Women Leaders in HEIs and Beyond

Abstract

This chapter highlights the pivotal role of women leaders in the Philippines advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) with a particular focus on higher education institutions (HEIs) and their contribution to food security, equal access to education, gender equality, and climate change mitigation. It underscores the significance of women leadership across various sectors, including higher education, government, environmental management, and policy making. Using the grounded theory approach to qualitative research, the study discusses how the women leaders' initiatives in HEIs and other development projects work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The need for continued support and recognition of their vital role underscores the transformative impact of women leaders in driving sustainable development in the Philippines and collective commitment required to achieve these global goals. The significant role of media, particularly journalism, is also emphasized in pursuing the SDGs.