The country obtained a high score concerning discrimination in family, notably the issues of divorce and women’s rights, a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed. Based on the OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI), the country garnered a...
(File photo) The Philippine Army's (PA) leadership underscored its dedication to promote women's access to justice after the wife of a military personnel reportedly attempted to block his promotion due to alleged abuses. Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido reiterated that the...
There are still loads of things to do in order to thoroughly defeat and eradicate all forms of gender-based violence, said Gabriela, but amid all these hardships, a silver lining lingers through the public’s continuous commitment to resist and unite against inhumanity. Rise For Freedom: One...
National alliance of Filipino women, Gabriela, will lead the conduct of One Billion Rising campaign: Rise for Freedom on Saturday, Feb. 11 in line with its oath to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence. One Billion Rising, a global action to end violence against all identities subjected to...
Gabriela Women’s Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas on Monday, Nov. 28, asked the Marcos administration to ratify and enforce the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Convention 190 (C190), which recognizes the right of everyone to a violent-free workplace, including gender-based violence and...
Many cases of violence against women (VAW) remain unreported due the belief that speaking up would not make a difference. This is called the culture of silence. Apart from the fear of speaking up, the culture of silence also stems back to the public’s blatant dismissal or sometimes lack of...
Silliman University (SU), on Saturday, March 26, launched a local adaptation of “Thursdays in Black,” a campaign of the World Council of Churches to end gender-based violence. Thursdays in Black, with its tagline “Towards a world without rape and violence,” amplifies the call for gender...
Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo will prioritize providing holistic empowerment for the survivors of gender-based violence in the country if she wins the presidency. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) During a virtual forum with supporters in Bataan, Olongapo, and Zambales...
The 911 emergency hotline is now catering to emergencies related to gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against women and children (VAWC). (Unsplash) The Department of Justice, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Department of the Interior and Local Government on Tuesday, Dec. 7,...
Groups demanded an end to violence against women amid reports of increasing rates of gender-based abuse. (Photo from GABRIELA Youth) In a statement, the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) stressed the need for women's empowerment to "achieve social justice and social progress." "For so long, women...
Violence and lack of access to healthcare are among the problems faced by women, according to the Center of Women's Resources (CWR). (Unsplash) "Nakita natin na tumataas yung cases ng violence against women, children, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)... Madalas yung underreporting...
Multiple studies have found that during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, women have been disproportionately affected by job loss, burnout, and were at greater risk of domestic violence. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The pandemic has proven to be a major challenge for gender equality across...
