Category: Gender and Development

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NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025

NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025 by setting up a booth, providing disability manuals, brochures, and informational materials to promote the inclusion of women with disabilities. It was a vibrant space highlighting our commitment to empowering women of all the sector, with this year’s theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat continue reading : NCDA participated in PCW’s National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-off 2025

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) took part in the launch of the Australia Awards Philippines short course, Improving Competencies in GEDSI and Climate Resilience Planning and Change Management, held in Manila this January. The program, led by Dr. Prue Brown from continue reading : 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code

NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code Taguig City, January 31, 2025 – The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), represented by Planning Officer III Mojaira I. Dela Cruz, participated in the final public hearing for the Bangsamoro Gender and Development (GAD) Code, advocating for stronger disability inclusion in policies affecting women and continue reading : NCDA Pushes for Disability Inclusion in Bangsamoro GAD Code

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿

𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) inaugurated its Gender and Development (GAD) Corner on Monday, December 2, 2024. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Executive Director Glenda D. Relova and OIC-Deputy Executive Director Dandy C. Victa, with contributions from Dr. Mark Anthony B. Inocencio, NCDA Information, Communication, continue reading : 𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿

𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟖-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧!

𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟖-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧!

𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟖-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧! Ngayong Nobyembre 25-December 12, 2024, ginugunita natin ang 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖). Kasabay nito ang pagsisimula ng 𝟭𝟴-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 na may temang “𝙑𝘼𝙒 𝘽𝙞𝙜𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨, 𝙉𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙉𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙨”. Sama-sama nating continue reading : 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝟏𝟖-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧!

20th Women with Disability Day

  Join the nation and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in celebrating Women with Disabilities Day 2024, themed “LIPUNANG PATAS SA BAGONG PILIPINAS: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!” Per Proclamation No. 744, every last Monday of March is Women with Disabilities Day. The observance aims to promote the rights of women with disabilities particularly continue reading : 20th Women with Disability Day

𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗢’𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔, 𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗦

In celebration of Women with Disabilities Day this month, the Philippine Sports Commission and the National Council on Disability Affairs are inviting everyone to participate in our Exercise Video Contest for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). I-sayaw at igiling ang angking galing sa pagdiriwang ng kagandahan, galing at lakas ng mga kababaihan! Guidelines for the PSC continue reading : 𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗢’𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔, 𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗦

Attendees of the Trainers' Training on the Use of Gender Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities

NCDA commences Trainer’s Training on Gender Equality focusing on Women with Disabilities

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) has commenced its Trainers’ Training on the Use of Gender Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities, running from October 3rd to 5th, 2023 at Microtel Davao City, Davao Del Sur. This training is about empowering Trainers on the use of Gender Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities to continue reading : NCDA commences Trainer’s Training on Gender Equality focusing on Women with Disabilities

Sir Don poses together with Women with Disabilities advocates

Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities

The first rollout of Luzon Cluster participants of the Trainers’ Training Manual on Gender and Equality Focusing on Women with Disabilities was held in Kimberly Hotel, Tagaytay City on September 5 and 6, 2020. This was participated by PDAO officers, Disability Advocates and Gad Focal Persons. NCDA Executive Director Joniro “Don” Fradejas delivered his welcome continue reading : Trainers’ Training Manual On Gender And Equality Focusing On Women With Disabilities

Gender and Development (GAD) Training

NCDA recently conducted a three-day GAD training entitled GAD Mainstreaming Disability Inclusive Program. Mr. Raymond Mazo served as our Resource Person. NCDA Officer-in-Charge-Executive Director Dandy C. Victa delivered his opening remarks and welcomed all participants, including Mr. Mazo.

The Nation celebrates the 17th Women with Disabilities Day

The nation celebrates the 17th Women with Disabilities Day according to Proclamation No. 744 issued on December 6, 2004, entitled “Declaring the Last Monday of March of Every Year as Women with Disabilities Day”. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) are both mandated to spearhead the celebration together continue reading : The Nation celebrates the 17th Women with Disabilities Day

JUANA TALKS: Bakit Mahalaga ang Agenda ni Juana?

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will have its 18th Congress entitled “JUANA TALKS: Bakit Mahalaga ang Agenda ni Juana?” on September 26, 2019, Thursday, at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Highlight of the Congress would be the presentation-discussion on “Removing Gender Discrimination in the Legal Framework” and   “Call for Gender-Responsive Laws.” The continue reading : JUANA TALKS: Bakit Mahalaga ang Agenda ni Juana?

3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities

The NCDA conducted a “3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities” on 15-17 May 2018 at the Ramada Manila Hotel, Binondo, Manila. The conference was attended by forty-seven (47) attendees composed of PDAO/Leaders of Persons/Women with Disabilities per region, representatives per sector, GAD Focal Persons of selected Provinces, and NCDA Officers and Staff. continue reading : 3-day Conference on Gender Equality Focusing Women with Disabilities

2017 Training of Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development

The NCDA conducted series of Training on Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development for 2017. The training was participated in by persons with disabilities especially women with their respective PDAO/focal persons. The training’s objectives were as follows: (1) to increase the awareness of participants on the rights and responsibilities of persons/women with disabilities; (2) To increase continue reading : 2017 Training of Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development

2017 Training of Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development

The NCDA conducted series of Training on Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development for 2017. From the top left: Fifty-four (54) participants from the Provinces and Cities of Region 6 attended the training held last March 14-16, 2017 at the Gov. Cabagnot Tourism and Training Center, Aklan; Sixty-three (63) participants from Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) attended continue reading : 2017 Training of Gender, Disability, and Leadership Development

NCDA engages with WOW LEAP, Inc. and other stakeholders on “Build Back Better”

The NCDA partners with WOW Leap Inc. and other stakeholders in undertaking activities to make Tacloban City’s Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management plan gender and disability inclusive. The NCDA, City Government of Tacloban (CGT), WOW LEAP, and Inclusive Development and Empowerment Agenda (IDEA) vow to undertake activities for capacity building and technical assistance to continue reading : NCDA engages with WOW LEAP, Inc. and other stakeholders on “Build Back Better”