Philippines Advocates Women Empowerment and Gender Equality, Reaffirms Commitment to Support UNODC Initiatives on Promoting Qualified Women
Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas, Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, commends UNODC’s efforts benefitting women and their families at the Joint Meeting of the Reconvened 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND67) and the Reconvened 33rd Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ33) on 5 December 2024 (Photo Credit: UNODC Secretariat of the Governing Bodies)
VIENNA 09 December 2024 – The Philippines reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in achieving gender parity and women empowerment during the Joint Meeting of the Reconvened 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND67) and the Reconvened 33rd Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ33) at the Vienna International Center.
Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas, Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, delivered a statement focusing on women empowerment in view of the Philippines’ strong advocacy for such issues and as Co-Chair of the UNODC’s Group of Friends on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.
“The Philippines acknowledges UNODC’s efforts that benefit women and their families in the organization, including flexible working arrangements, parental and special leaves for childcare, and breastfeeding policies. We commend initiatives such as the Early Career Initiative for Women and gender-responsive leadership training programs. We hope that UNODC could further strengthen measures that support upward mobility in the organization,” the envoy stated.
Ambassador Bernas also said, “We remain concerned that gender parity targets have not been met at all levels, as reflected in the report. The Philippines acknowledges the difficulty of this task and encourages UNODC to double its efforts in order to reach its target.”
The envoy also acknowledged UNODC’s expanded support and outreach activities aimed at preventing and eliminating sexual harassment. “Sexual harassment has no place in this organization or any other,” said Ambassador Bernas. END.
The Joint Meeting of the Reconvened 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND67) and the Reconvened 33rd Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ33) on 05 December 2024
Photo Credit: UNODC Secretariat of the Governing Bodies
Photo Credit: UNODC Secretariat of the Governing Bodies
Photo Credit: UNODC Secretariat of the Governing Bodies
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