Facts and Figures: Ending

Violence against Women

and Girls
Up to 70 per cent of women face physical
and/or sexual violence in their lifetime,
according to available country data. Most
violence takes place in intimate relationships

 More than 64 million girls

worldwide are child brides, with 46
per cent of women aged 20–24 in
South Asia and 41 per cent in
West and Central Africa reporting
that they married before the age
of 18. Child marriage resulting in
early and unwanted pregnancies
poses life-threatening risks for
adolescent girls; worldwide,
pregnancy-related complications
are the leading cause of death for
 The #Women2020 Summit will feature panel discussions
with inspiring women changemakers on gender equality and
women’s empowerment. Powerful women speakers such as
Maoi Arroyo of Ignite Impact Fund, Dr. Gia Sison of Youth for
Mental Health Coalition, Meggie Ochoa of Fight to Protect,
Miss International 2016, Kylie Verzosa, and many more will
join the lineup.

The one-day event will also include keynote speeches by

trailblazing women leaders in government such as Vice
President Leni Robredo, Senator Grace Poe, and Quezon City
Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Trafficking ensnares millions of women and girls in

modern-day slavery. Women and girls represent 55
per cent of the estimated 20.9 million victims of
forced labour worldwide, and 98 per cent of the
estimated 4.5 million forced into sexual exploitation
[6]
Marked globally on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD)
is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to
celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary
women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of
their countries and communities.
105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

Signed into law on February 2019 by President

Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11210 or the
Expanded Maternity Leave Law extends the
previous 60-day (78 days for caesarian section
delivery for women workers in the private sector)

Prohibition on Discrimination Against Women

RA 6725 prohibits discrimination with respect to

terms and conditions of employment solely on
the basis of sex.

Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children

Act of 2004

RA 9262, or An Act Defining Violence Against

Women and Their Children, Providing Protective
Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties
Therefor and for Other Purposes, recognizes the
need to protect the family and its members
particularly women and children, from violence
 Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

RA 7877 addresses the issue of sexual harassment

committed in employment, education or training
environment. It was signed into law on February 14,
1995, under former President Fidel Ramos'
administration.

Sexual favors made as a condition in the employment

or granting promotions or privileges; or the refusal to
grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating
or classifying the employee which in any way would

NEW

SAFE SPACES ACT

The Safe Spaces Act, now fully enforced,

protects everyone from sexual harassment both
in physical and online spaces, and not just by
persons in authority

This “Bawal Bastos” law penalizes catcalling,

wolf-whistling, misogynistic and homophobic
slurs, unwanted sexual advances, and other
 The Anti-Rape Law of 1997

RA 8353 states that any person having carnal

knowledge of a woman through force, threat, or
intimidation or by means of fraudulent machination or
grave abuse of authority will be punished.

Depending on the severity of the case, the offense may

Magna Carta of Women

RA 9710 is a comprehensive women's human rights law

that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the
recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of
the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging

National Women's Day

RA 6949 declares the eighth day of March every year

as a special working holiday.

This ensures meaningful observance of the holiday,

where all heads of government agencies and
instrumentalities, including government-owned and
controlled corporations as well as local government
units, and employers in the private sector shall
encourage and afford sufficient time and opportunities
for their employees to engage and participate in any