), along with United Nations
(UN) agency partners, UNICEF and the United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS), and World Bank inked a memorandum of understanding formalizing the
partnership in addressing malnutrition in the Philippines. As part of the
broader Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP), a four-year project
spearheaded by the DOH and co-led by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), this agreement adopts a bold multi-sectoral approach to
achieve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions across 235
local government units (LGUs) in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, as well as 40
municipalities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
This project aims to increase the utilization of a package of nutrition-specific
and nutrition-sensitive interventions and improve key behaviors and practices
known to reduce stunting. It also enhances the capacity of the DOH and will
support the delivery of nutrition and health care services at the primary care
and community levels in municipalities known to have a high incidence of poverty
and malnutrition. "Improving the nutritional status of children is crucial for
achieving the country's goals of enhancing human capital, strengthening economic
recovery, and fostering long-term growth," said Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country
Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. The partnerships
formalized today with UNICEF and UNOPS, as implementing partners, aim to
strengthen primary health care and nutrition service delivery. This will be
achieved through the provision of healthcare equipment and supplies, basic
primary care and nutrition commodities, multisectoral information systems
development for localized decision-making, capacity building for frontline
healthcare workers, community health navigation, and health and nutrition
leadership and governance for local chief executives. Additionally, the
partnerships will focus on social behavior change and communication (SBCC),
verification of LGU performance and finance systems for the performance-based
grants, as well as project measurement and evaluation. “Good nutrition is a
fundamental child’s right. The need for healthy diets, multisectoral services,
and practices that protect, promote, and support good nutrition has never been
greater. By strengthening national and local systems and improving access to
essential services in communities, we can help children not only survive but
thrive. UNICEF is committed to supporting efforts to end child stunting,
ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and develop to their full
potential," said UNICEF Philippines Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov. This
is also in association with the community-driven development approach of DSWD
Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social
Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), where to date implementing communities have initiated
more than 3,000 procurement packages using the community-based procurement
system, with over 600 contracts successfully fulfilled. All these efforts are
dedicated to improving access to and utilization of clean water, proper
sanitation, enhanced hygiene practices (WASH), and access to Early Childhood
Care and Development (ECCD) services. "When children have better nutrition, they
learn better. They can create opportunities to gradually break the cycles of
poverty and hunger. By working together in the Philippine Multisectoral
Nutrition Project, UNOPS and its partners will reach those furthest behind and
help achieve the SDGs”, said UNOPS Philippines Country Manager, Oscar Marenco.
The partnership between the DOH and the UN will enhance the DOH's access to
global expertise and resources, thereby expanding its knowledge base and
network. Leveraging the UN's global portfolio of programs and initiatives, the
DOH will gain a wealth of information and best practices, enabling it to enhance
and optimize its public health programs and services. “The PMNP is a recognition
that nutrition is not just a matter of health. The Marcos Administration sets
this intervention as part of its foundation for social and economic development
by ensuring women and children’s access to the first 1,000 days of services as a
critical investment in our country’s human capital. This collaboration between
the DOH and the UN is a testament to our shared commitment to building a
healthier and better future for the Filipino people, especially women and
children," said DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.  -------------------- Media
Contacts Mario Villamor, (mariovi@unops.org) Marge Francia,
(mfrancia@unicef.org)  
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30 October 2023
UNEP honors Quezon City mayor for environmental policy leadership
Quezon City Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte’s commitment to environmental
protection can be traced to the aftermath of the worst storm to hit the
Philippines in decades. When Typhoon Ketsana struck in 2009, it unleashed
ferocious downpours and floods that submerged roads and forced residents onto
their rooftops for refuge. As the floodwaters receded, they left a river of
plastic bags, sachets and other litter in their wake. That sight left a lasting
impact on Belmonte, who successfully ran for vice mayor of Quezon City in 2009
before becoming its mayor in 2019. “I'm a good governance advocate,” Belmonte
told the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). “Good governance involves
good stewardship of the environment.” Only the second female mayor in the
history of Quezon City, home to 3.1 million, Belmonte has pursued a raft of
policies to end plastic pollution, counter climate change and green the city.
For her efforts to transform Quezon City into an environmental trailblazer,
Belmonte has been named the 2023 Champion of the Earth for Policy Leadership,
one of the UN’s highest environmental honours. “Mayor Josefina Belmonte’s
passionate leadership and policy achievements exemplify how local authorities
can solve global environmental problems,” said Inger Andersen, Executive
Director of UNEP. “Cities can be the dynamic engines of change we need to
overcome the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity
loss, and pollution and waste – and mayors can help to lead that charge.”
Fighting the throwaway culture Quezon City was the Philippines’ capital for 27
years until the title returned to Manila in 1976. Today, it is the country’s
most populous city and is part of Metro Manila. Belmonte’s connections to this
place run deep. Not only was she born and raised here, but her father, Feliciano
“Sonny” Belmonte, was its ninth mayor. Despite an early exposure to politics,
Belmonte’s interests initially led her elsewhere – including to a career as an
archaeologist. But in the end, the call to public service proved too strong. “If
you can be in a position where you can be a source of inspiration to others and
become the root of positive change for millions of people, then it is worth it,”
she said. For Belmonte, positive change means prioritizing action on the
environment to create a liveable, green and sustainable city. Under Belmonte’s
leadership, Quezon City has focused on reducing plastic pollution and extending
the life of plastic products already in circulation. “Plastic pollution is a
major problem in the Philippines, as in many parts of the world, because of the
throwaway culture,” Belmonte said. “Plastics clog our drainage systems and end
up in the oceans. We know that plastic waste becomes microplastics that can be
consumed in the food we eat, the air we breathe and even in the water we drink,
which affects our health.” Globally, humanity’s addiction to short-lived plastic
products has created an environmental catastrophe. Around 19 to 23 million
tonnes of plastic annually leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes,
rivers and seas. To stem that flow, experts say the world must fundamentally
alter its relationship with plastic by using less of the material, eliminating
single-use products, reusing what plastics are produced and finding
environmentally friendly alternatives. Under Belmonte, Quezon City has banned
single-use plastic bags, cutlery, straws and containers in hotels, restaurants
and fast-food chains for dine-in customers, as well as single-use packaging
material. Since 2021, residents have been able to trade in their recyclables and
single-use plastic products for environmental points that can be used to buy
food and pay electricity bills under the “Trash to Cashback” scheme. City
authorities have even started a “Vote to Tote” programme to turn tarpaulins used
in election campaigning into bags. Still, millions of single-use plastic sachets
are thrown away every day in the Philippines, which is a major source of ocean
plastics. Though sachets allow households more affordable access to essentials
for cooking, hygiene and sanitation, they cannot be recycled effectively,
causing serious environmental harm, experts say. “Sachet culture really gets to
me. It really is something that makes me angry because it is there because we
are a poor country,” Belmonte said. “Major manufacturers need to do their part
and change the way they package products to make them more environmentally
friendly.” To combat plastic pollution, Belmonte launched in 2023 an initiative
to help put refill stations for essentials, such as washing-up liquid and liquid
detergent, in convenience stores across the city. With products that are often
less expensive than their packaged counterparts, the stations have been received
positively and will be piloted in over 6,000 stores next year, Belmonte said.
Last year, a historic UN resolution was passed to develop a legally binding
international instrument to end plastic pollution. Belmonte has been vocal about
the need for a “truly ambitious” global instrument. “Mayors want to be part of
the negotiating table because we have very practical experience to bring,” she
said. “The real work is at the level of cities. We already know that when change
happens at the level of cities, it happens much more rapidly.” Earning trust
Under Belmonte, Quezon City has also developed an ambitious plan to reduce its
carbon emissions by 30 per cent in 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. It has
declared a state of climate emergency to unlock spending, amounting to 11–13 per
cent of the city’s annual budget, on programmes that mitigate the impacts of the
climate crisis. There are plans to double the number of parks in the city,
introduce more electric buses and almost quadruple the network of bike lanes by
2030 to fight pollution. Other green initiatives include promoting urban farming
and deploying equipment that allows community farms to transform organic waste
into methane gas that can be used for cooking. Although Belmonte has worked hard
to forge her own path, she considers one piece of advice from her father to be
priceless: “Always spend time with the people. Especially go to the poor
communities, because when you go to the communities and you see how difficult
life is for people in the grassroots, you'll never think of abusing power.” It
is advice that has shaped her political approach, helped her to build public
trust and contributed to her popularity among voters. She was re-elected mayor
in 2022 and regularly scores the highest approval ratings among metro Manila’s
mayors. “People will buy into your vision if you value what they have to say.
That is the best way to get all of our environmental issues across,” Belmonte
said. About the UNEP Champions of the Earth The United Nations Environment
Programme’s (UNEP) Champions of the Earth honours individuals and organizations
whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. The annual
Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honour.
#EarthChamps About the #BeatPollution campaign To fight the pervasive impact of
pollution on society, UNEP launched #BeatPollution, a strategy for rapid,
large-scale and coordinated action against air, land and water pollution. The
strategy highlights the impact of pollution on climate change, nature and
biodiversity loss, and human health. Through science-based messaging, the
campaign showcases how transitioning to a pollution-free planet is vital for
future generations.
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28 October 2023
Over 200 mayors meet on SDG acceleration at Philippine Mayors Forum
27 OCTOBER, MANILA—The United Nations (UN) and the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) convened over 200 local chief executives at the
Philippine Mayors Forum to discuss how local government units (LGUs) can help
contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The
forum was organized to accelerate implementation of the the SDGs at the local
government level through the sharing of best practices on sustainable urban
development, multi-level governance, and the use of digital technology. In his
keynote speech, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, “It was an
inspired revelation for the UN to recognise that it will need local government
assistance. We are talking about global issues here, but we depend on the local
government.” “I welcome this forum which seeks to harness the power of
innovation, digital governance, resiliency-building to ensure that the
government can better respond to the demands of the times. And when I speak of
government, I speak of government at every level,” he added. DILG Secretary
Benjamin Abalos Jr. also underscored the critical role played by cities: “The
road to sustainable development runs through cities.” UN Resident Coordinator
Gustavo González further emphasized the need to coordinate action on the SDGs
with LGUs as part of the Philippines’ whole-of-nation approach to development. 
“Local governments are closer to the level where actions are more likely to
produce measurable results in a more responsive and inclusive process. They are
first responders in challenging situations, as well as critical engines in
transforming the lives of people,” he said.  Around two-thirds of SDG targets
are expected to be met in or by cities and municipalities. The UN also
introduced the recently signed Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
during the forum and discussed how the UN Country Team in the Philippines works
with and supports LGUs on SDG localization.
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23 October 2023
Pending bills on human rights tackled in UN discussion
23 OCTOBER, MANILA—The United Nations Joint Programme for Human Rights in the
Philippines (UNJP) convened today representatives from the Commission on Human
Rights (CHR), Philippine Congress, academe and civil society organizations to
strengthen human rights approaches on key pending legislation. Among the bills
discussed include four filed in the Senate covering the protection of human
rights defenders (Senate Bill [SB] 2447), the CHR Charter (SB 2440),
anti-discrimination (SB 1264), and the establishment of a Forensics Institute
(SB 694). Two bills filed in the House of Representatives were also tackled,
concerning the establishment of the National Preventive Mechanism (House Bill
[HB] 8780), and a bill on mandatory autopsy (HB 8384). The roundtable discussion
was organized to promote human rights in these proposed laws, particularly their
compliance with national and international human rights standards and good
practices. “Parliaments are the guardians of human rights,” said UN Philippines
Resident Coordinator Gustavo González, adding that members of Congress play a
vital role in ensuring that national laws cover the spectrum of citizens’
political, civil, economic, social and cultural rights. He added, “Legislators
also play a crucial oversight role in ensuring government compliance with
international human rights obligations and translating them into national
legislation and policies.” CHR Chairperson Richard Paat Palpal-latoc underscored
the importance of the discussion, saying, “These bills play an integral role in
our shared aspirations for human rights and society.” “Let us continue to work
together on the passage of these bills as doing so will result in impactful
outcomes that will change the lives of many for the better,” he said.
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17 October 2023
UN convenes panel on barriers to women's leadership
MANILA — The United Nations (UN) in the Philippines convened a panel of gender
advocates on 17 October to discuss the role played by women leaders in
democracy, peacebuilding, and the pursuit of sustainable development. The panel,
composed of Senator Risa Hontiveros, Representative Edcel Lagman, Member of
Parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Froilyn Mendoza, and trade union leader Joanna Bernice Coronacion, tackled the
challenges faced by women in pushing forward inclusive legislation and policies,
as well as the continued importance of creating an enabling environment for
women and girls to lead in spite of these hurdles.  Broadcast journalist Karen
Davila, who was recently named a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, moderated the
discussion. Among the key issues discussed was the ratio of women to men in
leadership positions in government and whether a quota system would be a viable
solution to address uneven representation, particularly in Congress and the
BARMM Parliament. Though the panelists expressed their reservations with the
quota system, Sen. Hontiveros highlighted that it could jumpstart the process of
increasing women’s participation in the legislature.  A similar policy has
recently been approved in the BARMM, following the passage of the region’s
Electoral Code in March: at least 30 percent of each political party’s nominees
must be women.  However, even with a quota system to address some barriers to
entry for representation, the panelists identified another persistent concern to
women’s meaningful participation: the harassment faced by women in positions of
power, particularly those who are vulnerable to intersectional discrimination,
such as women indigenous leaders or women with disabilities. The panelists
shared their experiences and observations of instances of harassment against
them and their colleagues, which they attributed partly to the country’s
machismo culture. The panelists also underscored the need for effective
implementation of existing laws in the Philippines, which they noted has some of
the strongest legislation for the protection and empowerment of women in the
world. This panel discussion is part of a series of events throughout October
for UN Month to highlight and strengthen the collaborations between the UN and
partners in government, civil society, private sector and the international
community. With the theme "SDGs: A Race We Can Win," which is part of the global
campaign, these events aim to amplify the drumbeat of opportunity to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals. Activities around UN Day also underscore the
continuing importance and role of multilateralism and collective action to turn
the UN’s vision for a better future for all into reality.    
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01 March 2024
UN, PCW, SM Cares kick off Women’s Month with exhibit, illumination of malls
To kick off Women's Month, the United Nations Philippines, Philippine Commission
on Women and SM Cares are collaborating on a series of events to champion
women's empowerment.SM Malls Illuminate for Women's MonthIn a gesture of
solidarity, participating SM malls across the Philippines (North EDSA, Aura,
Mall of Asia, Megamall, Cebu, Lanang in Davao) will illuminate their buildings’
facade purple for March 1. From March 1 to 31, select LED assets inside and
outside the participating malls will also feature a short video with key
messages for Women’s Month. The video will play at prominent locations such as
SM Megamall, SM MOA Arena, SM Mall of Asia Arena Annex (MAAX) Eye, SM Seaside
City Cebu, SM City Clark, SM North Edsa, SM Fairview, and SM Sto.Tomas, as well
as on digital directories in SM malls nationwide."Walk In Her Shoes" Traveling
Exhibit An interactive traveling exhibit dubbed "Walk In Her Shoes" will be
displayed on the 3rd floor of SM North on March 1st. This compelling showcase
features narratives from women and girls, shedding light on different forms of
gender-based violence they experience. The exhibit strives to raise awareness
about the widespread nature of violence against women (VAW), encourage
reflection on harmful social norms, and inspire collective action to end
VAW.“Significant progress has been made in empowering women and girls, but the
promise of gender equality remains unfulfilled for far too many, especially
those from vulnerable groups. To achieve our goals for a just and equitable
world, we must decisively increase investment in women, especially their health,
education and overall well-being," said United Nations Philippines Resident
Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez.Gonzalez thanked the Philippine Commission on Women
for leading efforts to empower women and for SM Cares and SM Supermalls for
providing the space and platform to raise awareness about gender inequality and
gender-based violence."Gender equality demands a whole-of-government,
whole-of-society approach. Only through collaboration across sectors can we
dismantle harmful norms and build a world where women and girls enjoy the same
rights and opportunities as men,” he said, adding that gender equality also has
economic impacts as it results in sustainable development.The PCW shares that
the Philippines ranks 16th globally with a 79.1% parity score. It stands as the
second-best in East Asia and the Pacific and remains the sole Asian nation
within the top 20. But the reality remains, if this pace goes on, we may not
live to see the day where women are treated equally as men, on all fronts.
Hence, the Commission calls on everyone to double down on efforts towards gender
equality.One way of sparking conversations on women’s rights is the Purple Your
Icon advocacy initiated by the Philippine Commission on Women as part of the
annual National Women’s Month celebration. This encourages everyone to light up
or decorate their offices, landmarks, and places in purple.PCW Officer-in-Charge
Atty. Khay Ann Magundayao-Borlado extended the agency’s gratitude to SM
Supermalls for joining this campaign by lighting up different malls in purple
across the country and the UN Philippines for being one of its steadfast
partners in this advocacy. “Adorning our surroundings this month serves not only
as a beautiful tribute, but also as a powerful symbol. Purple signifies the
spirit of women's rights, highlighting the fight for equality and empowerment.
It represents a future where limitations and stereotypes are transcended,” said
Atty. Magundayao-Borlado. SM Supermalls, through its social responsibility arm -
SM Cares, champions women's empowerment, health, and welfare. The company
strives to build a future where every woman feels valued, respected, and
empowered to reach her full potential.This commitment extends far beyond a
single month, emphasizes Atty. Pearly Joan J. Turley, SM Cares Program Director
for Women and Breastfeeding Mothers. "By collaborating with organizations like
the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE), and United Nations, we actively ensure compliance with RA 11313 or the
Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) by conducting mandatory orientation sessions
for our own employees, agency personnel, and tenant employees to foster a safe,
inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone visiting our
malls."Recognizing that investing in violence prevention is critical, SM
encourages other groups to join the effort in building a safer, more inclusive
and equitable society.Among the United Nations Gender Thematic Group (UN GTG)
agencies that contributed to the “Walk in Her Shoes” exhibit are UNFPA, UN
Women, UNICEF, UN Development Programme (UNDP), International Labour
Organization, World Food Programme, United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). UNFPA
Philippines works with its partners in empowering women by (1) advocating for
policies that protect women’s and girls' right to make informed choices about
their bodies, (2) addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices by
challenging discriminatory norms and strengthening response mechanisms for GBV
survivors, and (3) ensuring the protection of women in humanitarian settings
through supporting the provision of essential reproductive healthcare and
gender-based violence support systems.Call to ActionThe public is encouraged to
visit the "Walk In Her Shoes" exhibit at the SM North’s City Center Level 3 from
March 1-10, and to engage with the Women's Month illumination campaign at
participating SM malls nationwide. “Together, let's create a world where women
and girls enjoy freedom from violence and discrimination.”### For more
information contact:Maria Jorica Pamintuan | Public Information | United Nations
Philippines
maria.pamintuan@un.org 
Nevi Calma | Information Officer | Philippine Commission on Women
media@pcw.gov.ph 
  
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Press Release
12 February 2024
What we know so far about effective prevention of violent extremism
  Today, 12 of February, we observe the International Day for the Prevention of
Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism. The declaration of this
day stems from a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, and it aims
to raise awareness of the threats linked to violent extremism and to enhance
international cooperation to address this complex and multidimensional issue.
Violent extremism is neither new nor exclusive to any region, nationality or
system of belief. No country or region is immune from its impacts. In 2019
alone, violence and conflict inflicted an estimated $14.4 trillion blow to the
global economy — equivalent to 10.5 per cent of global gross domestic product
(GDP) or $1,895 per person. Threats or risks of terrorism deter investments – a
5% fall in net Foreign Direct Investment position of the country, say experts ,
diverting resources from economic and social programmes to the security sector.
While there is consensus that violent extremism and terrorism negatively impact
development, not all of us have the same understanding of strategies, approaches
or instruments to combatting them. Governments have the primary responsibility
of ensuring security, respecting human rights, upholding the rule of law and
countering discrimination, exclusion and marginalization. Civil society
organizations are often well-placed, knowledgeable, and experienced in
identifying and addressing the grievances that make individuals more vulnerable
to radicalization and violent extremism, leveraging their expertise and
community connections. Experience also shows that private sector actors also
have unique capacities—and resources—that can make them strategic partners for
Governments. A frequent term used by policymakers to describe the collective
investment needed to fight violent extremism is the “whole of society approach”.
However, this convenient shortcut risks oversimplifying the complexities of
social dynamics, internal division of labor, roles, responsibilities, power
imbalances and exclusions. Governments and civil society organizations must
overcome stereotypes from each other and collaborate professionally, with clear
delineation of roles and responsibilities. Governments are expected to provide
civil society and private sector stakeholders with the legal and political space
they need to engage with those vulnerable to violent extremism. Civil society is
expected to give critical feedback to government actors, including when
officials overstep or fail to fulfill their duties. Police and other security
forces are expected to avoid instrumentalizing civil society organizations to
gather criminal intelligence and detect threats within communities. Antagonistic
approaches – and I can refer to my own professional experience — do not bring
the desired results; on the contrary, they exacerbate existing divisions, limit
information flows which would allow governments to address grievance through
peaceful means and weaken much needed social trust. As we are learning, violent
extremism is not only to be combated, but it also can be prevented. And this is
the most interesting and complex part of the “whole of society approach”.
Radicalization doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s not a spontaneous phenomenon of
history that can easily discharge us from any responsibility. The alienation of
a high number of youths, who join terrorist organizations doesn’t happen
overnight. And the causes cannot just be reduced to a lack of income or
employment for youths, as we sometimes oversimplify in our forums. Understanding
and addressing the root causes of violent extremism and terrorism requires, in
many cases, a critical historic analysis in addition to genuine discussions with
youth and others at risk of radicalization. So far, we know that the inability
of a society to engage youths in meaningful ways and to provide opportunities
for individual fulfillment of political, social, economic, cultural, religious
aspirations, risks exacerbating preexisting gaps and frustrations that can be
easily exploited by violent-ideology organizations. Preventing violent extremism
requires a comprehensive, long-term investment encompassing education,
institutional behavioral changes and prioritization of early warnings and
anticipatory actions. National budgets are good indicators to assess if
prevention is a political priority for a given administration. We have to also
admit that prevention, as a long-term project, does not always attract the
interest of political short-termism. We are also learning that terrorism is
becoming a fluid and amorphous phenomenon that combines military non-State armed
groups, organized crime networks, engaged in a wide range of illicit trafficking
from small arms and light weapons to the latest security and communication
technology. In addition, not all terrorist-induced violence is linked to armed
conflict. We experience the emergence of powerful software tools that can spread
and distort content instantly and massively heralds a qualitatively different,
new reality. Violent extremism and terrorism have also an evident gender
dimension. Women and girls are continuously and often disproportionately
affected by acts of violent extremism. It’s not a surprise that gender
inequality and misogyny are central to the propagation of violent extremism. The
adoption in 2016 of the UN Secretary General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent
Extremism provided a comprehensive approach to addressing the underlying
conditions behind violent extremism conducive to terrorism. ASEAN countries,
including the Philippines, were among the first in the world to adopt their own
regional Plan of Action in 2018. Cooperation between the Government of the
Philippines and the United Nations in preventing violent extremism and terrorism
has significantly increased in recent years. The United Nations Office of
Counterterrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC),
the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been leading technical
assistance in such sector, assisted by many other UN entities to ensure holistic
and integrated support to the country. I am glad to confirm that our
new 2024-2028 UN Development Cooperation Framework, signed with the Government
on 24 October last year will enhance such partnership with a strong prevention
and resilience building approach. Prevention and sustainable development are
interdependent and mutually reinforcing. In this context, full achievement of
the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals remains critical, both in
their own right and because sustainable development is ultimately the only way
to comprehensively address the interlinked, multidimensional drivers of violence
and insecurity.   by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the
Philippines, Gustavo Gonzalez    
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14 December 2023
NOTIFICATION: Scams for soliciting money, implying association with United
Nations agencies
The United Nations NEVER charges any fees from partner communities at any stage
of project implementation, nor in procurement or recruitment processes. We wish
to warn the public of these scams, where “fees” or “investments” are collected
by fraudsters falsely claiming association with and using images of the United
Nations and its specialized agencies, including the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),
and the World Food Programme (WFP). Do not be fooled: People involved in these
fraudulent activities may present realistic-looking identification and documents
to support their claims, which promise funds or other benefits, such as
livelihood and humanitarian assistance, employment opportunities, and
interest-free loans. Suspicious communications or proposals purportedly from,
for or on behalf of the FAO, IFAD, and WFP — or any other United Nations entity
— should immediately be reported to philippines@un.org, or through the following
channels: • FAO: abuse@fao.org | fao-ph@fao.org • IFAD: abuse@ifad.org • WFP:
philippines.feedback@wfp.org | 0917 528 9392 (Globe) or 0947 896 5091 (Smart)
Victims of such scams are strongly encouraged to immediately reach out to local
authorities for assistance. The United Nations reports fraudulent schemes to
local law enforcement for appropriate action. We appreciate the public’s help in
bringing misleading practices that harm the people in the Philippines to our
attention.
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Press Release
07 December 2023
European Union, Australia and UN support the Philippines' first National Jail
Decongestion Summit
MANILA – The Philippine Government, in cooperation with the Justice Sector
Coordinating Council (JSCC) composed of Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G.
Gesmundo, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, and Interior and Local
Government Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., is convening the country's first
National Jail Decongestion Summit entitled, "Decongest and Reintegrate: A
conference to unlock solutions to jail and prison overcrowding" at the Diamond
Hotel Manila on 6 and 7 December 2023. Providing messages at the opening
ceremonies were His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. (Delivered by
Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin), Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri,
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, European Union Ambassador, H.E. Luc
Veron, Australian Ambassador, H.E. HK Yu PSM, FCPA, and UNODC Country Manager,
Daniele Marchesi. Also joining the Summit are Supreme Court Associate Justice
Maria Filomena D. Singh, Chairperson of the JSCC Technical Working Group on
Processes and Capacity Building, and  other  Justices  of  the Supreme Court,
and Christian Eldon of the European Union’s GOJUST II Programme. The Summit aims
to bring together key stakeholders, advocates, law enforcement officials, legal
experts, and community leaders, among others, to tackle the challenges and
explore viable solutions to alleviate overcrowding in jails, feature panel
discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive sessions designed to examine the
root causes of jail overcrowding, to share best practices, and develop
innovative strategies for reform. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage
in critical conversations aimed at fostering real time solutions towards
sustainable jail reforms. This Summit is jointly supported by the European
Union's Justice Sector Reform Programme: Governance in Justice II (GOJUST II)
and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with funding from the
Australian Government and the European Union.  
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Press Release
05 December 2023
Statement by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines on the
Marawi City attack
The Resident Coordinator reiterates the full solidarity of the United Nations
with the people of the Philippines. 
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