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Negros Occidental first to partner with ILO for gender resource center: guv

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Negros Occidental is the first province in the country to partner with the International Labor Organization and the Center for Migrant Advocacy for a 22-month project entitled, “Establishing and Institutionalizing a Gender-Responsive Migrant Resource Center Help Desks and Services for Women Migrant Workers in the Province of Negros Occidental.”

Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson highlighted this achievement at the celebration of OFW Family Day 2022 spearheaded by the Bago City Federation of OFWs on Monday, February 21, a Capitol press release said.

The project, which was implemented in coordination with OFW Negros Occidental Federation, and the Center for Migrant Advocacy, is part of the Spotlight Initiatives of UN Women and the European Union, and the Safe and Fair Program of the International Labor Organization in the ASEAN Region.

Lacson said that the day’s celebration acknowledges not just the contribution of migrant workers to the country’s economy, but also honor their sacrifices.

The activity held at Brgy. Tabunan Covered Court, was also attended by Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo, OWWA Regional Director Amy Crisostomo, OWWA Programs and Services Division Chief, Rizza Joy Moldes, OWWA NRCO Officer Dave Saturnino, OFW Negros Occ. Federation Inc. (ONOFI) president, Salvacion Barrios, Executive Assistant to the Governor Marie June Castro, and Anabel Mateo, president of the Bago City Federation of OFW Family Circle, among others.*

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