Advocating gender equality beyond mainstreaming
The Region XI Gender and Development Advocates Network builds evidence-based research and cross-sector partnerships that turn gender advocacy into lasting policy and institutional change.
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Years of Advocacy
Focus Areas
Our Strategic Programs
To realize its vision, RGAN XI shall implement six major strategic programs
Capacity Development
Regional GAD Summit, specialized trainings, certificate programs, faculty development, and leadership programs.
Research and Innovation
Collaborative gender research, policy studies, research mentoring, research grants, and gender statistics.
Publication and Knowledge Management
The Gender Research and Policy Journal, policy briefs, books and manuals, conference proceedings, and a digital knowledge repository.
Technical Assistance
Gender mainstreaming assessment, GAD planning, gender audit, institutional mentoring, and consultancy services.
Community Engagement
Extension programs, women’s empowerment initiatives, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, disability-inclusive development, and youth engagement.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
National collaborations, international partnerships, industry engagement, development cooperation, and resource generation.
Gender Research and Policy Journal
Featured Issues
Who We Are
A regional network for gender and development
RGAN XI is a non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian, and apolitical organization dedicated to advancing gender equality, diversity, equity, and social inclusion through research, education, policy engagement, and community partnerships.
We bring together academics, researchers, government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector partners as a regional platform for collaboration and innovation in gender and development — guided by integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation.
Our HerstoryOur Objectives
Promote and advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region.
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among gender and development (GAD) advocates, GAD focal persons, and GAD practitioners.
Champion inclusive and sustainable development practices that benefit people of all genders.
Implement GAD capacity development programs in instruction and curriculum, research, and extension.
Provide technical assistance to higher education institutions, government agencies, local government units, and civil society organizations.
Lead and support research and development programs, projects, and activities on gender and development.
Increase public awareness through advocacy and information campaigns.
Our Vision
"A dynamic regional community of Gender and Development advocates leading transformative, inclusive, evidence-informed, and sustainable development in Region XI."
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