FES Philippines

Join us this Friday for an in-depth expert dialogue following the launch of our new study, “Advancing Feminist Principles in the Asia-Pacific through International Policy”.

The event will feature a distinguished panel of leaders who will provide regional context and share their insights on the future of inclusive international policy:

🟣 Former Amb. Prakash Kumar Suvedi, Executive Director, Institute of Foreign Affairs

🟣 Bandana Rana, Member, UN CEDAW Committee

🟣 Patricia Miranda Wattimena, Program Coordinator, Environment and ESCR

🟣 Dr. Amlan Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Delhi

💡Together we will explore evidence-based pathways to address social inequalities through a more coherent and inclusive policymaking.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Friday, 17 April 2026

🕒 Time: 16:30 (Kathmandu) | 17:45 (Bangkok) | 11:45 (CEST)

💻 Platform: Zoom

🗣 Language: English

📌 Join us in the dialogue. Register here: 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RaasA1tLSu25LptEpvXV3Q

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀

Security debates are often shaped within a narrow circle. Yet the challenges facing today’s policy community are increasingly complex, requiring perspectives that reflect the diversity of the societies they seek to protect. Despite the vital role women play in peacebuilding, governance, and public service, they remain underrepresented in many of the institutions where national security and foreign policy discussions take place.

The 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 was created to help address this gap. Each year, it brings together emerging Filipina leaders from across government, academia, civil society, and media who are already engaging with the evolving questions shaping the country’s security landscape.

Over the coming months, the 2026 fellows will take part in workshops, mentorship, and policy dialogues designed to deepen their expertise while strengthening the networks that sustain thoughtful and inclusive security conversations.

Investing in early-career leaders matters. The ideas and relationships built at this stage often shape the policy debates of the years ahead. Follow the cohort’s journey over the coming months as they engage with the evolving questions shaping security and governance in the Philippines.