November 19 to 25, 2023

Violence against women and girls refers to gender-based acts that cause physical, sexual, or mental
harm. This includes threats, coercion, and deprivation of liberty in both public and private settings. It
encompasses violence within the family and community, those perpetrated by the State.

Child marriage is marrying someone under 18,
while forced marriage is when consent is not
freely given by one of or both the parties. These
marriages specifically impact girls and result in
detrimental outcomes such as early
pregnancies, restricted independence, and
diminished access to education.
Sexual violence encompasses various harmful
and unwanted sexual behaviors imposed on
individuals. It includes abusive sexual contact,
forced engagement in sexual acts, non-
consensual sexual acts with women, sexual
harassment, verbal abuse, threats, exposure,
unwanted touching, incest, and more.

This is the intentional killing of a woman or girl
based on their gender, often due to
stereotypes, discrimination, and unequal power
dynamics. Honor killings include femicide, as
women or girls are murdered because they are
believed to have dishonored the family.
Human trafficking is a global crime that
involves the trade and exploitation of people
for profit. Victims are subjected to physical and
sexual abuse, blackmail, and emotional
manipulation, with women and girls being the
primary targets for sexual exploitation.

This is inflicted by a current or former partner,
and includes physical aggression, sexual
coercion, psychological manipulation,
controlling behaviors, and economic violence.
This type of violence is widespread among
women worldwide.
This encompasses acts committed or amplified
by digital tools, resulting in harm and
infringement of rights. It includes online
stalking, deepfake videos, cyberbullying, non-
consensual sexting, and doxing,
disproportionately affecting women in public
life, journalists, activists, and politicians.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/faqs/types-of-violence
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women
According to a 2018 analysis by the World Health Organization, approximately 30% of women
globally have encountered physical and/or sexual violence from either an intimate partner or a non-
partner. Moreover, Intimate partners are responsible for up to 38% of female homicides globally.

Intimate partner and sexual violence have severe health consequences for women,
impacting their physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive well-being. This violence
can result in injuries, unintended pregnancies, gynecological problems, sexually
transmitted infections, including HIV, and increased risk of abortion. It also leads to
adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage and pre-term birth. Additionally,
these forms of violence contribute to depression, anxiety disorders, sleep difficulties,
eating disorders, and suicide attempts. Other health effects include headaches, pain
syndromes, gastrointestinal disorders, limited mobility, and overall poor health.

The social and economic costs of intimate partner and sexual violence are enormous
and have ripple effects throughout society. Women may suffer isolation, inability to
work, loss of wages, lack of participation in regular activities, and limited ability to care
for themselves and their children.

Sexual violence during childhood can lead to increased smoking, substance use, and
risky sexual behaviours. It is also associated with perpetration of violence (for males)
and being a victim of violence (for females).

Additionally, intimate partner violence has been linked to elevated rates of infant and
child mortality, as well as higher levels of morbidity due to factors like diarrheal
disease, malnutrition, and lower immunization rates.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women
This law aims to protect women and children
from violence and ensure their personal safety
and security. It recognizes the importance of
safeguarding the family unit and its members
from harm.
This aims to eliminate discrimination against
women, particularly those in marginalized
sectors. It conveys a framework of rights for
women based directly on international law.
This prohibits sexual harassment in
employment, education, and training. It forbids
the use of sexual favors as a condition for
employment or promotions, and protects
against discrimination or limited opportunities
for refusing demands.
This law aims to strengthen protection against
rape, sexual exploitation, and abuse by
increasing the age for determining the
commission of statutory rape, from 12 years old
to 16 years old.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1063739
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11648_2022.html
https://ppp.gov.ph/press_releases/republic-act-no-11313-or-the-safe-spaces-act-bawal-bastos-law/
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2022/06jun/20220604-RA-11862-RRD.pdf
This prohibits sex-based discrimination in
employment conditions. Employers cannot
favor male employees over females solely
based on gender for promotions, training, or
benefits.
This law covers all forms of gender-based
sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public
spaces, educational or training institutions,
workplace and online space.
This law institutes policies to eliminate
trafficking in persons, particularly women and
children. It establishes institutional
mechanisms to protect and support victims of
trafficking, while also imposing penalties for
those who violate the law.
This law prohibits the act of having sexual
intercourse with a woman through force, threat,
intimidation, fraudulent means, or abuse of
authority.
 FOR WOMEN PDLs
One can say that the lipstick brigade was
initiated during the Japanese war by Kumander
Liwayway, a leader of the Hukbalahap, who
wore makeup, a fixed hair, and red lipstick
during battles. Fighting for her right to be
herself whilst fighting for the freedom of her
countrymen. Giving it a whole new meaning,
Filipinas detained started their “Lipstick
Brigade” as they take on the roles of paralegal
aides for their fellow inmates. Women PDLs
lead the brigade by wearing bright colorful
lipsticks during their day-to-day tasks of aiding
their untried fellow inmates.
Scrape off top layer of the lipstick;
Dip the lipstick in alcohol;
Put the lipstick in a freeze or fridge
overnight; and
Allow the lipstick to air-dry for at least
twenty (20) minutes.
In addition to the congestion problem,
correctional facilities also face the challenge of
failing to provide the appropriate needs of
detained Filipino women. From hygiene and
healthcare products to prenatal and postnatal
care, these facilities struggle to meet the day-to-
day basic needs of women PDLs. Support
incarcerated Filipino women by donating
today! Help ensure their basic needs are met!
Pillows and beddings;
Feminine hygiene products (e.g. sanitary
napkins) and toiletries (e.g. shampoo);
Healthcare products recommended by
gynecologists or healthcare professionals;
Food and groceries; and/or
Basic medication and face masks.
You may also make monetary
donations through GCash
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