IDC Gender and Development Program

THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH

The IDC Gender and Development Program joins in the celebration of National Women's Month with the recurring theme "WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society"

WE represents Women and Everyone, highlighting the collective responsibility for gender equality, not solely resting on women but involving everyone. WE also symbolizes Women’s Empowerment, a goal achievable when various entities, ranging from agencies and institutions to private partners and duty-bearers at national and local levels, ensure women equal rights and opportunities. The active participation of women in seizing these opportunities is also essential. Through the collaborative efforts of women and everyone, achieving gender equality becomes a tangible possibility.

The National Women’s Month Celebration has its roots in the recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, a historical event stemming from the organizing efforts of women in the early 20th Century. Between 1909 and 1911, working women in the United States, united under the National Women’s Trade Union League and other groups, protested against low wages, lack of protective legislation, and harsh working conditions.

These demonstrations were a response to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in March 1911 in New York City, claiming the lives of over 140 working girls, primarily Italian and Jewish immigrants. The subsequent observances of IWD invoked the appalling working conditions and unfair labor practices leading up to the disaster.

In Europe, Clara Zetkin and the Socialist Women’s International advocated for March 8th to be recognized as International Women’s Day, annually celebrating working women worldwide. This celebration has left an indelible mark on historical events, including inspiring the general strike that initiated the Russian Revolution in St. Petersburg in 1917, where 10,000 women textile workers voiced their concerns.

IWD gained official recognition by the United Nations as a day to celebrate women’s contributions to societies globally. In the Philippines, the National Women’s Month Celebration has become a platform to spotlight women’s accomplishments and address ongoing and emerging issues related to women’s empowerment and gender equality. The focus is on concrete activities aligned with national and international agreements, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (1995-2025), the Framework Plan for Women, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Source: https://pcw.gov.ph/national-womens-month/

The 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women kicks off last November 25 spearheaded by the Philippine Commission on Women. As part of the campaign of mainstreaming Gender in schools, the IDC Gender and Development Program, will conduct a seminar entitled, "Understanding Gender-Based Sexual Harassment: The Safe Spaces Act."

Join us in exploring the vital intersection of gender and development as we strive to create and inclusive future. Let's collectively explore strategies in creating a safe environment and fostering a culture of respect in our workplaces and in schools.

To unlock new knowledge and ignite discussions that sparks inspiration and growth, your presence is the key! Save the date on December 1, 2023 at 9:00-12:nn at AVR 6, IDC. We have invited Ms. Rara Ganzon, Social Welfare Officer IV of the Iloilo Provincial Social Welfare and Development to share with us her expertise, experiences, and wonderful insights.

Let us empower and educate ourselves, and embrace diversity as together we can make a difference in this academic community.




Caption: Escander, BSSW 3
PubMat: Dems Camba

You are all invited to this Free Seminar. Registration is Free but First Come, First Serve Basis for the first 1000 registrants. Link will be posted tomorrow.

📢The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 6 is now open for registration!

𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆: In Fairness! Communicating the Language of GAD in the Workplace and in the Community

The webinar on gender-fair communication is a special topic of the 2023 GAD Webinar Series. It is designed to address the need of government agencies for training and practical guide on gender-fair language to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive content of policy issuances, advocacy and information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, and correspondences. The webinar will highlight the importance of using gender-fair language in promoting gender sensitivity and inclusivity in the workplace and in the community. It will also demonstrate the application of gender-fair communication standards and tools to create empowered content, avoid stereotypes, and ensure balanced representation and non-derogatory portrayal of women in media products, policy documents, and IEC materials.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://bit.ly/PCW2023GADWebinar6 [Update as of November 9, 2023 | 2:40 PM: Registration closed! We already reached the target number of participants.

✅This webinar is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲.
✅Registration will be accepted on a 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀.
✅Registration link will 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 once the number of registered participants 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬.
✅Only participants with approved registration shall receive the meeting link and password.
❗️Successful registrants (those with approved registration) who are a no-show during the actual GAD Webinar may not be allowed to register in the subsequent webinars organized by PCW.
🎥For those who will miss the registration, recorded videos of the complete webinar session will be uploaded and shared to the PCW’s Official Social Media accounts at a later time so be sure to follow us to stay updated!
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCWgovph
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcwgovph/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCWgovph
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
See the list of the upcoming 2023 GAD Webinar Series here: https://pcw.gov.ph/2023-gad-webinar-series/
For 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, feel free to contact our PCW- Technical Services and Regional Coordination Division (TSRCD) GAD Specialists through mobile number 09178454471 or email: [email protected].

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 3 is now open for registration!

𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆: Towards A Gender-Responsive Agency: The 7 Steps in Formulating A GAD Agenda

GAD Webinar 3 is a learning session on the development and monitoring and evaluation of the GAD Agenda, which is the basis for the annual formulation of agency GAD plans and budgets. The webinar will inform the participants on the tools and techniques for the identification and prioritization of the gender issues to be addressed over a six-year term, which is the timeframe of the GAD Agenda. The sessions will enhance knowledge and understanding of the seven (7) steps of formulating the GAD Agenda, which consists of the GAD Strategic Framework (Steps 1-5) and the GAD Strategic Plan (Steps 6-7). This webinar will also feature success stories, experiences, and lessons of government agencies that have developed and operationalized their GAD Agenda.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://bit.ly/2023PCWGADWebinar3
Update as of June 1, 2023, 2:44 PM: Registration closed! We already reached the target number of participants
________________________________________
✅This webinar is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲.
✅Registration will be accepted on a 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀.
✅Registration link will 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 once the number of registered participants 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬.
✅Only participants with approved registration shall receive the meeting link and password.
❗ Successful registrants (those with approved registration) who are a no-show during the actual GAD Webinar may not be allowed to register in the subsequent webinars organized by PCW.
📹 For those who will miss the registration, recorded videos of the complete webinar session will be uploaded and shared to the PCW’s Official Social Media accounts at a later time so be sure to follow us to stay updated!
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCWgovph
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCWgovph
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
See the list of the upcoming 2023 GAD Webinar Series here: https://pcw.gov.ph/2023-gad-webinar-series/

For 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, feel free to contact our PCW- Technical Services and Regional Coordination Division (TSRCD) GAD Specialists through mobile number 09178454471 or email: [email protected].

We just concluded our GAD orientation for Faculty and Staff of IDC. It was attended by different personnel from Academic and Non-Academic departments and some CBT, DDM, CCJ, BSSW students!

IDCian

Happy Women's Month!

The Philippine Higher Education Gender and Development Information System or what is known as PHILGADIS developed by CHED Region 9 was officially launched last 28 March 2022 during the culminating activity of CHED for the Women's Month.

ILOILO DOCTORS' COLLEGE - Gender and Development Program joins the nation in celebrating the 2023 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH.