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Republic Act No. 9262, otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004, provides legal protections and makes accountable perpetrators of abuse; in this sense, the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act is vital in the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. The law promotes awareness, pointing out the social responsibility for the prevention of violence and helping the survivors. Its implementation in the campaign shows that the government is interested in creating a safer and more equal society. R.A. 9262 strengthens the fight against gender-based violence by bridging the gap between awareness and enforcement, encouraging greater societal change.
Below are 2 laws related to R.A. 9262:
1. Republic Act No. 9208
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Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 is a Philippine law that provides for the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of trafficking in persons while protecting and assisting its victims. It defined trafficking as acts involving recruitment, transportation, transfer, or harboring of persons through force, fraud, or coercion for exploitation such as sexual exploitation, forced labor, slavery, or organ removal. Thus, the law imposes severe penal provisions for traffickers- imprissonment and fines-and stipulated rehabilitation and reintegration back in society. It also provided collaboration with government agencies with NGOs and international organizations regarding battling trafficking. Republic Act No. 10364-Amended by Expanded Anti- Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 which strengthens provisions and addresses certain present threats associated with cases of human trafficking in the Philippines.
2. Republic Act No. 11313
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Republic Act No. 11313 is the Safe Spaces Act, or more popularly referred to as the Bawal Bastos Law, aiming to shield individuals from all kinds of gender-based sexual harassment in public spaces, workplaces, schools, and even in online platforms. This will punish catcalling, wolf-whistling, unwanted advances, and sexist slurs. The creation of mechanisms and policies on the prevention of harassment will also be imposed by this Act, through which it can institute training programs and reporting systems within institutions and organizations. Penalties for offenders will range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the offense's nature and severity. The law aims to promote a safe, respectful, and non-discriminatory environment for everyone, regardless of gender.
References:
- Republic Act No. 9262. (2004). Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. Retrieved from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph
- Philippine Commission on Women. (2009). The Magna Carta of Women. Retrieved from https://www.pcw.gov.ph
- Faqs republic act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, as amended by RA 10364 also known as the expanded anti-trafficking in persons act of 2012 | Philippine Commission on women. (n.d.-a). https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-9208/
- Republic act 11313: Safe spaces act | Philippine Commission on women. (n.d.-b). https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-11313-safe-spaces-act/
this is very informative, keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting blog! It is refreshing to see that students are addressing VAW :)
ReplyDeletekeep the good work ^-^
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