Women's Power, better future

The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004 and the Republic Act No. 9262 plays a vital role in cultivating perspectives of society and legal frameworks that aims to protect the rights of women and their children in the Philippines. The annual celebration of 18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women is not only a reminder on the continuous battle into ending violence but also a platform to increase the awareness of every individual about this law.

In discussing the impact of this law on the lives of all victims, the response of the community, and in the development of equal rights of all genders in the Philippines, we can be able to find interesting perspectives about the battle against violence and in giving power to women. All of the stories of triumph and challenges brought by these laws will certainly give us an in-depth understanding into the significance of our collective actions in ending violence and in supporting victims in order to attain a just society.

On the other hand, RA 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act of 2019, an act which aims to provide a more safer environment for individuals regardless of gender, particularly women and the members of LGBTQIA+ Community. It seeks to prevent Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) in public places. Here in the Philippines where harassment is rampant, this law plays a big role in ensuring everyone's safety from those with bad thoughts or people with severe sexual desires. It is very important to pay attention to this issue not only in our country but also in the whole world, to make a way and provide a competent law, which somehow reduces these shocking scenes in public places.

Finally, forcing individuals, especially children and women, to do inhumane activities such as labor, slavery, sexual exploitation and involuntary servitude is also one of the things that will never end in our country. The RA 9208, also known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, is a law that provides support and protection to victims of indecency and inhumane acts.

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