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2024 WIN DRR Awards honors outstanding women leaders

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In the photo are: broadcast journalist Karen Davila; WIN DRR Excellence Award finalists Fathimah Himya from the Maldives and Muliagatele Filomena Nelson from Samoa; Rising Star Award winner Robyn Camille Mijares from the Philippines; Rising Star Award finalists Dr. Nairwita Bandyopadhyay from India, Nayyab Ali from Pakistan, and Mediatrich Triani from Indonesia; Excellence Award finalists Loreine Dela Cruz from the Philippines and Ariunaa Chadraabal from Mongolia; Rising Star Award finalist Liva Shrestha from Nepal; Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga; Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for DRR and Head of the UN Office for DRR His Excellency Kamal Kishore; SM Prime Lead Executive for Design, Innovation, and Strategy Jessica Bianca Sy; Australian Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley; SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy; and Rising Star Award finalist Jewel Luti Leao Tuitama from New Zealand.

The 2024 WIN DRR Awards honored exceptional women leaders making a significant impact in disaster risk reduction across Asia and the Pacific. Organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and supported by the Australian government and SM Prime Holdings, the awards celebrate the achievements of female trailblazers in the field.

Maria Linibi from Papua New Guinea received the prestigious 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award. As the president of the Women in Agriculture Development Foundation, Linibi has empowered over 20,000 women farmers, championing disaster risk reduction and sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen food security and community resilience.

Meanwhile, Robyn Camille Mijares from the Philippines was recognized with the Rising Star Award for her advocacy work in food security. Her efforts were highlighted during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), emphasizing the critical role of young women leaders in building a safer and more sustainable future.

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