Abstract
This research project in Iligan City, Philippines, aims to establish a gender-responsive leadership program to empower marginalized women, challenge gender stereotypes, and address issues related to violence against women. The program was implemented across seven barangays and involved 190 marginalized women categorized based on their familial roles to assess their leadership qualities. During the training sessions, participants discussed the challenges associated with their specific familial responsibilities, allowing them to identify potential weaknesses in their leadership abilities. After completing following the completion of the training, participants displayed a notable increase in confidence in their leadership capabilities. They identified vital traits they had developed or enhanced through the program, including a sense of responsibility, honesty, empathy, supportiveness, active listening skills, adaptability, and open-mindedness. Significantly, the program also deepened their understanding of the significance of Magna for Women (RA 9710), a legislative act aimed at safeguarding and promoting the rights of Filipino women. Even women facing challenges related to marriage or parenthood benefited from the program, as it inspired them to adopt more positive mindsets and become more adaptable in their roles. In conclusion, this gender-responsive leadership program successfully empowered marginalized women in Iligan City, improving their social standing and equipping them with the resilience needed to combat violence and various forms of abuse.
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Adelfa C. Silor, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Conference: SEACE2024
Stream: Interdisciplinary
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Silor A. (2024) Strengthening Magna for Women (RA 9710) via Gender-Responsive Leadership Training for Marginalized Women and Girls in Iligan City, Philippines ISSN: 2435-5240 The Southeast Asian Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-5240.2024.17
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-5240.2024.17
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