Investing in Women has kickstarted a new phase for 2023 – 2027 with new partnerships to advance workplace gender equality, care economy policies, campaigns and communities of practice, and gender lens investing. We invited our partners and stakeholders to join in interactive dialogues in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam on the trends, challenges, priorities, and opportunities for advancing women''s economic empowerment in the region.

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(L-R) Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Director for Southeast Asia Gender and Human Development, Mark Bailey, IW CEO Hannah Birdsey, IW Policy and Reforms Director and Indonesia Country Lead Maesy Angelina, Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures Susli Lie, Co-Founder and Chief Editor of Magdalene Devi Asmarani, IBCWE Executive Director Wita Krisanti, Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Ms Gita Kamath and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Counsellor for Economic & Trade, Simon Anderson at the Investing in Women Launch in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. The event marks the beginning of a new phase in the initiative, focusing on furthering workplace gender equality and enhancing childcare support across Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Photo credit: Bannu Maulana

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Guests and partners network at the Investing in Women launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, where Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Ms Gita Kamath, highlighted the initiative’s significant achievements and the new phase focusing on workplace gender equality and childcare support. Photo credit: Bannu Maulana

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(L-R) Panelists Devi Asmarani, Co-Founder and Chief Editor of Magdalene, Susli Lie, Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures and Wita Krisanti, IBCWE Executive Director, engage in a discussion on the current state of women’s economic empowerment in Indonesia during the Investing in Women launch event in Indonesia on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. The session, which highlighted the progress and challenges in advancing gender equality, was facilitated by IW CEO Hannah Birdsey. Photo credit: Bannu Maulana

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(L-R) Australia’s Deputy Head of Mission to the Philippines Dr Moya Collett, Undersecretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Philippines Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, IW CEO Hannah Birdsey, Co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines Priya Thachadi, Executive Director of Oxfam Pilipinas Erika Geronimo, and ACCIONA’s Head of HR for Southeast Asia Adrian Tiozon at the Investing in Women Launch in Makati City, Philippines on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. This event marks the commencement of the new phase of the program in the Philippines (2023-2027). Photo credit: Flordeliz Ranola

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Panelists Adrian Tiozon, ACCIONA’s Head of HR for Southeast Asia, Priya Thachadi, Co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, and Erika Geronimo, Executive Director of Oxfam Pilipinas engage in a discussion facilitated by IW CEO Hannah Birdsey. The panel at the Investing in Women launch event in Makati City, Philippines on 7 May 2024, addressed key trends and challenges in advancing women’s economic empowerment in the Philippines, highlighting the theme “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress.” Photo credit: Flordeliz Ranola

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Guests and partners sign the commitment wall at the Investing in Women launch event in Makati City, Philippines, on 7 May 2024. The wall, featuring a pledge to support women in the workplace and business, marks the start of a new phase of IW’s program aimed at accelerating women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: Flordeliz Ranola

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Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Ms Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, delivers a keynote speech at the Investing in Women launch event in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 22 May 2024. The event, co-hosted by the Australian Embassy, marks the beginning of a new phase of Investing in Women focused on accelerating women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia. Attendees included private sector partners, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade representatives, and key stakeholders dedicated to promoting gender equality. Photo credit: FA Production

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Investing in Women’s Campaign and Communities of Practice Director, Kim Patria, (seen at the rightmost side of the photo) moderates a panel discussion featuring partners (L-R) Ms Quynh Anh Mai, Head of Programs, TUVA Communication; Mr Binh Le, Director, ECUE; Mr Minh Phan, CEO, JupViec.vn; and Ms Natalie Fairlie, Vice President, AusCham Vietnam and Managing Director, Ascending Strategies, during the Investing in Women launch event in Hanoi on 22 May 2024. The discussion focused on trends, priorities, and collaboration opportunities for advancing women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam. Photo credit: FA Production

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Participants at the Investing in Women launch event in Hanoi, Vietnam on 22 May 2024, pose for a group photo while demonstrating the equality sign with their arms, signifying their commitment to gender equality and their support for initiatives aimed at advancing women's economic empowerment. The event celebrated the start of a new phase aimed at accelerating women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia. Photo credit: FA Production

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