| Call for Nominations for RP Representative to ACWC |
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| Monday, 11 January 2010 15:00 |
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The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) invites women’s organizations/network to submit nominations for the Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). In the selection of nominee, the nominating agency/organization should consider the following criteria for technical competence: 1. Expertise and competence in human rights, particularly of women’s empowerment, gender and development; 2. Extensive experience in the promotion and implementation of the CEDAW at the national and international levels; 3. Depth of knowledge on the national, regional and international issues facing women; 4. Global perspective on how CEDAW is being effectively implemented; 5. Familiarity with the ASEAN human rights system and ASEAN entities on women such as, but not limited to, the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW) and ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR); and 6. Demonstrated commitment to human rights particularly through engagements at the national and international levels on the promotion and protection of human rights of women. Other requisites include the following: articulate, diplomatic and has good negotiation and listening skills; analytical; has energy and persistence to review voluminous documents; balanced and independent; has strong leadership skills; has integrity and probity; has strong motivation, commitment and dedication; has concern for the poor and marginalized sectors; is in good health; has not been convicted for the commission of violence, or other human rights violations; must commit to present annual reports in multi-sectoral forums convened for the purpose; and must be widely endorsed by a network of NGOs and/or by the government. Interested organizations should be guided by the ACWC Terms of Reference and the Selection Guidelines. Nominations should be submitted on or before 05 February 2010 by mail, electronic mail and/or fax, to the following address (copy furnished the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of ASEAN Affairs): Search Committee – Philippine Women’s Rights Representative to the ACWC Philippine Commission on Women 1145 J. P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel. No.: 735-1864 Fax No.: 736-4449 The PCW shall conduct an ACWC Feedback Forum on 21 January 2010, 1:00-5:00 pm at the PCW Conference Room, San Miguel, Manila. For confirmation and any other concerns, interested organizations may contact the PCW office at (02) 735-1864 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |