UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc.

𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹.

When women in power are harassed, threatened, and demeaned—what message does that send to the next generation of leaders?

Violence Against Women in Politics isn’t just an issue for politicians—it’s a threat to our democracy. It tells women: “This space is not for you.”

But LakasBayi is saying otherwise.

Today, we call for action—from legislation to accountability, from allies to the media. Because a feminist democracy cannot be built on fear.

📲 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 and join the call for safe, respectful, and empowering political spaces for every woman.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣

Be part of the first ever Young Bayi Political Empowerment Program La Union!

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 ➡️➡️➡️ bit.ly/YBPEPLaUnion

Deadline for Applications: December 3, 2025

Eligible fellows are those who:
- Identify as women occupying leadership positions in government, universities or colleges, youth organizations, volunteer groups, and other organizations, or aspiring to occupy leadership positions;
- Between ages 18 to 25 years old;
- Interested in running for office or having a career in politics;
- Currently living or residing in La Union;
- Adhere to the Bayi principles and values (assessed through an online questionnaire);
- Are committed to completing and attending all sessions in person; and
- Are committed to submitting and implementing a Likhang Bayi Proposal

This partnership is in collaboration with Hiraya Initiatives for Change and Progress and the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, through the support of the Colmena Fund. We would like to thank the support of the Office of La Union First District Representative Francisco Paolo Padua Ortega V, and the Office of La Union Provincial Board Member Maria Rosario Eufrosina P. Nisce.

⁣✨ #𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 💜🌈⠀
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We’re coming together for the 10th run of , a collective effort of Lunas Collective, UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc., and Bayi, Inc.
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This year, we gather to co-create a feminist vision of care, joy, and community through movement, creativity, and collective visioning. 🍃⠀
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📅 December 10, 2025 (Wednesday)⠀
🕐 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM⠀
📍 UP Center for Women’s & Gender Studies, Diliman, QC⠀
🔗 http://bit.ly/LunasEvents
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Follow this space for updates on the activities and facilitators.⠀
For now, save the date and sign up at http://bit.ly/LunasEvents 💫

Thank you 💜

💌Invitation to Apply: National Forum for Women-Led Organizations on Climate and Disaster Resilience

The UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. (UP CWSFI), in partnership with Bayi, Inc. and UP Center for Women and Gender Studies (UP CWGS), invites women-led organizations (WLOs), national women’s networks, and community-based groups to express their interest in joining the national forum entitled “BAYInihan sa Klima: Pagpapatibay ng Pamumuno at Pakikilahok”, happening on November 26–27, 2025, in Metro Manila. 🫶🏻

This two-day forum is part of a collective effort to strengthen understanding of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), strengthen women’s leadership in climate and disaster resilience, and build collaboration toward a gender-transformative Climate and Disaster Resilience (CDR) agenda. ✨🌸

Eligibility Criteria:
✅ National women-led organization, network, and/or consortium
✅ Working in climate and disaster resilience governance
✅ Interested in contributing to the discussion of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in the NAP and NDC

Interested? Fill out the Interest Form here: https://bit.ly/GOVCDRInterestForm
Please note: Due to limited funds, only food and registration will be covered, and participants are encouraged to attend without airfare/accommodation support.

Let’s advance women’s leadership and gender equality in building a climate-resilient and disaster-ready Philippines! 🌱👭

💡This activity is under the Partnering for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR) Project, a six-year (2024–2030) initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and led by Alinea International, with support from Alinea Philippines, the National Resilience Council (NRC), and the Climate Risk Institute (CRI). The UP CWSFI, in partnership with Bayi, Inc. and UP Center for Women and Gender Studies (UP CWGS) contributes to this effort by advancing women’s leadership, representation, and engagement in climate and disaster resilience.

Stay tuned for more details! 💜

⁣⁣⁣🗓️ 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘! 💜🌈⠀
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We’re coming together for the 10th run of , a collective effort of Lunas Collective, UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies, UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc., and Bayi, Inc.

This year, we’ll gather to co-create a feminist vision of care, joy, and community through movement, writing, and shared imagining. Together, let’s keep shaping spaces of belonging and collective strength. 🍃⠀
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✨ #𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲⠀
📅 December 10, 2025⠀
🕐 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM⠀
📍 UP Diliman, Quezon City⠀
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Stay tuned for more details! 💫⠀
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Happening now!!

"Perspectives on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP WPS) Implementation."

ZOOM LINK for ONLINE PARTICIPATION:

For participants joining from outside Metro Manila or attending virtually, the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) has arranged access to the event via the Zoom platform. Please see the access details below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84125536967?pwd=r2oQFbxtA9okMIYAiSbryROkac6Lra.1

Meeting ID: 841 2553 6967
Passcode: 148527