Module 2: Legal Basis of GAD Implementation

Question 1

CEDAW is often described as an

Answer 1

International Bill of Rights for
Women

Question 2

CEDAW is adopted by what organization?

Answer 2

It is adopted by the UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY in 1979

Question 3

It is consists of a preamble and 30 articles, it defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.

Answer 3

(CEDAW)
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women

Question 4

What are the series of measures to end discrimination against women in all forms

Answer 4

• To incorporate the principle of equality of men and women
  in their legal system
• To establish tribunals and other public institutions
• To ensure elimination of all acts of discrimination.

Question 5

It is a matter of human rights and a condition for social justice

Answer 5

EQUALITY

Question 6

The principle of equality between men and women is enshrined in what constitution?

Answer 6

1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

Question 7

This article provides that, “The State recognizes the role of women in nation building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.”

Answer 7

(Article II, Section 14, 1987 Philippine Constitution)

Question 8

Also known as, Republic Act No. 9710

Answer 8

Magna Carta of Women

Question 9

What year did Magna Carta enacted?

Answer 9

September 2009

Question 10

It is a government agency run by the government of the Philippines with the intention of promoting and protecting the rights of Women in the Philippines.

Answer 10

The Philippine Commission on Women

Question 11

The Commission approved CHED Special Order creating the ________

Answer 11

CHED GAD Focal Committee and Secretariat (which initiated the GAD programs)

Question 12

It is the major global strategy for ensuring that the government pursues gender equality in all aspects of the development process to achieve the vision of a gender-responsive society where women and men equally contribute to and benefit from development.

Answer 12

Gender Mainstreaming

Question 13

It is an inter-related set of dominant ideas, values, practices, institutions
and organizations that determine “who gets what” within a society.

Answer 13

Mainstream

Question 14

Becoming part of the mainstream means:

Answer 14

_ Women and men have equitable access to resources,
- Sharing equitably in the benefits of development.
- Offers the opportunity to influence who does what in a society

Question 15

What are the four critical entry points to GAD mainstreaming

Answer 15

1. Policies,
2. Programs and Projects
3. People
4. Enabling Mechanisms.

Question 16

In the course of implementing gender mainstreaming, an organization may progress through the following levels

Answer 16

Level 1: Foundation Formation
Level 2: Installation of strategic mechanism
Level 3: GAD implication
Level 4: Commitment Enhancement
Level 5: Replication and Innovation

Question 17

It is an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the
republic of the philippines from January 1 to December 31 , two thousand, and for other purposes

Answer 17

Republic Act 8760: General Appropriations Act of 2000

Question 18

The cost of implementation of the GAD Plan shall be at least _____

Answer 18

five percent (5%) of the agency’s total FY 2000 budget appropriations.