Legarda champions women's leadership in peace and security

Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women's leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient.

In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), the four-term senator highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving the transformation.

“In my almost three decades of legislative experience, I have realized that the road towards addressing the unique needs of women in conflict areas requires practical measures, in terms of resources and financing, and gender-responsive policies,” Legarda said.  

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