Why do we

advocate
GAD?
GAD
Gender and Development
 GAD
Gender and Development

refers to the development perspective and process

that is participatory and empowering, equitable,
sustainable, free from violence, respectful of
human rights, supportive of self-determination
and actualization of human potentials.
Rationale on
advocating GAD

Compliance

Commitment

Obligation
Compliance
“At least five percent (5%) of the total agency
budget appropriations authorized under the
annual GAA shall correspond to activities
supporting GAD plans and programs.”
- Joint Circular 2012-01
Commitment
The Philippines is committed internationally
- signatory (among the 179 countries) of
CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women), known as
the International Bill of Rights of Women
Commitment
Nationally, the 1987 Philippine
Constitution, Article II Sec. 14 states that
- “The State recognizes the role of women
in nation building and shall promote the
FUNDAMENTAL EQUALITY before the law
of women and men.”
Commitment
Sustainable Development Goals (2016 – 2030)
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Commitment
Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022)
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Three (3) Pillars:

1. Malasakit or enhancing the Social Fabric

2. Pagbabago or inequality-reducing transformation
3. Patuloy na Pag-unlad or Increasing Growth Potential
Obligation
Development that is national has a government that advocates:

1.Good Governance
2. Inclusive Growth
3. Quality, equitable, culture-based,
and complete basic education
4. Gender Equality
Development is communal,
national, and international. Therefore,
development should be felt by ALL.