22. Apart from the Telecentre Women campaign, the ICT Office, through its eSociety division, is also making strides in reaching out to communities in rural areas and teaching them about digital literacy by establishing Tech4ED centers.xxxiii 23. In a statement by internationally-recognized gender expert, Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea during Information and Communications Technology Office’s (DOST-ICTO) kick-off activity in celebration of National Women’s Month, she cited the following steps for gender development in ICT: a. Strict implementation of ICT related laws and administrative guidelines b. Continue with current efforts to document cases of violation of ethical and legal norms and standards c. Continue with efforts to make the ICT community more gender sensitive through public education and other forms of advocacy work 24. In November 2015, The FMA in partnership with the Department of Information Communications and Technology (DICT) and other civil society organizations launched the Philippine Declaration on Internet Rights and Principles. The Declaration focused on 10 areas: (1) internet access for all; (2) democratizing the architecture of the internet; (3) freedom of expression and association; (4) to privacy and protection of personal data; (5) gender equality; (6) openness and access to information, knowledge and culture; (7) socioeconomic empowerment and innovation; (8) education and digital literacy; (9) liberty, safety and security on the internet; and (10) internet and ICTs for environmental sustainability.xxxiv