UNM Gender and Development Office

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒, 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 | 𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

September is observed as Su***de Prevention Month, creating space for conversations on su***de, mental well-being, and the importance of reaching out. The 𝐔𝐍𝐌 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, headed by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚 𝐄. 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧, 𝐑𝐆𝐂, took the lead in the month-long campaign through meaningful initiatives, with the support of the Peer Facilitators, who helped extend messages of care and encouragement to the UNM community.

The observance commenced with the “𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞” seminar held last 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the PE Academic Building, bringing students and employees together for conversations on su***de prevention, empathy, mental well-being, and seeking help. Alongside the seminar, the office also shared 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬, turning simple gestures into reminders that kindness, understanding, and hope can reach someone when they need it most.

More than a series of activities, the observance carries a message that extends beyond September: su***de prevention begins with a community that listens, a community that reaches out, and a community that reminds us that no one is alone.

Sometimes, a conversation opens the door. A kind word keeps hope alive. And a little gesture reminds someone that they matter.

In the UNM community, hope is shared, support is extended, and no one is left to face difficult moments alone.🌼💛

15/09/2026

💛

This September, as we observe 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 and embrace the call to “𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞,” the University of Northwestern Mindanao invites the entire UNM community to take part in 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬.

Every Wednesday, let us wear something yellow—a shirt, blouse, ribbon, accessory, or anything that brings a little sunshine to our campus.

But wearing yellow is more than just wearing a color.

𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞.
𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞.
𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.

In a community where everyone carries different stories and struggles, a simple gesture can send a powerful message:

“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔..”🎗️

10/09/2026

We all see the world through different lenses. We carry different experiences, face different challenges, and need different kinds of support. When it comes to mental health and su***de prevention, understanding these differences matters.

That is why the spaces we create and the support we provide must be 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲. Our policies, programs, and interventions should be able to meet people where they are and respond to what they need.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, PCW calls on all GADvocates to continue creating spaces where people feel safe to speak, reach out, and be heard. Let us be there for those who are going through something difficult and remind them that 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2026

Today, we join the world in observing World Su***de Prevention Day. 💚

Let us create a community where everyone feels safe to speak, be heard, and find support.

LET’S TALK. LET’S LISTEN. LET’S SUPPORT.
TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE HOPE.

***dePreventionDay ***dePreventionMonth ***de

09/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day is observed globally every 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎 to raise awareness, promote su***de prevention, and encourage collective action in creating communities where people feel safe, supported, and connected.

In observance of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲, the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨, through the Guidance and Testing Office, Gender and Development, Human Resource Management Unit, and Student Development Services, invites the UNM community to the 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, with the theme “𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆.”

This year’s seminar brings meaningful conversations on safe spaces, harassment prevention, mental health, su***de prevention, the power of connection, and CODI’s role in promoting zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

📅 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐏.𝐄. 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Changing the narrative begins with noticing, asking, listening, and being there.

Start the conversation. Be the connection. Choose hope. 🎗

28/08/2026

💜

06/08/2026

Your voice has the power to make a difference.💜

Whether it’s sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, abuse of authority, or any other form of misconduct, you are not alone. The University of Northwestern Mindanao is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone.

📌 Take a moment to read the infographic to learn where to seek assistance and how to report your concerns through the University’s official reporting channels.

Together, we can build a campus where respect, dignity, equality, and safety are upheld by all.

Speak Up. Report. Respect. Protect.

06/08/2026

🟣 Respect Begins With You.

A safe, inclusive, and respectful University community starts with each one of us.

The University of Northwestern Mindanao, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, remains committed to upholding a learning and working environment free from all forms of sexual harassment.

We encourage every member of the University community to take a moment to read this infographic and become familiar with the 4W1H of Sexual Harassment and the University’s official reporting procedures.

If you experience or witness any form of sexual harassment, do not remain silent. Speak up. Report it. We are here to listen, support, and take appropriate action.

All complaints will be treated with strict confidentiality and handled in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

Together, let us foster a culture of respect, dignity, equality, accountability, and safety for everyone.

NO TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
Your Voice Matters. Report. Respect. Protect.

06/08/2026