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RA 9710 (The Magna Carta of Women) Section 13

Equal Access and Elimination of Discrimination in Education, Scholarships, and Training.

Section 13

SEC. 13. Equal Access and Elimination of Discrimination in Education, Scholarships, and Training. — The State shall ensure that gender stereotypes and images in educational materials and curricula are adequately and appropriately revised. Gender-sensitive language shall be used at all times. Capacity-building on gender and development (GAD), peace and human rights, education for teachers, and all those involved in the education sector shall be pursued toward this end. Partnerships between and among players of the education sector, including the private sector, churches, and faith groups shall be encouraged. Enrollment of women in nontraditional skills training in vocational and tertiary levels shall be encouraged. Expulsion and non-readmission of women faculty, due to pregnancy outside of marriage shall be outlawed. No school shall turn out or refuse admission to a female student solely on the account of her having pregnancy outside of marriage during her term in school.

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