Ambassador Thomeczek summarized the discussion and concluded by reading the President’s Message to commemorate the women’s month. In her closing remarks, Consul General Donna Rodriguez heartily thanked the ladies for their active participation in the sharing session.
Of the estimated 20,338 overseas Filipinos in Germany, more than 80% or 16,760 are female (German Federal Statistics Office). An estimated 34% of all overseas Filipinos in Germany are housewives. Some of the challenges relating specifically to women are those that arise from marriage, especially adjustment to the foreign environment. As such, female community leaders, like the panelists during the sharing session, and a strong female network, play a big role in providing support and creating the conditions for Filipinas to adapt and flourish in their new environment. (***END)