2023 GAD Webinar Series Episode 1: All We Need is GAD – The Basics of GAD and SOGIESC

The GAD Webinar 1 is PCW’s online module for basic GAD orientation and gender sensitivity training (GST), which aims to develop gender sensitivity as a quality and competency of government employees. Internalizing the gender sensitivity perspective enables the participants to develop an understanding of how gender bias and gender issues are perpetrated by social institutions such as the family, school, media, faith, market, and the legal system, which leads to gender discrimination and gender inequality. It also raises awareness and clarifies that gender equality and women’s empowerment are not competing for goals but are essential means toward achieving the other. PCW updated its GST and GAD orientation module by adding a session on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). The SOGIESC module enables the participants to revisit their heteronormative bias and appreciate different gender identities towards ensuring gender diversity and social inclusion.