Filipino Women’s Council (FWC) is a migrant-led organization founded in Rome, Italy in May 1991. We bring together Filipino migrant women and men — along with Italian and international allies — who share a commitment to equality, empowerment, and social justice.
Our mission is to empower Filipino migrant workers in Italy to understand and exercise their rights as women and men, as people of colour, as workers, and as migrants. Guided by feminist and human rights principles, we work to ensure that Filipino migrants are recognized not only for their labour, but also for their dignity, identity, and contributions to society.
FWC promotes social integration and gender equality, with a special focus on domestic workers and caregivers — the backbone of care work in Italy. We carry out:
- Empowerment and training programmes
- Information and awareness campaigns
- Socio-economic initiatives
- Counseling and peer support
- Intercultural mediation between the Filipino community and Italian institutions
We also engage in research, advocacy, and networking to increase the visibility, representation, and participation of Filipino migrants in Italy and across Europe.
FWC is actively involved in anti-racism initiatives at the EU level, contributing to campaigns, coalition-building, and policy dialogues that challenge discrimination and promote the rights of migrants, women, and racialised communities across Europe.
We work in partnership with Italian and Philippine NGOs, as well as international organizations including European Union and United Nations agencies, the Philippine Embassy in Rome, and its attached agencies such as OWWA/Migrant Workers Office, particularly on issues related to gender, migration, inclusion, and diaspora development.
Together, we strive for a society where Filipino migrants are seen, valued, and have equal opportunities to thrive — in Italy and beyond.
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