Germany
Babaylan Germany
Babaylan Germany, the Philippine Women’s Forum, is a response to the need for a concerted effort to address the problems and issues of Filipinas in Germany. It is a network of Filipinas who are members of various Philippine organizations and /or German women’s institutions in various cities of Germany.
The Philippine Women’s Forum e.V. is a registered, non-profit association in Germany.
BACKGROUND
It all started when Filipinas working in various German women institutions and Filipino organizations in Germany met and shared their experiences about work, problems, achievements, and visions for the Filipinas in Germany.
There are several organizations of migrant Filipinos, women organizations and Filipino-German associations in various cities in Germany who have played and continue to play an important role in providing support for Filipinas in Germany.
A positive development in the field of women’s concerns is the increasing involvement of Filipinas in women’s institutions or in institutions for foreign women tackling specific gender issues.
In November 1989, in order to coordinate the scattered efforts and initiatives, a group of Filipinas initiated a Filipino-German Women Solidarity Conference to establish contacts with other Filipino and German women’s groups and individuals, and develop further relations with them. This conference underlined the need for a Germany-wide network of Filipinas.
In September 1990, with more Filipinas joining the organizing committee, the Launching Congress of the Philippine Women’s Forum was held with 50 Filipinas present coming from various parts of Germany.
COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES
Meet Babaylan Germany’s Country Reps
Role & Responsibilities
Country representatives play a crucial role in facilitating communication, coordination, and collaboration among the various organizations operating within different European countries. These representatives serve as the local ambassadors and advocates for the network, ensuring that the specific needs and perspectives of Filipina women in their respective countries are addressed effectively.
1. Victoria von Stockhausen
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2. Elda Weis
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3. Babaylan Germany Rep 3
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Babaylan Germany’s Services
What We Offer
Babaylan Germany provides a forum for discussion of various women’s issues affecting Filipinas in Germany as well as a venue to share our understanding of our identity in a foreign land and culture; and in the process, to strengthen our identity as Filipinas in Germany. It is also our role to coordinate and support each other’s efforts and activities in various women’s issues and initiatives.
Information Dissemination
We provide information on the developments in Germany and in the Philippines that have a bearing on the lives of Filipinas in German.
Sponsorships
We sponsor or co-sponsor seminars, fora and discussions on important issues affecting Filipinas and other migrant women in Germany.
Support
We support existing local organizations by providing information and resources, launching joint activities and supporting the initiatives of Babaylan Germany, Philippine Women’s Forum members in areas with no existing local organizations
Campaigns
We launch campaigns and other activities against traffickers and recruiters found in exploiting Filipinas and other women from developing countries.
Representations
We make representations to the German and the Philippine governments for the protection of the rights of Filipinas.
Networking
We establish contacts and explores possibilities for common activities with women organizations in the Philippines, Germany and other countries in Europe
Gallery
A Glimpse of Babaylan Germany’s Activities
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