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The 7th AAWS Congress officially kicked off today!![]()
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The 7th Asian Association of Women’s Studies (AAWS) Congress 2025 officially opened today, 6 November 2025, both online via Zoom, and onsite at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.![]()
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With the theme “Empower, Sustain, and Democratize: Asian Women’s Journey at the Intersection of Change,” the congress gathered members of AAWS, UPOU constituents, and distinguished guests in a meaningful celebration of women’s scholarship and advocacy across Asia.![]()
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During the opening ceremony, UPOU Chancellor and Professor, Dr. Joane Serrano, welcomed the participants and stated that the “AAWS Congress Invites us to reflect on our current realities and to imagine together what are the just, equitable, and sustainable future can lead life.” Chancellor Serrano then formally declared the opening of the 7th AAWS Congress 2025.![]()
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Hon. Leila de Lima, Mamamayang Liberal Partylist Representative from the House of Representatives, delivered the keynote address, underscoring the context-specific nature of women’s struggles. She also shared her story of detention and the insights she gained during her seclusion, particularly as a woman reflecting on empowerment, democratization, and sustainability. “How do we empower? We begin by seeing women whose stories reach public records. Asian women do not merely stand still. We move systems, we move history. We move the future toward justice.”![]()
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Assoc. Prof. Finaflor Taylan, DProfSt, RSW, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and President of AAWS, presented the conference rationale titled “Dissecting Women and Feminist Discourses through the AAWS Congress.” She declared, “This congress not only reflect on change but to live it...not just in Asia but all over the world.” Dr. Taylan also emphasized that the pandemic has shown the need to place gender at the core of reimagining inclusive education, leadership, and governance to foster genuine empowerment.![]()
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To mark another milestone in collaboration, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between UPOU and AAWS was held, to formalize the partnership.![]()
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