MIDTERM

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What is Gender Equity?

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Gender equity refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of benefits, resources,
and opportunities among individuals of different genders.

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Treating everyone the same, regardless of gender.

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GENDER EQUALITY

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Recognizing that individuals have different needs and
barriers based on their gender and addressing these disparities for fair
outcomes.

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GENDER EQUITY

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To create an environment where gender does not determine access to
opportunities and resources, allowing all individuals to thrive.

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GOAL

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8 Measures to Promote Gender Equity

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Policy and Legislation, Education and Training, Workplace Practices, Support and Resources, Data Collection and Research, Community Engagement, Representation and Leadership, Legal and Policy Advocacy

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: Enforce laws ensuring equal pay for equal work to address wage
gaps.

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EQUAL PAY LAWS

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Strengthen laws prohibiting gender discrimination in
workplaces, education, etc.

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ANTI DISCRIMINATION LAWS

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Develop supportive policies for work-life balance, like paid
parental leave.

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FAMILY LEAVE POLICIES

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Train employees and educators to raise awareness
about gender biases.

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GENDER SENSITIVITY TRAINING

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Support underrepresented genders in various
professions, especially those traditionally underrepresented.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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Promote diversity in recruitment and avoid hiring biases.

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DIVERSE HIRING PRACTICES

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Develop policies that support a culture of inclusion

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INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

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Establish programs to support career advancement for
underrepresented genders.

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MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS

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Provide access to resources like childcare and counseling that
cater to specific gender needs.

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SUPPORT SERVICES

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Collect and analyze gender-specific data to identify
disparities and track progress.

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GENDER DISAGGREGATED DATA

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Support studies evaluating the root causes of gender
inequities.

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RESEARCH ON GENDER ISSUES

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Challenge stereotypes and promote understanding of
gender equity.

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AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

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Partner with organizations to promote gender equity initiatives.

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COLLABORATIONS

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Support gender diversity in leadership and
decision-making roles.

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ENCOURAGE DIVERSE LEADERSHIP

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Highlight diverse role models to inspire others.

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ROLE MODELS

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Support legal reforms addressing systemic gender biases.

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ADVOCATE FOR REFORMS

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Ensure organizations adhere to gender equity laws and hold
them accountable.

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MONITOR COMPLIANCE

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Aims to eliminate discrimination against
women.

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MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN (RA 9710)

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Protects
women and children from violence.

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Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262)

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Requires government agencies to
allocate 5% of their budget to gender programs.

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Gender and Development (GAD) Budget Policy:

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Prohibits discrimination in
employment based on gender.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Law

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Promotes women’s participation in development and nation-building.

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RA 7192

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Strengthens prohibition against gender discrimination in employment.

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RA 6725

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Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.

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RA 7877

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Rooming-In and Breast-Feeding Act of 1992.

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RA 7600

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: Increases maternity benefits for women workers in the private sector.

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RA 7322

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8 Gender Equity Starts in the Home

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Equal Distribution of Household Responsibilities:, Encouraging Open Communication:, Promoting Equal Opportunities, Modeling Respect and Equality:, Encouraging Positive Role Models:, Addressing Gender Biases and Stereotypes:, Supporting Emotional Well-Being, Equal Decision-Making: