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The administration’s narrative of progress overlooks the structural barriers that continue to trap many women in poverty and insecurity.
Unable to defeat Rep. Elago’s causes and political positions, he has resorted to brazen misogyny and sexual harassment in a desperate attempt to malign and intimidate her.
The experiences of women farmers and indigenous women illustrate the intersection of economic exploitation and gender inequality in rural areas.
Women artists and allies gathered on March 5 at Mejo Kitchen Bar for “Clapback: Half the Sky, All the Rage,” a benefit gig.
“These remarks contribute to the culture of impunity against women."
Women’s Month is opening with no one held accountable for the billions stolen from the public coffers
“The courts have limits if the law remains outdated. Congress should keep up; let us finally pass the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Characteristics) Equality Bill. Everyone has the equal right to grow old and live with the one they love, and this includes the right to own property and other fundamental rights."
Women’s alliance Gabriela said the messaging echoed outdated and harmful narratives that suggest rape can be avoided through personal caution alone.
Even with the takedown request, GWP stressed that existing laws do not acknowledge and address AI-enabled sexual abuse and exploitation and non-consensual deepfake manipulation as legitimate forms of gender-based violence.
LGBTQ organizations earlier asserted that there is no Philippine law as well that criminalizes same-sex relationships
“No one should be punished or humiliated for who they are or whom they love.”
“There is still a lot of underreporting and we still need a lot to talk to in order to expand information dissemination and awareness raising, and ensure that those who report will not experience victim blaming.”
All the criminal charges against Pura Luka Vega are now dismissed.
The negative HIV result of Ardemil’s significant other proved her being untransmittable—something to be emphasized, she said, to stop the stigma and discrimination. They have been together for five years now.
Several bruises and wounds have been discovered upon inspection of her injuries at the Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Bausing
The youngest recorded case involved an 8-year-old who gave birth at the age of 9.
The fear of being discriminated against has been the usual reason why there are still PLHIVs who are afraid to disclose their status even to their families.
"We wish that the Supreme Court could have recognized that this law only targets a specific portion of the community."
“The passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill is a crucial step, and one that is being strongly emphasized. These are essential government responsibilities to ensure that no space exists for abuse and discrimination, especially in places where people should be able to live, study, and work with dignity and without fear.”
Commonwealth, in this zine, is not just an avenue – it is love, protest, and pride all at once.
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