From 18 to 22 September 2023, MWSS RO Deputy Administrator for Administration and Legal Affairs (ALA-DA) and Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Chairperson Claudine B. Orocio-Isorena participated in the event “Accelerating Gender Equality in the Water and Gender Week 2023: First Operational Workshop of the Multi-Stakeholder Coalition Supporting the
Global Call for Action to Accelerate Gender Equality in the Water Domain” held in Mexico City.
The 2-day workshop was organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the National Association of Water and Sanitation Entities of Mexico AC (ANEAS), and was attended by 20 members from Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Italy, Guatemala, Mexico, Philippines, The Netherlands, and the USA. During the event, participants shared progress regarding commitments made at the UN 2023 Water Conference, and discussed projects to develop a Coalition´s workplan and roadmap.
The MWSS RO, led by its GFPS, stands with other stakeholders in championing the cause of GAD, particularly in the water sector. It also seeks collaborative partnerships with other organizations to make a positive difference in the lives of women and girls.
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Empower her. Conserve water.
Learn more about MWSS RO’s Gender and Development (GAD)-related programs and activities here: https://ro.mwss.gov.ph/gad-activities/