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  • Empowering Women and Girls!
  • Promoting a culture of non-sexist learning
    gender equality, and non-discrimination!
  • Strengthening young women’s
    leadership formation!
  • Spark Talk, Ignite Change!
 

WOMEN AND GENDER INSTITUTE

 

The Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) is Miriam College’s specialized center for research, training, and advocacy on women’s rights, gender equality and non-sexist learning in support of the leadership of young women and students.
WAGI is a Filipino word, which means “win” in English. The term epitomizes the long term objective of the Women and Gender Institute, which is to achieve women’s empowerment and gender equality in society as this will, in the end, result in a win-win situation for both women and men.
 

Kwentong WAGI

Our Stories

Aleijn Reintegrado

“What transpired at the Young Women's Caucus was not a one-way lecture but a dynamic discussion and exchange of ideas among participants who come from different social sectors..

Ayessa Nilong

“The Young Women’s Caucus was a timely and essential platform to bring together young women from various backgrounds--from students to young professionals--to look at crucial issues that need to be ...

Ramada Jose

Ramada Jose was one of the thousands of people who were displaced during the Zamboanga siege that destroyed more than 10,000 homes in 2013. Until now, she is living with the IDPs (internally displaced...

Kerma Hji Abdulla

Kerma Hji Abdulla, one of the participants of the Political Participation Training conducted by WAGI, won the recently concluded local elections held on May 2016. She won as councilor in the Municipal...

Kaleena Santillan

I had a hard time settling into the college buzz since it was my first time to shift schools. A few months after I stepped into another chapter of my life, I also found another home. WAGI has shaped m...

Jjam Silvestre

WAGI treat their volunteers as a family.  I always feel comfortable and at home with them. They are a big part of and a positive influence in my life. I gained valuable knowledge and experience from b...

Camille Sta. Maria

WAGI has enabled me to become a strong and independent woman (no matter how cliché it sounds). Because of this organization, I learned how important it is to pursue my advocacy - for women's rights; a...
 

JOIN OUR CAUSE

Our world needs more women leaders and leaders for women. We need you!

TAKE OUR COURSES

We hold an Gender and Development courses every year from June to July. You may also hire us for training in your organization.

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VOLUNTEER OR INTERN

Students and professionals are welcome to join our cause. Help share our campaigns on social media, join our campaigns, or help in our research.

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PARTNER WITH US

We welcome the opportunity to join forces with organizations around the world and work towards our goal of a gender inclusive society.

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WHO WE ARE

Meet the members of WAGI

 

Ma. Theresa De Vela

Executive Director

 

 

Aurora Javate-De Dios

Senior Project Director

 

 

Lalaine P. Viado

Research Director

 

 

Melanie Reyes

Gender and Development Program Head

 

 

Pacita Fortin

WAGI Faculty Associate for Training

 

 

Stella Eloisa Marquez-Fong

WAGI Faculty Associate for Gender Fair Education

 

 

Brenda Jane D. Pureza

Gender Fair Education Program & Gender and Development Program Coordinator

 

Danica C. Gonzalez

Young Women's Leadership Program & Gender, Peace and Security Program Coordinator

 

Regina Mikaela R. Rebueno

Research Assistant, Feminist Research Program

 

 

Susan Albao

Finance and Project Staff

 

 

CONTACT US

  • WAGI CENTRAL OFFICE:

    ESI Building, Miriam College, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108

  • PHONE :

    (+632) 8930-MCQC (6272) local 8289

  • EMAIL :

    wagi@mc.edu.ph / wagicommunications@gmail.com