To celebrate Women’s Month this March, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) announced the Purple Wednesdays project where the public are encouraged to wear purple on every Wednesday of March to show support for women’s empowerment and gender
equality.
According to PCW, the color purple is recognized all over the globe as the color of women and the official color of the International Women’s Day held annually on March 8. The color symbolizes justice and dignity.
“The 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new recurring theme from this year to 2028: WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” the PCW said on its website.
“Make this your Wednesday habit this month of March! Maki-isa sa Purple Wednesdays bilang suporta sa karapatan ng mga kababaihan at pagkakapantay-pantay ng kasarian,” it also said on its Facebook page.
The Commission on Human Rights’ Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Center has cooperated with GABRIELA and Sarilaya to arrange some activities under the theme, "Kababaihan Para sa Karapatan, Kababaihan Para sa Makatarungang Lipunan.”
Likewise, the Department of Social Welfare and Development urges the public to observe and participate in the celebration of the National Women’s Month; looking back at the achievements and contributions of Filipinas who had helped in the building of our nation.
Written by Chesca Chua;
photo from Philippine Commission on Women
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