NDMU - Gender and Human Development Center

📢 ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS | Basic Gender Awareness & Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment Seminar Phase 2
🌈 From Awareness to Commitment!

The Notre Dame of Marbel University – Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office successfully conducted the Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 2, followed by the meaningful Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment, on August 13, 2026, at the GaHD Office.

📅 August 13, 2026
Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 2
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: GaHD Office

The second phase further strengthened the GaHD Advocates’ understanding of Gender and Development (GAD) and deepened their commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusivity, respect, and safe spaces within the university and the wider community.

💜 Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment

The activity culminated in the Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment, formally welcoming the GaHD Advocates and symbolizing their pledge to uphold equality, inclusion, respect, human dignity, and positive social transformation.

Together, we move forward as GaHD Advocates committed to building a safe, respectful, inclusive, and gender-responsive community. 🌈✨

✒️ Aneeza Laga

📢 ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS | Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 1
🌈 GaHD Advocates in Action!

The Notre Dame of Marbel University – Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office successfully conducted the Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 1 on August 11, 2026, at the AVR Room.

📅 August 11, 2026
Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 1
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: AVR Room

The seminar provided GaHD Advocates with foundational knowledge on Gender and Development (GAD), gender equality, diversity, inclusivity, respect, and the importance of creating safe and gender-responsive spaces within the university community.

This first phase marked an important step in equipping our advocates with the knowledge and awareness needed to become effective champions of equality, respect, and inclusion. 🌈💜

✒️ Aneeza Laga

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗸𝗮-𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻! 💜

Ngayong araw, Agosto 14, ating ginugunita ang paglagda sa makasaysayang Republic Act No. 9710 o ang Magna Carta of Women. Ang batas na ito ang komprehensibong batas sa ating bansa na kumikilala, nagtatanggol, at nagtataguyod ng mga karapatan ng kababaihan.

Ito rin ang lokal na pagsasabatas ng mga probisyon ng Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), partikular sa pagbibigay-kahulugan sa gender discrimination, state obligations, substantive equality, at temporary special measures.

Maging ang paggamit ng salitang “of” sa pangalan nito ay kinikilala ang women's participation and ownership of the bill.

Labing-pitong taon ng pagsusulong ng karapatang pantao ng bawat kababaihang Pilipino. Sama-sama tayo para sa mas maunlad, mas ligtas, mas malaya, at mas inklusibong Pilipinas. 💜

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Basic Gender Awareness Seminar & Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment

🌈 Attention, All GaHD Advocates!

The Notre Dame of Marbel University – Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office invites all GaHD Advocates to participate in the upcoming activities as part of the GaHD Advocates Formation Program.

These activities aim to deepen your understanding of Gender and Development (GAD), strengthen your commitment to gender equality and inclusivity, and officially welcome you as advocates of a safe, respectful, and gender-responsive university community.

📅 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

📌 August 11, 2026
Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 1
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: AVR Room

This seminar will provide foundational knowledge every GaHD Advocate needs to effectively promote gender awareness, equality, respect for diversity, and inclusive practices within the university.

📌 August 13, 2026
Basic Gender Awareness Seminar – Phase 2
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: AVR Room

Phase 2 will further strengthen the knowledge and understanding gained from the first session, preparing GaHD Advocates to become more effective advocates for gender equality, inclusivity, and safe spaces.

Ritual of Acceptance and Commitment
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: AVR Room

This meaningful ceremony formally welcomes our GaHD Advocates and serves as a symbolic pledge to uphold the values of equality, inclusion, respect, and human dignity. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to becoming advocates for positive change in the university and our communities.

📌 Attendance is required for all GaHD Advocates.

Kindly arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start of each activity for attendance and registration.

Your participation is essential as we continue to build a community that celebrates diversity, promotes mutual respect, and empowers everyone to become agents of positive social transformation.

We look forward to seeing you on August 11 and 13! 💜

✒️ Calvin Kyle Maghari

🎉 GaHD 1st General Assembly 2026 💜

A new academic year begins with a renewed commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive university community.

The Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office successfully conducted its 1st General Assembly, bringing together student leaders, advocates, and volunteers to strengthen our shared mission of promoting gender equality, respect, diversity, and empowerment.

The assembly also highlighted GaHD's three core clubs CHADA, KABAY, and SOFIA-ARISE which continue to champion inclusion, leadership, and advocacy within the Notre Dame of Marbel University community. Together, these organizations embody GaHD's vision of creating meaningful opportunities for every student to participate, lead, and make a positive impact.

Together, let us continue creating spaces where every voice is heard, every identity is respected, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

💜 Equality. Inclusivity. Empowerment.

✒️: Calvin Kyle Maghari

-ARISE

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The NDMU Guidance and Testing Center and the Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Center successfully conducted its orientation for incoming first-year students of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Education (CED) on July 23, 2026, at the NDMU SMC Hall.

The orientation introduced students to the GaHD Center's programs, services, and student organizations while promoting gender equality, inclusivity, safe spaces, and holistic student development. Through this initiative, freshmen were encouraged to become active members of the NDMU community and advocates for respect, diversity, and positive change.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬

The NDMU Guidance and Testing Center and the Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Center successfully conducted its orientation for incoming first-year students of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) on July 21, 2026, at the NDMU SMC Hall.

The orientation introduced students to the GaHD Center's programs, services, and student organizations while promoting gender equality, inclusivity, safe spaces, and holistic student development. Through this initiative, freshmen were encouraged to become active members of the NDMU community and advocates for respect, diversity, and positive change.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

NDMU Guidance and Testing Center and the Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Center successfully conducted its orientation for incoming first-year students of the College of College of Business, Governance, and Accountancy (CBGA) on July 16, 2026, at the NDMU SMC Hall.

The orientation introduced students to the GaHD Center's programs, services, and student organizations while promoting gender equality, inclusivity, safe spaces, and holistic student development. Through this initiative, freshmen were encouraged to become active members of the NDMU community and advocates for respect, diversity, and positive change.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

In partnership with the NDMU Guidance and Testing Center, the Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Center successfully conducted its orientation for incoming first-year students of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computing (CEAC) on July 14, 2026 at the NDMU SMC Hall.

The orientation introduced students to the GaHD Center's programs, services, and student organizations while promoting gender equality, inclusivity, safe spaces, and holistic student development. Through this initiative, freshmen were encouraged to become active members of the NDMU community and advocates for respect, diversity, and positive change.