Basic Gender and Development Concepts

Understand gender bias. Change behavior. Build better workplaces.

A live online GAD session for Filipino professionals: learn the difference between sex and gender, spot bias at work, and leave with practical steps you can apply the next day.

Quick Facts

• Format: Live course (Online)
• Schedule: Friday, October 9, 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM (Philippine Time)
• Duration: 2 hours total: 30 minutes self-paced, plus a 1.5-hour live group discussion
• Level: Beginner, no prior GAD training needed
• Language: Tagalog / English
• Certificate: Yes

Who this course is for:

• HR officers, managers, and team leaders who handle people and policies
• Community leaders and policymakers working on gender-sensitive programs
• Educators and trainers who promote gender equality
• Professionals, men and women alike, committed to ending gender-based violence and discrimination

What you’ll learn

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Explain the difference between sex and gender in plain language
• Identify how gender roles create unconscious bias in everyday decisions
• Recognize the four manifestations of gender bias: stereotyping, marginalization, subordination, and violence
• Analyze real Philippine workplace scenarios and point out where bias appears
• Apply practical gender-sensitivity steps in your own workplace

Skills you’ll gain

Gender and Development (GAD) · Gender Sensitivity · Unconscious Bias Awareness · Inclusive Communication · Workplace Equality · Case Analysis

Requirements

• A phone, tablet, or laptop with a stable internet connection
• Complete the 30-minute self-paced primer before the live session
• No prior knowledge needed