25/02/2026
𝐂𝐒𝐆 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
The Central Student Government of Kalinga State University conducted a seminar on 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 attended by both student and student leaders from different colleges and from KSU Laboratory High School, at KSU AVR CHNS Building on February 24, 2026.
The seminar aims to promote safe spaces, accountability and respect among others, and to equip students with the basic knowledge of Gender and Development Programs.
The program commenced with opening formalities that reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to its Vision and Mission, followed by a presentation of the seminar rationale emphasizing the importance of Gender and Development initiatives in higher education. The activity underscored the role of academic institutions in cultivating a culture grounded in respect, accountability, and inclusivity.
The seminar featured a series of comprehensive lectures delivered by the esteemed resource speakers were all both legal professionals, from KSU legal Unit. The discussions covered key national laws that directly impact student welfare and campus safety:
𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒚. 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷. 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕 discusses the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, highlighting accountability and the prohibition of violent initiation practices.
𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒚. 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝑩. 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈 discusses the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, reinforcing standards of conduct, consent, and professional boundaries within educational settings.
𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒚. 𝑴𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑲. 𝑩𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 discusses the Safe Spaces Act, promoting protection against gender-based harassment in schools, workplaces, public spaces, and online platforms.
The lecture was then followed by a question and answer series, where the participants asked several questions and clarifications to the speakers.
The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates and expressions of gratitude to the invited speakers for their meaningful contributions.
Through this initiative, the university reaffirms its steadfast commitment to Gender and Development principles and its continuing efforts to build a campus environment that upholds dignity, equality, and integrity in action.