Different government and non-government agencies, partner-stakeholders and members of the RGADC joined together in one photo to show solidarity during the kick-off celebration of NWM 2022

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga joins the rest of the nation in the observance of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) with the theme, “We Make Change Work For Women. – Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran.”

To officially begin the month-long celebration, a purple motorcade within Butuan City proper was conducted, followed by a Regional kick-off ceremony which took place earlier at the Philippine Scienc e High School Gymnasium, Tiniwisan, Butuan City.

The said activities were participated by different government and non-government organizations, partner-stakeholders, the private sector, and members from the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) including DSWD, which was represented by Gender And Development Focal Person and Protective Services Chief, Jessie Catherine B. Aranas.

NWMC 2022 highlights the numerous achievements of women and girls in the community. Thus, emphasizing women empowerment as active contributors to today’s societal development.

The ceremony ended with the One Billion Rising Advocacy Dance to signify everyone’s commitment to continue promote actions towards gender equality and women empowerment that will pave the way towards a positive change in the society.#

PSD Chief and GAD focal person represented DSWD during the kick-off ceremony of the 2022 National Women’s Month celebration.
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