Gender and Feminisms
Groups Laud Bacoor, Imus, and Quezon Cities for Actions Protecting People from Dangerous Mercury-Contaminated Cosmetics
EcoWaste and CGC urge other LGUs to follow suit to curb the illegal trade of mercury-added cosmetics in their areas 11 April 2026, Quezon City. Environmental health groups EcoWaste Coalition and Cavite Green Coalition (CGC) commended three local government units…
The World in Conflict — and Women at the Center
by Dimitra Staikou On March 16, 2026, in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan, at least eight women lost their lives and dozens more were injured when the roof of a building collapsed as they had gathered to receive state financial aid.…
Childhood in the Death Trap of Saline Water and Contraceptive Pills!
Reproductive Health of Coastal Adolescents in Crisis By Rita Bhowmick (Returned from Shyamnagar, Satkhira) / Dhaka Bureau The curse of climate change is no longer limited to rising sea levels or crop destruction; it has now invaded the wombs and…
EcoWaste Coalition Calls on Pakistan to Put an End to the Illegal Production and Trade of Mercury-Added Cosmetics
Group reveals toxic mercury up to 33,970 ppm in 18 out of 20 Pakistan-made fairness creams 5 April 2026, Quezon City. Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition took the Government of Pakistan…
NurturePH forum calls for stronger alignment to improve maternal, newborn health in Universal Health Care Era
by Geri Matthew Carretero, Jhpiego Philippines MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines — Maternal health outcomes in the Philippines have improved in recent years, with the maternal mortality ratio declining from 151 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020 to 119 in 2024, according…
Warning Out on Thailand-Made Skin Whitener Containing Berries as well as Mercury
27 March 2026, Quezon City. As the observance of the National Women’s Month draws to a close, the EcoWaste Coalition announced its discovery of a Thailand-made skin lightening product that boasts its use of blackberry, bilberry, blueberry, cranberry, and raspberry…
NCCA showcases women-led artistry through the ARTE BABAE exhibit
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opened the ARTE BABAE: An Exhibition of Women Traditional Artisans Exhibit last March 18, 2026, at the Likhang Filipino (Gallery 1), Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Pasay…
Defending the rights of people with disabilities and caregivers: A humanist mission.
Lavina Oduor is a Kenyan humanist social activist, co-founder, and current Director of Heart to Heart Smile, a volunteer-led organization whose mission is to prevent disabilities, advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and caregivers, and help create a…
‘Nurse Susie’ Road Show Launches This Women’s Month to Promote Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign
A new mascot is in town, and her name is Nurse Susie. Unveiled today during a Women’s Month Program at the Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC) in Quezon City, Nurse Susie advocates waste minimization, responsible healthcare waste management, and sustainable practices…
Civil Society Calls for a Women-Friendly Environment in BD Political Parties
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The active participation and leadership of women in politics are prerequisites for establishing a truly democratic and just society. However, current realities suggest that despite having legal frameworks, a lack of implementation and structural discrimination…
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