Mindanao

Stories of Resilience: Johnny & Juanita

Johnny and Juanita Paz, a couple, carry the deeply rooted Filipino tradition of respect for older people. So, they decided to take care of not one but two sick elderly, both parents of Juanita, in a small house in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao.

Stories of Resilience: Hasna

Under the scorching heat, a lady holding a megaphone with a loudspeaker beside her goes around Datu Abdullah Sangki (DAS), Maguindanao in a tricycle. The lady informs the residents of the importance of face masks, face shields, proper handwashing, and social distancing to prevent the spread of...

Sarah Dilangalen, Women’s Federation President of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao supervises two women on sewing Inaul face masks. (Photo: Princess Taroza/Oxfam)

Stories of Resilience: Sarah

Sarah, 61, discovered her interest in sewing at the age of nine with the inspiration and guidance of her skilled dressmaker mother. In a family of eight in Datu Abdullah Sangki (DAS), Maguindanao, Sarah and her mother are the only ones who love tailoring.

Women: Silent no more

Recognizing the role of women in the peace process, the United Youth of the Philippines-Women (UnYPhil-Women) with support from Oxfam in partnership with the Australian Government through the project Women's Empowerment for Leadership in Development and Peace in the Bangsamoro (WELD-Peace),...

A Gender Snapshot of the Marawi Crisis

The Marawi crisis that happened in May 2017 had multi-faceted effects on women, men, girls, and boys. This report aims to provide a gender analysis of the situation of Marawi internally displaced individuals (IDPs). It seeks to inform about efforts on early recovery, highlight the need for gender...

A Gender Snapshot: the needs of women and men displaced by the Marawi conflict

Eight months after the conflict erupted in Marawi, the pursuit of recovery remains a long-term endeavor. While needs of displaced families are continually being addressed by government and humanitarian actors, a big number of the displaced population continue to face difficult conditions.

Women write their visions for better recovery of the educational institutions of Marawi

Moro women rise above difficult choices

May 26 was the day Farhana didn't have the slightest hint of a choice. As she faced a band of militants who didn't budge as they aimed their firearms at her unless she leaves her house, she saw soldiers on the other end of the road pressing her to run towards them.

Marawi Response: One month on

As the crisis in Marawi City enters its fifth week, there are concerns that the situation could become protracted, with no immediate indication on when evacuees could return to their homes. The number of evacuees continue to increase as neighboring municipalities affected by the ongoing offensives...

Media Release: Protect civilians suffering from protracted displacement in Mindanao

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A woman from Tukalipnao in Mamasapano, Mindanao (Photo: Rhea Catada/Oxfam)

Holding on to peace:stories of struggle and hope in Tukanalipao

Tukanalipao is one of the 15 villages in the poor municipality of Mamasapano, in Southern Philippines. One year ago, an armed encounter in the small village of Tukanalipao killed more than 60 Filipinos,including an eight-year-old girl from the poor community.

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