PH Embassy in Paris Kicks Off National Women’s Month Celebration with Purple Wednesday Lecture

Philippine Ambassador to France Junever M. Mahilum-West delivers opening remarks highlighting this year’s Women’s Month theme: “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas”.

PARIS 11 March 2025 – In celebration of National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day, the Philippine Embassy in Paris participated in Purple Wednesday and hosted an Echo Seminar on Gender Equity, Intersectionality, Unconscious Bias, and Emotional Tax in the Workplace.

To commemorate March 2025’s first Purple Wednesday, the Embassy personnel and guests gathered for an Embassy family photo. Following this, Ms. Anna Magsumbol, Acting Gender and Development Focal Point Officer, conducted an insightful echo seminar on key gender issues and inclusivity. The seminar emphasized the distinction between gender equality and gender equity, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the workplace. It also emphasized the significance of intersectionality in achieving gender equity and how unconscious bias and stereotypes contribute to workplace discrimination.

During her opening remarks, Philippine Ambassador Junever M. Mahilum-West stressed the importance of raising awareness on gender equity and how this year’s theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas” aims to promote women empowerment especially those in the underprivileged and marginalized sectors.

After the informative session, participants enjoyed purple-colored Filipino snacks made by Filipino women entrepreneurs in Paris. END

Consul General Noemi Diaz shared the International Women’s Day Message of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

Ms. Anna Magsumbol shares her insights on key gender issues.

The attendees were delighted to enjoy Pinoy snacks, including ube pan de sal and classic hot taho.

The Philippine Embassy in Paris expresses support for the Women's Month Celebration during Purple Wednesday.

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