21 programs for senior citizens and the indigents. SEC. 24. Recognition and Preservation of Cultural Identity/Integrity. – The State recognizes and respects the rights of Moro and indigenous women to practice, promote, protect and preserve their own culture, traditions and institutions and to consider these rights in the formulation and implementation of national policies and programs. To this end, the State shall adopt measures in consultation with the sectors concerned, to protect their rights to their indigenous knowledge systems and practices, traditional livelihood and other manifestations of their cultures and ways of life: Provided, That these cultural systems and practices are not discriminatory to women as defined in this Act. SEC. 25. Peace and Development. – The peace pro- cess shall be pursued with the following considerations: (a) The increase in number of women participating in decision-making in the peace process, including membership in peace panels; (b) The development and inclusion of the women’s peace agenda in the overall peace strategy and women’s participation in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation and rebuilding of conflict-affected areas; (c) The institution of measures to ensure the protection of civilians in conflict-affected communities with special consideration for the specific needs of women and girls; (d) The inclusion of the peace perspective in education curriculum and other educational undertaking; and (e) The recognition and support for women’s role in conflict-prevention, management and resolution and peacemaking, and in indigenous systems of conflict resolution.