UPOU ACHIEVES GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERS ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
UPOU promotes a healthy and equal environment for all of its constituents regardless of their gender, especially for women which generally experience discrimination and violence. The University believes that establishing gender equality forges a peaceful and prosperous place where anyone can excel. Thus, it grants equal opportunities to everyone who wants to acquire its offered benefits and services. The University even has a dedicated office for gender-related concerns — the OGC. The Office investigates gender-related issues and concerns in the University such as discrimination, harassment, cyberbullying, exploitation, and the like which need urgent attention and response. Together with the UPOU Gender Focal Point System, which consists of the Faculties of Studies and other units of the University, OGC aims to help promote gender mainstreaming in UPOU by encouraging and strengthening advocacy programs on gender equality in its teaching, research, and extension projects.
WOMEN‘S ACCESS SCHEMES
UPOU values and recognizes the role of women in society, including in the field of teaching and research. All resources are shared equally among all constituents of the university, giving them equal opportunities to grow and advance their careers. The senior female academic staff in the university spearheaded many successful programs and initiatives which helped the community and many other institutions. Aside from this, the University also gives equal opportunity to aspiring women who want to study at the university to fulfill their desired career paths.
PROPORTION OF SENIOR FEMALE ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE UNIVERSITY
Contributions of women in the university are highly recognized, especially in the field of research as they are at the forefront of many successful programs and projects.
PROPORTION OF FEMALE GRADUATES OF UPOU PER PROGRAM AND SUBJECT AREA
UPOU gives equal opportunity to learn to anyone who is interested to enroll in any of its formal programs, including those in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences (AH/SS), and the Medicine (Med) subject area.
ONLINE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN UPOU AND ST. JOHN’S INSTITUTE
DOST-SEI CBPSME CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM IN SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
POLICIES TO EMPOWER AND PROTECT ALL GENDERS
As a research institution, UPOU ensures that its research is not only ethically sound but also gender-focused by offering grants that will support the conduct of such types of research. Through this initiative, UPOU constituents are being encouraged to pursue gender-related topics that can help improve existing laws and policies.
As of now, UPOU does not have its own gender-related policy. However, it complies with national and UP system policies that protect all genders, especially those who experience discrimination and violence. The University also supports its constituents who have familial responsibilities, including single parents and lactating mothers. It grants them benefits and provides them with facilities that can help them deliver their duties efficiently and effectively.
This grant encourages the conduct of research studies that shed light on different aspects of gender, sex, and sexuality at work in various contexts and disciplines
As of now, there are no Constituent Unit policies regarding policy of non-discrimination against women but UPOU through its programs, activities, and initiatives continue to abide by and uphold the laws relating to gender equality, one of which is the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)
Flexible working schedules for solo parents as well as parental leave among the benefits provided for solo parent employees and staff. The UPOU Human Resources Development Office Provides Informative material for new employees and staff regarding provisions for the said benefits.
This policy ensures that the University maintains an enabling, gender-fair, safe, and healthy learning and working environment for its members and constituents. As a constituent university, UPOU complies with this policy.
UPOU adheres to the principles of human rights and gender equality, providing an intellectual, healthy, and gender-friendly environment within the premises of the University.
CHILDCARE FACILITIES
UPOU has childcare facilities which provide support systems for its immediate community and constituents, especially women employees, staff, and students who have children below six years old.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING EVENTS
UPOU promotes gender mainstreaming by participating in various gender-related events and conducting seminars, podcasts, and training on different topics related to gender. Not only does the University aim to raise awareness on gender-sensitive issues, but it also supports the fight of women and the LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, etc.) community against gender-based violence and discrimination
