GAD Page of Denr-Penro Dinagat Islands

Equality in law is crucial for gender equality. Laws and policies shape the realities of women and girls in all aspects of life and in all parts of society. Just laws can be instruments to protect, promote and fulfill the rights of women and girls, contributing to just and inclusive societies, where no woman or girl is left behind. However, laws can also deny rights to women and girls and hinder the realization of a just and equal society.

International Development Law Organization - IDLO and UN Women, in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women, conducted an assessment of Philippine laws to facilitate the elimination or reform of laws that discriminate against women and girls, in support of the ‘Equality in Law for Women and Girls By 2030: A Multi-Stakeholder Strategy for Accelerated Action’.

This assessment, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄: 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, examines legislation and case law that may have direct or indirect, as well as intersecting or multiple, discriminatory provisions against women and girls in the Philippines. It makes recommendations for repeal, reform, or amendment of laws that concern different spheres of their lives – education, health, employment, marriage and family, and representation in political and public life among others.

You may access the publication here: https://www.idlo.int/publications/strengthening-gender-equality-law-analysis-philippine-legislation

Happy International Women's Day!

☑️ Health and Wellness Monitoring (weight, BP, and blood sugar)
☑️ Launching of Photo Booth Corner
☑️ Free Ear Piercing and Eyebrow Shaping for Juanas and Juans as well
☑️ Support to mini-business owner thru installation of mini bazaar every Tuesday