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23/03/2026

09/03/2026

BASAHIN: Pahayag ng LILAK sa pagdiriwang ng Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Kababaihan.

Walang puwang ang kabastusan sa lipunan!

Ngayong araw, Marso 8, 2026, ay muli nating ginugunita ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Kababaihan. Ito ay taon-taong selebrasyon ng kalakasan, kagalingan, at kagandahan ng lahat ng kababaihan sa buong mundo.

Ito rin ay nagsisilbing paalala na mula noon at hanggang ngayon ay patuloy ang laban ng bawat babae para sa pantay, may respeto, makatao, at may dignidad na lipunan para sa lahat ng kababaihan. Marahil ay nakikita natin sa social media ang mga komentong mas mabuti na ang kalagayan ng kababaihan ngayon kumpara noon. Ngunit kami sa LILAK, kasama ang mga katutubong kababaihan sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas, ay hindi sang-ayon dito.

Mula noon hanggang ngayon ay danas ng bawat babae ang pangbabastos, diskriminasyon, karahasan, at pangmamaliit sa kanya sa lahat ng antas at sulok ng lipunan.

Nitong unang linggo ng Women’s Month, may mga kalalakihang lider ng bansa ang nagpakita ng kanilang kabastusan at pagnanasa sa kababaihan sa loob ng mga opisyal na pagdinig. Ang kanilang sinabi at binitawang pahayag ay repleksyon ng mas marami pang lider kalalakihan na ang pagtingin sa babae ay nananatiling kasangkapan para sa kanilang pagnanasa. Ipinapakita nito na nananatili ang kultura ng sexismo, misogyny, at kung gaano kalalim ang ukit ng patriyarkal na kultura sa ating lipunan—umaalingawngaw ang pambabastos sa aming mga kababaihan mula sa pader ng pamahalaan. Repleksyon din ito ng marami pang uri ng karahasan sa kababaihan mula mismo sa loob ng aming mga tahanan.

Hindi natatapos ang kabastusan sa bitaw ng mga salita. Ito ay humahantong sa pang-aabuso, pandarahas, panggagahasa, at pagpatay sa maraming kababaihan. Ilang dekada na naming ipinaglalaban ang aming mga karapatan at ang aming dignidad.

Ang mga kasama naming katutubong kababaihan ay araw-araw ipinaglalaban ang kanilang mga lupaing ninuno at ang dulot na kaharasang dala ng mga mapanira at dambuhalang minahan at plantasyon. Araw-araw ay danas nila ang panggagahasang dulot ng mga korporasyon sa kalikasan na ang interes lamang sa ating likas-yaman ay kapital at negosyo.

Ngunit madalas, kami rin ang pinaka walang boses—walang pagkakataong magsalita, mapakinggan, at magdesisyon para sa aming mga sarili at katawan.

Nais naming magdiwang para sa kolektibong boses ng kababaihan sa paggogobyerno at sa lipunan. Ngunit patuloy kaming magagalit, mag-iingay, at titindig laban sa kabastusan, sa karahasan, at sa kawalan ng hustisya para sa amin. Patuloy kaming kikilos upang panagutin ang mga bastos, at sa mga salarin ng karahasan sa kababaihan.

Patuloy kaming mangangarap na balang araw ay maging ligtas at malaya ang lahat ng kababaihan mula sa pagkakahon sa kanya ng lipunan.

Padayon, Babae. Mabuhay ka, lumaban ka!

09/03/2026

Balay Mindanaw Statement
International Women’s Month 2026

This International Women’s Month, Balay Mindanaw stands with women and girls in Mindanao and around the world in affirming that women’s rights, justice, and leadership are foundations of lasting peace.

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”, calls on all sectors to move beyond words and ensure real change in women’s lives. In the Philippines, the National Women’s Month banner “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society” and this year’s call to “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” remind us that women’s leadership is deeply rooted in our history and essential to our future.

Yet we celebrate in a time of global conflict, climate crises, democratic uncertainty, and widening inequalities. Across many regions, women bear disproportionate burdens. They face displacement, loss of livelihood, increased unpaid care work, digital harassment, and persistent gender-based violence. Even as women sustain families and communities, they remain underrepresented in peace negotiations and security decision-making spaces.

The Women, Peace & Security agenda, anchored in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, reminds us that sustainable peace is impossible without women’s meaningful participation. Protection alone is not enough. Participation and leadership are essential.

From our work in conflict-affected, climate-vulnerable, and coastal communities in Mindanao, we have learned that security is not abstract. Security means food on the table. It means children safely in school. It means truthful information. It means freedom from violence. It means dignity in times of crisis.

We see women building this security every day.

We see mothers facilitating dialogue to prevent conflict. We see women mediators bridging divides in barangays. We see Indigenous women safeguarding ancestral knowledge and land. We see women journalists and youth leaders countering disinformation. We see women volunteers leading psychosocial support during floods and displacement. We see women sustaining livelihoods amid maritime uncertainty.

These are not symbolic roles. They are acts of peacebuilding.

This Women’s Month, Balay Mindanaw reaffirms its commitment to amplify women’s voices, strengthen grassroots leadership, and challenge systems that tolerate discrimination and gender-based violence. Gender equality is not a women’s issue alone. It is a collective responsibility.

To lead like the Babaylans today means leading with courage, compassion, and integrity. It means recognizing that when women are heard, protected, and empowered to lead, communities become more resilient and peace becomes more sustainable.

Peace begins where women stand.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, we celebrate women's resilience and leadership especially in the face of crises. Through collective action, women rebuild communities and reclaim their rightful space, shaping a more resilient and just communities.

This year is especially meaningful as the Women in Emergencies Network celebrates its 10th year of formation. A decade of empowering women to lead, respond, and drive transformative change.

18/02/2026

From February 11-14, Women in Emergencies members came together for a workshop to shape its 3-year strategic plan. Through collaborative discussions and activities, together we continue our commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities for a more resilient and just future.

This initiative was made possible with the support of , the Australian NGO Cooperation Program ( ), and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

06/02/2026

Meet Lorena Yatong, a mother of 12 children, who is transforming her community in Sitio Bato in the Philippines. “Women are often only viewed as just wives, expected to stay at home and do household work,” she told us. “But we want to show that even as women, we can contribute meaningfully to our community."

One of the biggest challenges that Lorena’s community faces is the threat of house fires because of the materials used in their homes. Not content to just sit by, Lorena completed training through ActionAid’s local partners, gaining vital knowledge in community-based disaster risk reduction that prioritises the needs of women.

Equipped with practical knowledge and strengthened leadership skills, she then went on to help establish a rapid-response, women-led fire brigade team that is always ready to act. These women no longer flee from fire – they now confront it head-on, demonstrating the power of women-led initiatives.

And for Lorena, the impact of the training extends beyond the technical knowledge she has gained. She now has a sense of purpose as a community leader, and believes in the power of women’s voices in decision making. “I want to show everyone, especially fellow women, that nothing should stop you if you want to help others.”

Lorena dreams of continuing her studies one day. But for now, she remains focused on building a safer, secure, and thriving future for her family and her community.
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ActionAid acknowledges the work of the National Rural Women Coalition (PKKK), the Women in Emergencies Network, and the Pagtambayayong Foundation in the Philippines for conducting the gender-responsive disaster preparedness trainings.

ActionAid acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program ( ).

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia in The Philippines National Rural Women Coalition (PKKK)

09/12/2025

Tama na. Sobra na. Panahon nang wakasan ang anumang anyo ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan—sa tahanan, trabaho, kalsada, at sa lahat ng espasyong dapat ay ligtas para sa kanila. Kapag pinili nating manindigan, makinig, at kumilos, binubuksan natin ang pintuan sa isang lipunang kung saan ang bawat babae ay may karapatang mabuhay nang walang takot, may dignidad, at tunay na kalayaan.
END VAW NOW.

20/11/2025

Frontline communities are rebuilding from the Philippines to Jamaica, Haiti, Pakistan, and beyond. Carrying the cost of a crisis they didn’t create. must listen and do better. Climate Justice NOW!

Française
Les communautés en première ligne se reconstruisent, des Philippines à la Jamaïque, Haïti, le Pakistan et au-delà. Elles portent le coût d’une crise qu’elles n’ont pas créée. Le doit écouter et faire mieux. Justice climatique MAINTENANT !

Español
Las comunidades en primera línea están reconstruyendo, desde Filipinas hasta Jamaica, Haití, Pakistán y más allá. Están cargando con el costo de una crisis que no crearon. La debe escuchar y hacerlo mejor. ¡Justicia climática YA!

12/11/2025

The humanitarian situation in the Philippines is rapidly deteriorating, as over one million people have been affected by compounding climate disasters.

ActionAid Australia is working with the Women’s Emergency Network to provide emergency relief for women and their families.

Please donate today to support the people in the Philippines whose lives have been devastated by these disasters.

https://help.actionaid.org.au/47DiIqp

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

13/10/2025

Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.

All 10 ASEAN members are located in a disaster-prone region, with the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam frequently cited among the most affected globally. This shared vulnerability underscores the importance of collective action and regional cooperation in reducing risks and building resilience across Southeast Asia.

In the Philippines, disasters cause an estimated ₱200 billion in economic losses each year—most of which could be avoided through timely investments in resilience. Beyond the numbers, the country endures an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually, along with floods, landslides, droughts, and earthquakes that endanger lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.

The recent earthquakes in Cebu and Davao underscore the need for resilience against all hazards—whether driven by climate change or by the earth’s natural movements. Strengthening early warning systems, enforcing building standards, restoring ecosystems, and financing local preparedness save far more lives and resources than any post-disaster response can recover.

This call also aligns with the commemoration of the ASEAN Day for Disaster Management and the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER), a milestone that underscores two decades of regional cooperation, preparedness, and shared commitment to saving lives and reducing disaster risks.

Investing in resilience is investing in life, safety, and a sustainable future.

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