DSWD-7 Pushes Women’s Issues In Various Agenda

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII continues to push for the inclusion of issues regarding women as it also observes the 2016 Women’s Month.

“We know how important the role of women in nation building so we will continue to lobby and support policies related to gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fulfillment of women’s human rights,” said Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre.

This year’s celebration carries the theme “Kaayuhan ni Juana, I-apil sa Adyenda”.

The theme resonates the call for gender-balance in leadership and decision-making positions both in public and private sector; inclusion of women’s concerns in leadership platforms and the government’s development agenda; and capacitating and preparing women and girls to reach their goals.

The month-long celebration will kick-off with a parade on March 8 spearheaded by the Cebu City Commission on Women and Family Affairs.

To further intensify the advocacy efforts, social welfare officers from DSWD-7 will act as resource speakers during the weekly Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) – Cebu on March 23.

On March 29, a women’s rights forum will also be conducted among the DSWD-7 internal staff.

A bigger assembly of women and GAD advocates will also be conducted on the culminating activity on March 31 at the Family Park in Talamban, Cebu City to celebrate the achievements and gains with regard to bridging the gender gap and promoting women’s empowerment.