Ni NOEL ABUEL
Bilang pagkilala sa kahalagahan ng kababaihan sa pamilya at lipunan, isinulong ni Senador Cynthia Villar ang economic empowerment ng mga kababaihan partikular sa marginalized communities.
“Empowering women not only strengthens families and society but also nurtures future generations dedicated to nation-building,” pahayag ni Villar sa International Women Empowerment Assembly na idinaos sa Manila Prince Hotel, Ermita, Manila.
May temang “Peace and Sustainable Development”, ang okasyon na inorganisa ng Global Peace Foundation, Global Peace Women, International Council of Women at National Council of Women of the Philippines.
Kaakibat ang kanilang family foundation, sinabi ng senador na nagtayo ang Villar Foundation ng may 3,000 community-based livelihood projects at enterprises sa buong bansa.
Kabilang dito ang waterlily basket-weaving enterprise, handmade paper factory, coconet-weaving enterprise, charcoal-making factory, organic fertilizer making, bamboo processing. at agricultural related livelihood programs sa farm tourism facilities at farm schools.
“And I am proud to share with you that the women are a dominant force in these livelihood enterprises. I constantly remind these hardworking women that earning their own income enhances the welfare of their families,” sabi ni Villar.
Sa kasalukuyan, iginiit ng senador na mahalaga ang women’s economic participation sa pag-unlad ng bansa.
“This enable women to contribute significantly to their household’s well-being and the education of their children, who will become tomorrow’s leaders and nation-builders,” aniya pa.
Pahayag pa ni Villar, mahalaga sa paggawa ng solusyon para sa isang balanced ecosystem, equitable progress, at community welfare ang paglahok ng mga kababaihan na may kakaibang lakas at pananaw.
Iginiit nito na ang mga hakbang na ito ay para sa isang matatag na hinaharap.
“We are here, as empowered women, to contribute valuable insights on peace and sustainable development. We bring forth the unique blend of women qualities like emotional intelligence, a collaborative spirit, inclination for inclusivity, effective communication, creativity, along with strategic long-term thinking and commitment to ethical leadership,” sabi pa ni Villar, kilalang women advocate.
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