UPLB Gender Center

UPLB GC is UPLB’s focal point in gender and development concerns in instruction, research, extension, and services.

VISION

UPLB GC envisions a gender-responsive UPLB community.

MISSION

To create safe spaces in a gender responsive university

CORE VALUES

  • Respect DIVERSITY
  • Promote EQUITY
  • Ensure INCLUSION
  • Create BELONGING

Major Programs and Activities

  • Supervises the Reproductive Health Office (RHO)
  • Supervises the Gender for Rural Development Office (GRDO)
  • Works closely with the UPLB Office of Anti-Sexual Harrasment (OASH) of the Office of the Chancellor
  • Coordinates the UPLB GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) and the Special GAD Committee and Technical Working Group (TWG),
  • Coordinates the UPLB Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE)
  • Spearheads UPLB's participation in national gender-related campaigns (e.g., Women's Month, 18-Day End VAW Campaign, Pride Month)
  • Mainstreams gender and development among UPLB constituents by holding seminars, trainings, and forums

Contact

  • Asst. Prof. Roselle V. Collado,
    Director, UPLB Gender Center
  • Rm 5-6, 2nd Floor International House Building, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines
  • +63 920 941 2160
  • [email protected]
  • Facebook: UPLB Gender Center

History of UPLB GC

The UPLB Gender Center was created during the 1234th meeting of the Board of Regents held on 31 July 2008 at UP Manila. It merges the Gender Program for Rural Development, the Adolescents Reproductive Health Committee and the Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment to strengthen the strategic thrusts of the University as a proactive protector of gender-related human rights.