Chapter 4 Flashcards
Chapter 4 title:
Political-Legal Perspectives of the Philippine GAD Program
“The ___ focuses on those who are most marginalized, excluded or discriminated against
human rights-based approach
Works toward outcome goals
NEEDS-BASED APPROACH
Works toward outcome and process goals
RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH
this approach Emphasizes meeting needs
NEEDS-BASED APPROACH
This approach Emphasizes realizing rights
RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH
this approach Accepts charity as the driving motivation for meeting needs
NEEDS-BASED APPROACH
this approach States that charity is insufficient motivation for meeting needs
RIGHTS-BASED APPROACH
The ___ is the fundamental law of the country upon which all other laws are anchored or based on.
1987 Constitution
Various legislations stemmed from the framework provided by the Charter (under 1987 constitution) - 9
-RA 7160: Local Government Code of 1991
-Republic Act 7941: Party-List System Act
-Labor Code of the Philippines
-Republic Act 7192: Women in Development and Nation Building Act
-Republic Act 6657: Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988
-Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.
-Republic Act 11313: Safe Spaces Act.
-Republic Act No. 10627: Anti Bullying Act of 2013
-House Bill No. 4982: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill
Provides local autonomy for local governments as well as the inclusion of women in the election of sectoral representation.
RA 7160: Local Government Code of 1991
Local Government Code of 1991
RA 7160:
Party-List System Act
Republic Act 7941
Identified and welcomed womenoriented and women-based parties to compete for party list position in government.
Republic Act 7941: Party-List System Act
Aims to eradicate issues and promote regarding gender equality in the workplace with special attention on the prohibition of discrimination against women in terms of terms and conditions of employment.
Labor Code of the Philippines.
Recognizes the role of women in nation building and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law, as well as equal opportunities and rights of women and men.
Republic Act 7192: Women in Development and Nation Building Act.
: Women in Development and Nation Building Act.
Republic Act 7192
Given equal rights and opportunities to women in owning lands which were previously reverted to sons and other male family members.
Republic Act 6657: Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988
: Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988
Republic Act 6657
An act declaring all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful.
Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.
: Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.
Republic Act 7877
Gender-based act focused on sexual harassment in public areas such as streets, privately-owned places open to the public, and public utility vehicles, among others.
Republic Act 11313: Safe Spaces Act.
: Safe Spaces Act.
Republic Act 11313
An act intended to for the protection and prohibits any acts of bullying
Republic Act No. 10627: Anti Bullying Act of 2013
: Anti Bullying Act of 2013
Republic Act No. 10627
Crafted to give equal recognition to the LGBTQ+ community as equals and ensures that their rights are protected inasmuch as everyone’s is.
House Bill No. 4982: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill.
: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill. Crafted
House Bill No. 4982
Known as the International Bill of Rights of Women
Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
three foundational principles that CEDAW was built on
-Non-discrimination
-State obligation
-Substantive equality
___is integral to the concept of equality. The Convention seeks to eliminate discrimination against women in all fields and spheres, and holds both state and non-state actors in the case of violation of rights.
Non-discrimination
embodies the elements, that is, respect, protection, promotion, and fulfillment of human rights.
State obligation
It also upholds the concept of due diligence which demands ensuring the prevention, investigation, and sanctioning of private acts of discrimination.
State obligation
acknowledges as products of negative female stereotypes, and consequently seeks to eliminate discrimination at the individual, institutional, and systemic levels through corrective and positive measures including enabling conditions and affirmative actions.
Substantive equality
seeks to correct imbalance and focuses on achieving “equality of outcomes” by ensuring equal opportunities, access and benefits for women.
Substantive equality
A comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging in the marginalized sectors of the society.
Republic Act 9710: Magna Carta of Women
: Magna Carta of Women
Republic Act 9710
It conveys a framework of rights for women based directly on international law
Republic Act 9710: Magna Carta of Women
The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) refers ___
Gender and Development Program (GAD)
seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value that should be reflected in development choices
Gender and Development Program (GAD)
is the government’s guide and key reference in formulating Gender and Development (GAD) plans and budgets.
Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Plan (GEWE) Plan 20192025
A National Plan that addresses, provides and pursues full equality and development for men and women.
Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Plan (GEWE) Plan 20192025
identifies strategic and catalytic actions to achieve significant reduction if not elimination of gender inequality in all spheres of life, such that women and men equally participate in, contribute to and enjoy the benefits of inclusive growth, a high-trust and resilient society, and a globally competitive economy
Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Plan (GEWE) Plan 20192025
Strategic Goal Areas of GWEW (7)
-Expanded Economic Opportunities for Women.
-Accelerated Human Capital Development through Investing in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
-Significant Reduction in Gender-Based Violence and Enhanced Gender Perspective in Justice, Security and Peace.
-Expanded Opportunities for Women’s Participation, Leadership and Benefit in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Action.
-Expanded Opportunities for Women’s Participation, Leadership, and Benefit from Science, Technology, Innovation, ICT, Infrastructure, and Energy.
-Enhanced Women’s Participation, Leadership and Benefit in Politics and Government Service.
-Transformed Social Norms and Culture Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
More women, especially among marginalized groups, enjoy higher incomes from employment and entrepreneurship, including agribusiness
Expanded Economic Opportunities for Women.
Women and girls, especially those from marginalized groups, enjoy increased access to and benefit from comprehensive health including sexual and reproductive health services, and social protection
Accelerated Human Capital Development through Investing in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Women, especially those from marginalized groups, have better access to justice including transitional justice; GBV is significantly reduced
Significant Reduction in Gender-Based Violence and Enhanced Gender Perspective in Justice, Security and Peace.
women’s perspective, participation and leadership in DRRM, climate change adaptation is enhanced.
Expanded Opportunities for Women’s Participation, Leadership and Benefit in Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Action.
Women are highly qualified and engaged in the ICT sector; barriers preventing women from progressing in the ICT and STI sectors are addressed
Expanded Opportunities for Women’s Participation, Leadership, and Benefit from Science, Technology, Innovation, ICT, Infrastructure, and Energy.
Improved representation and voice of marginalized groups –PWDs, persons of diverse SOGIE, IPs, Muslims, elderly, children and youth – in governance systems and processes
Enhanced Women’s Participation, Leadership and Benefit in Politics and Government Service.
Significant progress is achieved in promoting a culture of gender equality and ending discrimination; schools, media, CSOs and the private sector support the promotion of a culture that is supportive of gender equality, diversity, and ending GBV;
Transformed Social Norms and Culture Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
An Act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of indigenous cultural communities/ indigenous peoples; ensuring freedom from discrimination and right to equal opportunity and treatment.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371: The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997
: The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371
