Key Points
- According to Statista, in 2023, there were 4.01 billion women in the world's population of 8.06 billion people. This means that there are more men than women.
- Women and girls continue to face issues of gender inequality that can be limiting in their access to education, employment, and leadership positions.
- The celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 reminds everyone that much more needs to be done to advance equal rights for women and girls.
- The annual International Women's Day Honours List by Adhika Inc. recognises outstanding Filipino women and girls for their achievements and contributions to Australian society.
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'For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment:' Pantay na karapatan ng lahat patuloy na isinusulong ng International Women's Day
SBS Filipino
07:43
Adhika Incorporated is a non-profit organisation based in Sydney, with members involved in broadcasting and entertainment, and has been advocating for the Filipino-Australian community, with a particular focus on women.
Through its various initiatives and events, including the celebration of International Women's Day (IWD), the group, founded by Filipino community leader Josie Musa, has been championing Filipino women in Australia.
In the last 10 years, we have been holding IWD events to pay tribute to women and celebrate their contributions to society as well as girls to ensure that they grow up empowered to take on challenges along the way.Adhika Inc. founder Josie Musa
Annually worldwide, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
Joining this year's International Women's Day celebration, Adhika Inc., in partnership with Kababaihang Rizalista Incorporated (KRI) - Sydney Chapter, will host the '2025 International Women's Day Forum and Dinner' at Dooleys Catholic Club, Regents Park New South Wales on March 15.
With the global theme, "For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, the forum will feature discussions on critical issues affecting women and girls, including leadership, equality, creativity, sustainability, development, and the intersection of the green and digital economies. It aims to explore strategies for ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender.
A special segment will also unveil this year's "International Women's Day Honours List".
The list recognises outstanding Filipino women and girls who have demonstrated exceptional service, courage, determination, leadership, love and care for others.
In addition to Women's Day, the whole month of March is dedicated to Women's History Month.
This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the UN Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This document has become a blueprint for women's rights around the world.
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Women's History Month: Filipino women push for equal opportunities in science and technology
SBS Filipino
11:48
In a previous Adhika event in 2023, Dr Zeny Edwards OAM expressed her gratitude to the group for holding such an event to recognise Filipinas' achievements and contributions to the wider Australian society.
An architectural historian, award-winning author and biographer, Dr Edwards, who has lived in Australia for almost 50 years, is a testament to women's talent and ability in leadership, making a difference in fields mostly dominated by men.
"I think your path to the future is guided by something higher than yourself," says the 2020 Medal of the Order of Australia recipient.
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