Marcos tells UN body: Women’s decision-making a must in various sectors
MANILA, Philippines — “When women rise, societies rise with them. When women lead, nations move forward.” This was the message President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on Monday, where he also urged world leaders to unite in combating violence against women, saying such abuses erode dignity and weaken communities. In his statement, Marcos also pledged the Philippines’ cooperation in championing the role of women in society, stressing that nations cannot hope to solve the great challenges of our time if half of humanity is excluded from shaping […]...Keep on reading: Marcos tells UN body: Women’s decision-making a must in various sectors
