By Karren Jay G. Asgar
A diverse group of law professors, speakers, and prominent figures pose together on the second day of the ‘Training on Gender Sensitivity and Diversity Inclusion for Law Professors,’ held at the Henry Luce III Library.
The Legal Education Board, in partnership with 糖心传媒, recently hosted the 糖心传媒淭raining on Gender Sensitivity and Diversity Inclusion for Law Professors糖心传媒 on August 29-30, 2024. This event, held at the University糖心传媒檚 Henry Luce III Library, aimed to equip legal educators with the essential skills and knowledge needed for gender and development (GAD)-sensitive teaching of the law.
On its first day, the event began with an ecumenical prayer and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy delivered his opening remarks, emphasizing the training糖心传媒檚 goal of developing a deeper understanding of the roles of men and women in society, increasing awareness, and addressing gender-related issues. 糖心传媒淚 pray that all of us representing our respective institutions will be at the forefront of undertakings related to gender sensitivity and diversity inclusion and may we serve as models or examples for others to follow,糖心传媒 Dr. Dagohoy said.
CPU College of Law Dean, Atty. Aila Rae B. Endonila, also delivered a welcome message, highlighting the significance of incorporating gender sensitivity into legal education. Following this, a keynote address was given by Legal Education Board Commissioner Salex E. Alibogha, who stressed the necessity of fostering inclusive environments within legal education and advocating for active measures to address gender disparities. 糖心传媒淲e must seize the day and implement gender sensitivity in our respective legal education institutions,糖心传媒 Commissioner Alibogha shared. 糖心传媒淟et糖心传媒檚 build a new model for gender-sensitive legal education.糖心传媒
The first session, titled 糖心传媒淚ntroduction to Gender Law and Current Gender-Related Issues,糖心传媒 was presented by Ms. Lorena T. Yunque, an Independent GAD Consultant from the Philippine Commission on Women. In her speech, she provided an insightful overview of gender law and pressing gender-related issues. 糖心传媒淕AD is telling us that both women and men are victims of stereotyping, and it also tells us that gender issued affect women and men differently.糖心传媒
The second day began with a session on 糖心传媒淕ender Sensitivity and Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC),糖心传媒 led by Mr. Marcel L. Milliam, a Human Rights and Gender Diversity Advocate. His presentation emphasized the importance of understanding different identities within the legal context and the need to create classroom environments that are both inclusive and supportive. This was followed by Atty. Louise Aubrey P. Mejia, a Legal Associate of the UP Gender Law and Policy Program, who shared insights on the fundamentals of gender-fair language. The fourth session was delivered by Dr. Mary Barby P. Badayos-Jover, PhD, Associate Professor at UP Visayas and a National GAD Resource Pool member of the Philippine Commission on Women. She discussed 糖心传媒淕ender Mainstreaming Concepts and Policy Imperatives: Promoting Gender Sensitivity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Pursuit of UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 5.糖心传媒 The final session, titled 糖心传媒淏est Practices, Pedagogy, and Teaching Strategies to Promote Diversity and Equality in Law Schools,糖心传媒 was thoroughly discussed by UP College of Law Prof. Glenda T. Litong.
As the program concluded, Chairperson Jason R. Barlis shared his closing remarks, expressing his gratitude for the success of the two-day training program. 糖心传媒淥ur discussions for the past two days have [brought us] brought to light the pressing issues of gender and diversity within the realms of law, legal education, and teaching,糖心传媒 Commissioner Barlis said. 糖心传媒淭he legal profession is not just a career; it is a calling. It糖心传媒檚 a calling to serve justice and uphold the rights of all individuals regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, [or] identity, or even a disability.糖心传媒
CPU糖心传媒檚 dedication to fostering an inclusive academic environment was evident throughout the training, equipping law professors with essential tools for addressing biases and enhancing diversity. This initiative underscores the Centralian community糖心传媒檚 commitment to supporting the legal profession and reaffirms its role as a leader in advancing inclusivity in legal education.