Lessons from the “pink revolution”: Former Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo in conversation with Virginia Haussegger

Join us as award-winning journalist, writer, commentator, and passionate gender equality advocate Virginia Haussegger sits down for a conversation with Leni Robredo, the former Vice President of the Philippines. 

Leni hit international headlines back in 2022 for what quickly became known as the “pink revolution” – a groundswell of public support from young Filipinos who donned pink and took to the streets in support of the only female candidate in their country's presidential election otherwise dominated by “strongman” machismo politics. 

Leni served for six years as Vice President, during which time she earned a reputation as a defender of humanitarian rights, passionate advocate for grassroots communities, and a woman committed to ending poverty and corruption in her country. 

Join us at the Australian National University as esteemed political journalist Virginia Haussegger sits down with Leni Robredo for an in-depth discussion of her life and political career. The panel will be followed by a reception where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow participants over a selection of drinks and canapés.  

About the speakers

Leni Robredo served as the Vice President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. Known for her advocacy on social justice, women's rights, and anti-poverty programs, Robredo has been a key figure in Philippine politics. Prior to her vice presidency, she was a member of the House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District of Camarines Sur. Robredo is widely respected for her integrity and commitment to public service, and she continues to be an influential voice in advocating for democratic values and reform in the Philippines. Since her time in office, Robredo has launched Angat Buhay, an NGO dedicated to empowering marginalised Filipino communities. 

Virginia Haussegger AM is an award-winning television journalist, writer and commentator. Virginia is a Board Director of the Public Interest Journalism Initiative, and member of the Yindyamarra Institute for Democracy, Advisory Group (Charles Sturt University). She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra where, in 2017, she launched BroadAgenda, Australia’s first gender equity news platform to bridge academic research into mainstream media.