"Ang Quezon City ay City of Stars...It's also the City of Inclusivity" - President Dr. Theresita V. Atienza
Mar. 16 - The Quezon City University’s auditorium was filled with warmth and joy as women from the Quezon City Ladies Foundation Inc. gathered to attend the film showing titled “She Said” which was suggested by Mayor Joy Belmonte from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
After the film showing, the Quezon City University's President, Dr. Theresita V. Atienza
gave a message. She said that we are quite fortunate that the Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte sincerely supports education by giving her 101% support when the university received institutional recognition. She also added that the university is always open for the Quezon City Ladies Foundation Inc.'s events.
Also, the President of the Quezon City Ladies Foundation Inc. (QCFLI), Joy Marie W. Sotto gave a speech and wished everyone a joyful and blessed women's month. "Women across the world still face problems and challenges in how to effectively fight for their rights," Sotto said. She added that she firmly believes that our goal in coming together is to maintain our commitment to establishing a resilient, safe, and inclusive society for women of all ages, races, and nationalities. She wishes that we will never cease seeking for interventions that can strengthen and uplift one another.
Atty. Maria Joy Karen G. Adraneda-Filio discussed the topic of accessibility to help and justice.
The discussion emphasizes that dignity is inherent to every person and is not a choice, as stated in the opening of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Also, Atty. Adraneda-Filio introduced the Me Too Movement, established by Tarana Burke in 2006, which aims to encourage women alongside with the marginalized sector to speak up and report their experiences of sexual violence and abuse. The event was concluded by Carmencita V.
Medalla, the Executive Vice President of QCLFI, presentation of certificates of appreciation to the speakers, and followed by the distribution of tokens and snacks.
Additional Text Eidelweiss Pelayo
Photo by Christian Dave Daniel
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