Category: Gender and Development

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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”