Section 3 - Educating and Partnering for CEDAW

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Ayala Center, Cebu City September 29 – October 1, 2006 Event Coordinator: Arianne Faith Perez A woman shares her experience of discrimination in the interactive exhibit Basically this was a clone of the Manila exhibit. In place of the History of Feminism in the Philippines photo exhibit which was too heavy to ship, was the curtain of postcards of the “Cebuana Trailblazers”, local heroines and champions of the right to vote. This enticed the passers-by to look at home grown heroes and gave a local flavor to the exhibit. The exhibit’s set-up also allowed a screening area for women’s documentaries. Women’s organizations, took advantage of the occasion for networking and resource-sharing. (Later in the exhibit, a linkage would form between two women from Homes of Hope and Kahupayan) Surprisingly (or not), the men offered interesting and thought-provoking insights throughout the weekend. A man proudly claimed that his mother was one of the Cebuana trailblazers. Then there was the 83-year-old retired military man who was awed by the grand herstoricity of the Feminist Movement, presentation-wise; he observed that the ‘young ones’ could start tracing the roots of feminism this way. “Too bad it’s the last day of the exhibit”, the former military man mused, since he had only checked out the swing of things on Day 3. Apparently, he wasn’t alone. Many people felt the same way when they stumbled upon the exhibit for the first time, wishing there was a way to convey to their friends about this empowering thing called CEDAW. The main difference between the Manila and Cebu exhibits was in Cebu, WFS partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), who gave free counselling and women’s NGOs who of course displayed their wares in the tiangge, a market of sorts of their livelihood projects. NCCC Mall, Matina, Davao City September 22-23, 2006 Event Coordinator: June Sanchez For the Davao exhibit, WFS partnered with the Mayor’s Gender and Development Office and a media group that gave the exhibit front page coverage and regular publication of CEDAW stories at the Mindanao Times and radio discussions. WFS, along with representatives of all CEDAW partners, kicked off the exhibit’s 144
pre-opening with a motorcade. 15 vehicles were decked with streamers, balloons and logos. That very afternoon, they had a forum sponsored by MR. GAD or Men Responsible for Gender and Development, a male organization against VAW. Atty. Rea Chiongson and Ms. Lyda Canson spoke on the topic of “Men Eliminating Discrimination against Women”, and those who attended were mainly Barangay officials of District 1, Davao City (i.e. Barangay Captains, Barangay Kagawad/ Councilors, Barangay Health Workers). A panel discussion took place the following day. Dubbed the “UN CEDAW Committee Challenge to the Philippine Government”, this public forum tackled CEDAW shadow reporting and strategies on localizing CEDAW. Maureen Pagaduan of the Women’s Legal Bureau and Mary Lou Alcid of Kanlungan zeroed in on how the Shadow Report was made and those involved. Both women let everyone in on the experience of reporting to the CEDAW Committee in New York. Feedback on the Concluding Comments from the UN CEDAW Committee was given by Emmeline L. Verzosa, NCRFW Executive Director. The strategies on localizing CEDAW was introduced by Director Rodolfo Z. Razul of the Department of Interior and Local Government XI. To his surprise, the forum was represented by a few from the government agencies. He actually stressed that they should be the leading implementers of CEDAW. Media representatives like ABS-CBN were able to interview the speakers. Free legal service was also offered – eight cases were handled. GAD Fathers Davao Inc., one of the partners of WFS at the Davao exhibit. The fair’s estimated turnout was 570 guests & visitors. Given the bigger picture, however, the exhibit was deemed successful, giving CEDAW its much-needed relevance in Davao City. As a result, the school circuit eagerly jumped on the CEDAW bandwagon, craving discussion, particularly Holy Cross of Davao and UP. Government agencies also started integrating CEDAW in their Gender and Development programmes. CEDAW Kapihan sa Baguio September 13, 2006 Originally, the plan was to hold the exhibit, but the mall in question was too open a venue and not exactly conducive for viewing due to wind and rain according to Guieb of WFS. Since the Safari Hotel could only accommodate a forum, the kapihan was all about discussion on things CEDAW. 145
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