GAD leads deepening session on gender equality

In a proactive effort to campaign in ending the Violence Against Women (VAW) and to mainstream gender and development, the Caraga State University-Main Campus’ Gender and Development (GAD) Office organized a two-day training session on Gender Awareness and GAD Tools (HGDG).

The workshop was attended by the university’s GFPS members and faculty researchers who play pivotal roles in various research and academic endeavors. The training took place at Caraga State University-Main Campus on December 11-12, 2023, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, spanning two full days. To provide expert insights, a resource speaker from the Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Oliver Salino, was invited to discuss the Building Blocks of Gender Analysis and the application of the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines.

The objective of these sessions was to foster an equitable, safe, and dignified working environment for all university stakeholders, including staff, program beneficiaries, families, and community members. This was achieved by examining existing processes within the university, with a particular focus on gender awareness and GAD tools.

In the ongoing commitment to strategically address identified gender disparities within the University, the GAD Office's initiative in organizing the "Deepening Sessions on Gender Awareness and GAD Tools (HGDG)" reflects a proactive approach to creating positive change. As the university continues to prioritize gender awareness through gender mainstreaming, the impact of these sessions is anticipated to ripple through various aspects of research, academia, and community engagement, fostering a more equitable and harmonious university environment.

This activity is in line with the annual observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) of the Regional Development Council’s Regional Gender and Development Committee (RDC RGADC), and the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (RIACAT VAWC). via gad│pico