The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the celebration on the Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week, or “Girl Child Week” from 22-28 March 2026. In accordance with Proclamation No. 759, March 6, 1996, the fourth week of March is celebrated as “Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week”.  The observance also complements the annual National Women’s Month Celebration every March.

The official theme for this year’s celebration, “Katawan Ko, Karapatan Ko: Edukasyon Tungo sa Malaya at Ligtas na Pagpapasaya”, focuses on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), addressing critical concerns such as adolescent pregnancy; child, early, and forced marriage; sexually transmitted infections; and responsible parenthood and family planning.