Philippine Fisheries Development Authority - Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) conducted a gender sensitivity awareness seminar at the PFDA-IFPC Gender and Development (GAD) Building on August 8, 2024.
Gender stereotypes1, sexism2, violence against women, equal access to justice, balanced participation in decision-making, gender mainstreaming3, intersectionality4, and empowerment are the topics discussed in the orientation led by speaker Mr. Sashah B. Dioso. These topics aim to raise awareness, challenge discrimination, and promote an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
The purpose of the orientation is to promote equality, reduce gender-based discrimination, enhance safety, and encourage inclusive decision-making. It also plays a key role in increasing awareness about gender issues, fostering respect, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This initiative is part of PFDA’s continuous commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment within the community.
Fish retailers, food vendors, commercial building lessees, and PFDA-IFPC employees actively participated in the GAD seminar. The one-day activity was organized and facilitated by the PFDA-IFPC GAD Technical Working Group (TWG).
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division with report and photos from Camelyn Ariz - PFDA-IFPC)
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1. Gender Stereotype -a generalized view or assumption about qualities or traits, or the roles that should be acted by men or women.
2. Sexism - bias or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender.
3. Gender Mainstreaming - a strategy for achieving gender equality in a society.
4. Intersectionality - The relationship between social categories (e.g. race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability) that affect an individual’s experiences and opportunities.