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This International Women’s Day, UN-Habitat Philippines joins the global call to #InvestInWomen. Investing in women must not just be a choice but a necessity for cultivating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities.
We remember the lives that were lost and disrupted and extend our gratitude once again to the Philippine government and humanitarian partners for their support and collaboration, which played a crucial role in efforts to assist those affected by the super typhoon.
In the partner communities of UN-Habitat’s Healthy Oceans Clean Cities Initiative, women have taken the lead in pioneering community solutions to reduce marine plastic litter. In doing so, they have also provided economic opportunities for women in their localities.
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Though a young government agency, DHSUD has made important leaps to build climate resiliency in various cities and communities in the country.
UN-Habitat Philippines Country Programme Manager Christopher Rollo gives his message on International Women’s Day 2022. #IWD2022
Get to know some of the Maranao women who have greatly contributed to UN-Habitat’s Rebuilding Marawi Project and the overall rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City.
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The impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss are further complicating the already arduous path for sustainable urban development in the Philippines. Home to 59 million urban dwellers, the country’s built environment is facing critical challenges from sudden and slow onset climate impacts.
UN-Habitat Philippines stands in solidarity with the Philippine government on the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, reaffirming our sustained commitment to contribute in ensuring lasting peace, security and development in BARMM.
The ceremony on Thursday highlighted a sacred ritual called “aguno” for the resettlement site led by the elders of the Bajau community, an act of offering prayers to usher blessing in the indigenous group’s new home.
#ShelterStories feature first-hand narratives and stories on the ground written by UN-Habitat communities, project partners, and advocates.
The project applied the STDM to address the formidable challenge of establishing the people-to-land relationship in post-conflict Marawi, particularly within the Most Affected Area (MAA)/Ground Zero where most structure lay in ruins.
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UN-Habitat Philippines hopes to create socially and environmentally sustainable cities, provinces, villages and barangays in the Philippines, and welcomes partnerships with government, international agencies, civil society organisations and the private sector.