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Violence against women in the Philippines includes different forms of gender-based violence. The term "violence against women" is "the word or concept (that) has been used in a broad, inclusive manner to encompass verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape." [1] This form of violence is gender-biased ...
One Billion Rising (OBR) is a global campaign founded to end rape and sexual violence against women. Since 2013, GABRIELA have led the One Billion Rising Task Force in the Philippines and abroad where its chapters are situated. [14] The Philippine task force members include: Gabriela; Gabriela Women's Party; Gabriela Youth; Kilusang Mayo Uno
Hotlines are generally dedicated to women escaping abusive relationships and provide referral to women's shelters. Domestic violence hotlines are generally available at all times during the day, however, problems with busy lines or disconnections due to lack of funding sometimes limit their usefulness. [ 1 ]
The Philippines has many constitutional and legislative protections for women; particularly in the area of violence against women. Some of these include or are included in; The 1987 Philippine Constitution in article II, section 14 maintains that the State, "recognizes the role of women in nation building and shall ensure the fundamental ...
911, sometimes written 9-1-1, is the national emergency telephone number of the Philippines managed by the Emergency 911 National Office. On August 1, 2016, 911 and 8888, a public complaint hotline, effectively replaced Patrol 117. [1]
The Philippine Commission on Women (formerly the National Commission on the Role of the Filipino Women), is a government agency run by the government of the Philippines with the intention of promoting and protecting the rights of the Women in the Philippines. It was established on January 7, 1975, through Presidential Decree No. 633.
The María Clara doctrine, also known as the Woman's Honor doctrine, is a legal doctrine applied by Philippine courts regarding cases that concern abuse against women.The doctrine is a presumption "that women, especially Filipinas, would not admit that they have been abused unless that abuse had actually happened."
The United Nations published Handbook on Effective Responses to Violence against Women for police and other first responders to provide guidelines for police intervention. [14] Where there are laws against domestic violence, such abuse is often under-reported. [15]