Koronadal City | The DSWD12 through its Community-based Services Section (CBSS) recently spearheaded an orientation activity to women with disability/ies in order to promote awareness on gender differences, issues and inequalities.

Junaina Guro, Persons with Disability/ies (PWD) focal said that the agency is committed to uphold programs and empowerment of PWDs especially women in the group.

Bonifacio Selma, Assistant Director for Operations said, “we need to be sensitive to the rights of women especially those with disabilities and provide them a “safe space”.

Selma said, “we often have stereotypes on gender roles. It is high time we break our preconception of each other’s roles and promote equality and fairness in terms of opportunities and development.”

Said activity was attended by 25 local federation presidents of PWDs and PWD focals regionwide.

According to Mr. Hermilo Paren, PWD Federation President of Cotabato Province; “Being able to be educated about the difference and realities of different genders has given me more understanding and respect especially to women in general”. (Rasty Manuel)

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