ONSITE REPORT
by Nina Somera, Isis International

Manila, Philippines (23 October 2009) - At the opening of the Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing + 15 at Miriam College, feminists who have lobbied hard at the United Nations (UN) and beyond through the years piece together their memories of struggles and hopes for the future.

by Nina Somera, Isis International

Manila - (22 October 2009) The Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing + 15 opened today here at Miriam College in the Philippines, with no less than Noeleen Heyzer, United Nations Undersecretary General and UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Executive Secretary gracing the process.

by Jasmine Ong

Speaking at the opening of the three-day Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing+15 at Miriam College in Quezon City yesterday, United Nations Under-Secretary-General Noeleen Heyzer touched on the timely topic of climate change, saying that "women and children are 14 times more likely to be victims of natural disasters than men in societies where gender inequalities exist."

"Weaving Wisdom, Confronting Crises, Forging the Future"
22 – 24 October 2009
Miriam College
Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines

Tune in to the recordings from the Plenary sessions.

October 22, 2009 - Opening Program
	Welcome Address Patricia Licuanan President, Miriam College Convenor, Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing+15
	Introduction of Keynote Speaker Leticia Ramos-Shahani Dean, College of International, Humanitarian and Development Studies Miriam College
	Keynote Address Noeleen Heyzer Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Executive Secretary, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific