What is GAD?

The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) defines Gender and

Development Program (GAD) as the development perspective and process that is
participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human
rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials.

What is the purpose of GAD?

The purpose of GAD is to ensure that both men and women can participate in, and benefit from,
development in a way that is equitable. In view of widespread disparities it is a process comprising
both short-term and long-term objectives - "practical and strategic needs" (Molyneux from Moser,
1993).
What is GAD plan and budget?

The COA GAD Plan and Budget is a two-year Plan which aims to put into place effective
mechanisms and measures for gender mainstreaming throughout COA. It spells out the issues and
concerns on gender, establishes strategies and instruments with reachable targets for the Focal
Point.
What is RA 9710 all about?

9710)? The Magna Carta of Women is comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to
eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the
rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sector.15 Mar 2010

What are the objectives of gender and development?

Equality of women and men with regard to political representation and participation. Enhancement
of gender roles and standards for women and men, elimination of restricting standards. Same
personal freedoms for women and men, protection against all forms of aggression.
Where is the GAD budget for effective implementation?

The GAD budget is the cost of implementing each activity indicated in the GAD plan. The GAD

budget may be drawn from the agency's MOOE, CO, and PS based on the agency's approved GAA.
What is the main focus of GAD?

The GAD approach seeks to analyse the causes of gender inequality within the context of relations
between women and men and social structure, and to change stereotyped division of labor as well
as institutions and systems that bring about gender disparity.
What is the focus of Gender & Development GAD in Policy & Programme development?

GAD focuses on Gender Mainstreaming or a strategy for: making women's as well as men's

concerns and experiences an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation of policies, programs and projects in all social, political, civil, and economic spheres so
that women and men benefit equally.
How can you apply gender and development in your daily life?
10 ways to promote gender equality in daily life
1. SHARE HOUSEHOLD CHORES AND CHILDCARE EQUALLY. ...

2. WATCH FOR SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ...

3. SUPPORT MOTHERS AND PARENTS. ...

4. REJECT CHAUVINIST AND RACIST ATTITUDES. ...

5. HELP WOMEN GAIN POWER. ...

6. LISTEN AND REFLECT. ...

7. HIRE DIVERSITY. ...

8. PAY (AND DEMAND) THE SAME SALARY FOR EQUAL WORK

What do you mean by Gender & Development?

9. Gender and development is an interdisciplinary field of

research and applied study that implements a feminist
approach to understanding and addressing the disparate
impact that economic development and globalization have
on people based upon their location, gender, class
background, and other socio-political identities ...

10 Things You Can Do To Promote A

Gender Equitable Society
By CARE India in Women Empowerment
21st February, 2017

More from CARE India

By Dr. Renu Golwalkar:

CARE India has been, for the last several decades, working to empower women and girls from
the most marginalised communities across India, enabling them to live secure and resilient lives
with dignity. The organisation’s primary goal is to work with 50 million women and girls, to
help them meet their health, education and livelihood entitlements.
Over 60% of women, between the ages of 20-24, with no education, were married before 18.
Regarding domestic violence, there are several gaps in the implementation of laws at the state
level, as 82 % respondents are dissatisfied with the complaint redressal of government
institutions such as helplines and police stations. Only 72 % of the stakeholders involved in
addressing domestic violence issues were aware of all the various provisions under
the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. As per other statistics, as of 2012, 40 %
of all government schools lacked a functioning common toilet, and another 40 % lacked a
separate toilet for girls.

There is a need to be more aware of the challenges women and girls in our country still face, and
what we, as a society, can do to make a more a gender-sensitive environment, bust stereotypes,
and make our children, whether boys or girls, more gender-friendly. Some insightful tips on how
to gender sensitise children:

1. Fight Gender Stereotypes

Children learn a lot from their immediate surroundings — families, friends, school,
neighborhood, media and books. Stereotypes based on gender and its internalisation starts at an
early age. Children, who grow up in gender-equitable environments, tend to believe in gender
stereotypes less than their peers, who grow up in a gender-inequitable environment.

2. Promote Gender Equality At Home

It is important for parents to treat girls and boys equally (food, sports, education, equal
celebration at birth, etc.). Parents are the first role models children have. So, if they grow up
seeing gender inequality being exercised or tolerated in this relationship, they are more likely to
be exposed to negative gender role stereotyping. It is important for parents to share household
chores as well as outside chores, participate equally in financial matters, exhibit joint decision
making and treat each other with respect.

3. Talk About Gender Issues With An Age Appropriate Lens

Often, parents try to shield children from incidents related to gender-based violence, but children
still get to know of these issues through friends or media exposure. It is important for parents to
talk to children about gender-related issues in an age-appropriate manner so that they grow up to
be more gender-aware, gender-responsive and respectful.

4. Imbibe Gender Equality And Respect As Core Values

Mutual respect for all irrespective of their sex, caste, socio-economic status, religion, region and
educational status. These are core values which start getting ingrained in young minds from an
early age. Hence, it is important to imbibe mutual and unconditional respect, equality and
opportunity amongst all to lay a strong foundation for a gender-equal society.
5. The Right Gender Messaging — Gender Is Not
Synonymous With Women And Girls
Gender is often misrepresented as pertaining only to women and girls. It is important to create
awareness that society creates gender norms and stereotypes. Gender stereotypes impact all of
us, yet affect women, girls and the ‘third gender’ more.

6. Tap Into Girl And Woman Power

Through knowledge, skills and leadership development of girls and women, we can build a
resilient, empowered, and motivated generation. Such a generation will have high aspirations for
self and a commitment to gender equality and equity.

7. Engage With Men And Boys

We all must share responsibility and commitment towards gender equality, not only women and
girls. It also should not focus only on women and girls. Engaging with men and boys is equally
important and helps in creating an enabling environment for an equitable society.

8. Gender Sensitise Service Providers

Service providers – whether education, health, financial, or legal – play a significant role in
reinforcing gender stereotypes. If we sensitise this group on gender, they can promote positive
gender roles and norms, leading to a wider impact. They can also provider gender-sensitive
services such as separate toilets in schools for girls. Further, specified areas in public places for
young mothers to feed their infants would help a lot. Also, there should be discussions about
crèche facilities at workplaces for young mothers who lack support systems.

9. Celebrate And Promote ‘Positive Deviants’ In

Society
Breaking barriers require bold steps by both women and men, paving way for an enabling
environment. Recognizing the ‘positive deviants’ in our society like Mary Kom, the Phogat
Sisters and their father is important. We must promote their stories to motivate others for
progressive change.

10. Media As A Game Changer

All forms of media must promote positive gender role models and equitable gender norms
through movies, shows, documentaries, and articles. They can communicate to the masses and
have an impact due to the depth of messaging and the reach.