SDG 5 - Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
We are a firm advocate for gender equality, with institutional policies and a dedicated Gender and Development (GAD) office ensuring a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment. We actively promote women in leadership, support research on gender dynamics, and ensure non-discriminatory practices for all students, faculty, and staff.
Actions Supporting SDG 5
Policies for Gender Equality
Leyte Normal University (LNU) is fully committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that champions gender equality and empowers all women and girls, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). Through dedicated policies, rigorous research, and strategic initiatives, we prioritize advancing gender equality in every area of university life, aiming to ensure that women—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—have equal opportunities to excel academically, professionally, and personally.
LNU actively supports research initiatives focused on gender equality, encouraging faculty and students to engage in studies that deepen the understanding of gender dynamics, promote inclusive practices, and emphasize the importance of equity in education and beyond. Our commitment also extends to enhancing access for first-generation female students, recognizing that entry into higher education is a powerful means of social and economic advancement. Through targeted outreach, scholarships, and mentorship programs, we support these students as they embark on their educational journeys.
To create a more inclusive learning environment, LNU implements student access measures that address financial, social, and cultural barriers, helping all female students overcome obstacles to their academic and personal development. We are also dedicated to promoting gender parity in senior academic roles by providing career development programs, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities specifically aimed at empowering female academics to advance to senior positions.
Additionally, LNU strives to ensure high graduation rates among female students by offering a supportive and empowering environment. Our academic and support services equip women with the resources, encouragement, and guidance they need to complete their studies successfully. Furthermore, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy against gender discrimination. Our non-discrimination policy protects all students, faculty, and staff, affirming that women are respected, valued, and fully supported within our university community.
Through these initiatives, Leyte Normal University reaffirms its dedication to SDG 5, working to build a transformative environment where women and girls are empowered to reach their fullest potential and make a lasting impact in the wider community.
Research on Gender Equality
Gender responsiveness and equity are exemplified in researches authored by the faculty of Leyte Normal University that are interspersed within the lens of gender intersectionality. Scholarly papers were published in peer-reviewed international journals that illuminates gender empowerment benefiting the studentry, the institution, and the society at large. Having a strong research grounding on gender concerns forms an extensive basis for implementing policies and programs guiding the institution in its strong commitment towards privileging women and other marginalized groups in an atmosphere of gender equity towards gender equality.
The data on published articles by male and female researchers from 2021 to 2024 reveals distinct trends in research productivity between the two groups. In the initial years, both male and female researchers show a steady increase in publications, with male researchers rising from 71 in 2021 to 82 in 2022 and female researchers from 55 to 70 during the same period. Notably, 2023 marks a peak for female researchers, who surpass male researchers with a jump to 108 published articles compared to 85 by males. However, by 2024, there is a sharp and simultaneous drop for both genders, with male researchers publishing only 27 articles and females just 17. This downturn may reflect changes in research funding, publication opportunities, or other external challenges impacting research output. Overall, while female researchers demonstrated substantial growth in publications up to 2023, both genders faced significant declines in 2024, signaling potential issues affecting research productivity in that year.
Gender Equality Publications
