In the pursuit for a strengthened advocacy and promotion of equality in the regionโs higher education community, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was officially inked by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Caraga, Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga, and Caraga State University (CSU) during the 1st Caraga Regional Research Conference on Gender and Human Rights Studies held today, March 25, 2026 at the HERO Learning Commons, CSU Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City.
This initiative emphasized the collaboratorsโ commitment to advancing research and inclusive development by providing an avenue for higher education institutions, government agencies, and development advocates to promote research initiatives that uphold human dignity, gender equality, and social justice. It highlights the crucial role of research in addressing challenges hindering equality, and further demonstrates how evidence-based studies can inform policies and guide the development of responsive and sustainable solutions.
Aligned with the observance of the 2026 National Womenโs Month, the partnership strengthens regional efforts toward gender mainstreaming and human rights education, while supporting localized monitoring and policy development.
Through this collaboration, CHED Caraga, CHR Caraga, and CSU are looking forward to transforming research into actionable strategies that advance inclusive growth and ensure the protection of human dignity across the Caraga Region.