WOMEN'S MONTH. Various national line agencies in Northern Mindanao join the celebration of National Women's Month, such as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, in Cagayan de Oro City on Friday (March 15, 2024). Also supporting the celebration is the Gender Advocates Normin, Inc., an inter-agency association of women and men in government service in Northern Mindanao that promotes gender and development initiatives. (Image courtesy of BJMP-10)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – An organization advocating for gender equality revealed that men still play an essential role in preventing gender-based violence.
During the gender and development (GAD) enhancement activity here on Friday, the Gender Advocates Normin, Inc. (Gani) emphasized the role of men in understanding violence and how it can be prevented.
Gani said organizations, such as Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (Move), help build a society founded on respect and empathy.
Army Maj. Daisy Baguioz Gani president, said partners such as Move help create a safe environment where everyone is valued and heard.
Gani is an inter-agency association of women and men in government service in Northern Mindanao which promotes GAD initiatives in institutions.
"Today, we embark on a journey of advocacy, education, and empowerment," she said.
National Telecommunications Commission-10 Director Teodoro Buenavista Jr. said Move is a complementing initiative for the Magna Carta movement on women.
"The success of this program depends on the behavior of men," he said. (PNA)
