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International GAD Mandates

Overview of the focus on gender and development initiatives internationally.
Included references to geographic regions, specifically the United States and Canada.

International GAD Mandates

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

Date: December 10, 1948.
Provides a comprehensive list of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Functions as a common standard of achievement for all people and nations (Preamble).
Ensures the protection of human rights, albeit not legally binding.

30 Basic Human Rights

Born free and equal.
No discrimination.
Right to life.
Freedom from slavery.
Protection against torture and inhumane treatment.
Equal rights in any country.
Equality before the law.
Rights protected by law.
Protection against unfair detainment.
Right to fair trial.
Presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
Right to privacy.
Freedom of movement and residence.
Right to asylum.
Right to nationality.
Right to marry and form a family.
Right to own property.
Freedom of thought and religion.
Freedom of opinion and expression.
Right to peaceful assembly.
Right to participate in democracy.
Right to social security.
Right to work.
Right to rest and leisure.
Right to an adequate standard of living.
Right to education.
Right to participate in cultural life.
Freedom of movement worldwide.
Subject to law and limitations.
Human rights cannot be taken away.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW, 1979)

CEDAW acts as a comprehensive international bill outlining women's rights.
Features a preamble and 30 articles aimed at eliminating discrimination against women.

Definition of Discrimination

Discrimination against women is defined as any distinction or restriction based on sex that adversely affects women, aiming for equality with men in all aspects of life.

Key Articles of CEDAW

Articles 1-5: Definition, duty of states, equality.
Articles 6-18: Address specific issues such as trafficking, political participation, nationality, and education.
Articles 19-30: Cover employment, health, legal equality, and the role of the CEDAW committee.

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995)

Established during the Fourth World Conference on Women.
Framework for women's rights with 12 critical areas of concern such as poverty, education, health, violence and armed conflict.

Sustainable Development Goals (2015)

UN GA's Resolution 70/1 focused on the principle of "leaving no one behind," establishing a holistic approach for sustainable development.
Includes 17 Global Goals to tackle issues like poverty, hunger, education, gender equality, and climate action.

National GAD Mandates

Philippine Constitution

Article II, Section 14 emphasizes the recognition of women's roles in nation-building and mandates equality before the law.

Republic Act 7192 (1992)

The Women in Development and Nation-Building Act promotes women's full integration into development efforts.

Executive Order 273

Approved the Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development, institutionalizing GAD initiatives.

Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)

Aims to end discrimination against women and promote rights, particularly for marginalized sectors.

Gender Mainstreaming Strategies

Mandated all government agencies to adopt gender mainstreaming to fulfill women's rights and eliminate discrimination.

Marginalized Sectors Addressed in MCW

Small farmers and rural workers.
Fisherfolk.
Urban poor.
Workers in formal and informal sectors.
Indigenous peoples and migrants.
Vulnerable children and those with disabilities.

Education Policies Supporting GAD

CHED Memo Order 01, Series of 2015 outlines policies for gender-responsive education in higher education institutions.
DepEd Order No. 32, s2017 establishes gender-responsive basic education policy aligned with numerous gender and development mandates.

Current Observations and Challenges

Persistent gender issues in education include low enrolment for women in STEAM programs, sexist curricula, and mental health disparities.
Violence against children and bullying are prevalent, impacting education environments.

GAD Budgeting Framework

Gender and Development Budget Policy

Originated from the General Appropriations Act in 1995, mandating a minimum of 5% of total government budgets to support gender programs.

Utilization of GAD Funds

GAD Funds to focus on programs addressing gender issues identified in agency plans.

Audit Concerns

Common concerns include inadequate allocation of funds for GAD, failure to implement projects fully, and not utilizing funds effectively for gender issues.

Conclusion

Ongoing efforts emphasize the importance of gender rights and development through legal frameworks, policies, and actionable plans in education and broader societal development.