𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 | In accordance with the celebration of International Women’s Month, the Mindanao State University at Naawan successfully held its “𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬” highlighting Republic Act No. 11313, also known as the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭, and Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐕𝐀𝐖𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐭 on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.

 

PSSgt. Julie Faye Condeza, the PNP Women’s Desk Officer in Charge at Naawan Police Station, served as a resource speaker and delivered a talk on the given topics. The goal of the said activity is to raise awareness about gender-based violence, a strong support system, and institutional support networks.

 

The said activity was participated in by student leaders from various colleges and society organizations in the university. It ended with the awarding of certificates and closing remarks rendered by Prof. Sylvia Labial, Director of the Office of Student Services and Development.

 

Furthermore, the event was organized by the Mindanao State University at Naawan Gender and Development Office, headed by Prof. Desheree Judena G. Preciado, MSUN GAD Office Coordinator, in collaboration with the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD), the MSUN Supreme Student Council (MSUN-SSC), the MSUN Cultural Sports and Development Office, and Naawan Police Station.

 

Moreover, the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new recurring theme from this year to 2028: WE for gender equality and inclusive society.

 

Together, we can create a community that genuinely respects and values the rights of every woman.

 

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Princess Everelle D. Banaag | EIC, The Marine Echo

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲: The Marine Echo