PH EMBASSY HOSTS AFTERNOON TEA WITH FILIPINAS IN KENYA TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (ninth from left) and Vice Consul and GAD Focal Point Officer (GFPO) Louie Dane C. Merced (tenth from left), with the attendees of the “Afternoon Tea with Filipino Women in Kenya”
NAIROBI, 27 March 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Kenya, in celebration of the National Women’s Month, hosted an event titled “Afternoon Tea with Filipino Women in Kenya” on 26 March 2023 at the Embassy.
The event gathered Filipinas based in Kenya for networking and exchange on stories and experiences as a woman living in the country. It included a “talk show” with discussants coming from different professional backgrounds, including the private sector, academe, MSMEs, and international organizations.
The discussion touched upon some of the challenges that women continue to face including domestic violence, cyberbullying, and lack of access to education. The discussants also noted how gender issues may arise from the differences in cultures and expectations of gender roles in the Philippines and in Kenya.
The discussants emphasized that women can support and empower other women through mentorship, extending empathy and listening actively to those who are vulnerable, providing equal access to education to both boys and girls, and by celebrating the successes of other women. They also called for greater collaboration between the Embassy and the Filipino community, working with Kenyan partners, in promoting a more gender-responsive and inclusive society.
The 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) coincides with the launch of the new theme for the period 2023-2028: “WE for gender equality and inclusive society”.
The discussants shared their views on gender-related challenges in Kenya and the Philippines and how Filipino women in Kenya can support and empower each other.
From left to right: Ms. Liezza Lou Tambuyat, Ms. Anne Louise Biating, Ms. Rosalinda Ladha, Ambassador Tang, Ms. Maria Julwin De Guzman, Ms. Marilou Moises, and Vice Consul and GFPO Merced.
