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TODAY, March 31, is the last day of Women’s Month. But efforts for gender equality must continue. Vice Mayor Matet Debuque of Anilao, Iloilo rightly observed that in politics, for example, the country is still dominated by men; only 19.2 percent of elected officials are women.
“Women empowerment up to this moment remains a burning desire of every nation and a promise yet to be fulfilled,” she said at the Women’s Month celebration of the provincial government recently. We couldn’t agree more.
A gender-sensitive approach to governance has long been a dream. Yes, it is important to give priority, too, to gender equality. We need leaders who will make sure not only gender equality, but also gender equity in the government’s policies and programs.
In truth, we need to give both men and women equal opportunities and access to resources, but we must do so fairly and based on gender-specific strengths and challenges. The Philippines is a leading nation in Asia, and even in the world, in closing the gender gap. The annual Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum ranks the Philippines first in Asia, and always at the Top 10 countries globally.
We must build on our gains and continue to provide equal support to men and women in reaching their full potential as individuals and as citizens participating in nation building. A gender-sensitive government is what we need.
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TODAY, March 31, is the last day of Women’s Month. But efforts for gender equality must continue. Vice Mayor Matet Debuque of Anilao, Iloilo rightly observed that in politics, for example, the country is still dominated by men; only 19.2 percent of elected officials are women.
“Women empowerment up to this moment remains a burning desire of every nation and a promise yet to be fulfilled,” she said at the Women’s Month celebration of the provincial government recently. We couldn’t agree more.
A gender-sensitive approach to governance has long been a dream. Yes, it is important to give priority, too, to gender equality. We need leaders who will make sure not only gender equality, but also gender equity in the government’s policies and programs.
In truth, we need to give both men and women equal opportunities and access to resources, but we must do so fairly and based on gender-specific strengths and challenges. The Philippines is a leading nation in Asia, and even in the world, in closing the gender gap. The annual Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum ranks the Philippines first in Asia, and always at the Top 10 countries globally.
We must build on our gains and continue to provide equal support to men and women in reaching their full potential as individuals and as citizens participating in nation building. A gender-sensitive government is what we need.
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