Gender and Development (GAD) Corner
Promoting gender equality, empowerment, and inclusive governance in Cotabato City.
Vision
“Aksyon Agad, Serbisyong Para sa Lahat”
Mission
To promote women empowerment through gender equality; advance their potentials and participation in all sectoral development for a responsive, gender-rights-based local governance for a progressive, gender-fair Cotabato City.
Core Values
- G – God-inspired gender equality and responsive services and programs planned and implemented with integrity and empathy.
- A – Accountability and innovation in mainstreaming GAD programs to eliminate gender biases and promote empowerment.
- D – Diversity and utmost respect to all, strengthening partnerships and inclusiveness.
Development Agenda
Health Rights
Ensures every Cotabateño, regardless of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, or status, receives quality health care services.
Marriage and Family Relations
Ensures family relations are governed by the Shari’ah, Code of Muslim Personal Laws, and Family Code in a fair and respectful manner.
Gender in Environment Management
Promotes equal participation of men, women, and children in environmental management.
GAD Legal Approach and Assistance
Provides access to legal advice and assistance for the protection and advancement of human rights.
Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children
Protects women and children from all forms of abuse, harassment, and exploitation.
Advancement of Human Rights
Upholds the rights of every individual—women, men, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
Infrastructure Development
Ensures that all infrastructure projects are gender-sensitive and promote decent, livable shelter.
Gender in Economic Development
Recognizes equal access for women and men to economic opportunities and resources.
Cultural Development and Preservation
Promotes recognition and participation of Muslim, Christian, and Indigenous women and children in social, economic, and cultural spheres.
Peace and Development
Strengthens linkages with security forces to promote gender equality in peace initiatives.
Gender and Disaster Risk Management
Ensures gender-responsive disaster management, prioritizing vulnerable groups like women, children, and the elderly.
Gender in Education
Promotes gender-sensitive curriculum and education policies that respect cultural diversity.
Women and Children Support System
Provides comprehensive support to survivors of violence and strengthens GAD focal point systems.
Gender in Youth Development
Encourages youth participation in gender awareness programs and nation-building activities.
“Empowering Cotabateños through gender equality and inclusive development.”
For GAD programs and assistance, visit the City Government of Cotabato’s GAD Focal Point Office.
Contact the GAD Office
City Government of Cotabato – Gender and Development Office
📍 People’s Palace, Cotabato City
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✅ GAD Plan and Budget (GPB)
✅ GAD Accomplishment Reports
✅ 3-Year GAD Agenda
GAD ACCOMPLISMENT REPORT
Promoting Gender and Development initiatives in Cotabato City. Access our latest accomplishments and reports below.
📄 To be continue –