CESC Finals

Gender Justice

Addressing the root causes of gender-based inequalities and advocating for policies and practices that promote justice and equity for all genders.

Visionary Leadership

Approaches work with optimism, energy, and confidence, working pragmatically with "what is" while moving toward "what can be"

Empowerment

Empowering individuals of all genders to make choices about their lives, bodies, and futures, and providing support to overcome barriers to their full participation in society.

Ownership

Encouraging stakeholders to take ___________of development initiatives, thereby promoting sustainability and accountability.

Equal Rights

Ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, have the same legal rights and protections under the law.

Equity

Ensuring that development benefits are distributed fairly among all members of the community, regardless of factors such as gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

Inclusivity

Ensuring the participation of all relevant stakeholders, including marginalized groups and vulnerable populations, in the decision-making process.

Collaboration

Fostering partnership among individuals, communities, governments, and organizations to advance gender equality goals and address gender-based challenges collectively.

Empowerment

Fostering the capacity of individuals and communities to take control of their own development by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources.

Accountability

Holding individuals, institutions, and systems accountable for promoting and upholding gender equality principles, and advocating for transparent and responsive governance in addressing gender-based issues.

Interconnected

Human rights are dependent on one another.

Universal

Human rights belong to all people.

Inalienable

Human rights cannot be taken away unless specific situations call for it. However, the deprivation of a person's right is subject to due process.

Indivisible

Human rights cannot be treated in isolation.

Non-discriminatory

Human rights should be respected without prejudice.

Excellence

Is committed to honesty and to treating others with dignity and respect.

Participatory Development

It is an approach to development that emphasizes the active involvement of all stakeholders especially marginalized or disadvantaged groups in the decision making processes that affect their lives.

Participatory Development

It is founded on the belief that development interventions are most effective when they are shaped by the people they are meant to benefit.

Participation

It is the principle that everyone in a community should have a voice in making important decisions.

Diversity

It is the principle that government and business leaders should be broadly representative of the communities they serve.

Equity

It is the principle that people should have the same opportunities to succeed, despite any past injustices or systemic discrimination.

Transparency

Maintaining openness in all stages of the development process, including decision-making, resource allocation, and project implementation.

Collaborating Relationship

Partners with allied organizations, agencies, and others to develop and achieve shared goals.

Partnerships

Promoting collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society groups, and the private sector.

Equal Treatment

Promoting fair and unbiased treatment of individuals regardless of their gender, including in matters such as hiring, promotions, and wages.

Respect

Promoting mutual politeness and understanding among individuals of all genders, and fostering an environment where everyone's dignity is upheld.

Equal Opportunities

Providing equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and other opportunities without discrimination based on gender.

Inclusivity

Recognizing and respecting the diversity of gender identities and expressions, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their gender identity, feels included and valued in society.

Flexibility

Recognizing the diverse needs and priorities of different communities and allowing for flexible, context-specific approaches to development.

Non-Discrimination

Rejecting stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminatory practices based on gender, and advocating for a society where all genders are valued equally.

Good Governance

Relates to the political and institutional processes and outcomes that are necessary to achieve the goals of development.

Continuous Improvement

Sets challenging objectives and measures the effectiveness of organizational processes and professional practices.

People-Centered

Strategically select goals and activities focused on the needs of individuals and their families.

Sustainability

Striving for long-term ____________ by integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into development planning and implementation.

Access

This holds that society's resources should be equally available to all.

Diversity

Understand and honor individual, cultural, and other contextual differences in our own interactions, and as they shape students' development.

Human Rights

are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.

Human Rights

include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

is a milestone document in the history of human rights.

Equal Access to Social Goods

is one of the most fundamental principles of social justice.

Social Justice

refers to a fair and equitable division of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society.

Advocacy

refers to actions that are taken by individuals or groups with power, authority, influence, funding, or expertise to advance, champion, or protect the interests of particular individuals or groups.

Gender Equality

refers to the concept of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment regardless of gender.

Empowerment

refers to the development of self- confidence, self-control, relationship with other, and the firmness to gain political power to achieve improved inputs and equality.

Integrity

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change: