State violence, impunity worsen violence vs women
Violence committed by state forces extends beyond domestic abuse cases.
State violence, impunity worsen violence vs women
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Rape complaint vs military official shows AFP’s normalized patriarchy
Rape complaint vs military official shows AFP’s normalized patriarchy
“The culture of violence and abuse inside the AFP only shows the deeply entrenched machismo and impunity in the institution. Many victims remain silent due to fear of retribution, especially when their abusers are powerful men with weapons and institutional backing."
Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse
Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse
In the Philippines, one in four Filipino women aged 15-49 has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence by their husband or partner, according to a survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority last 2017.
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group Gabriela condemned the recent reports of violence against women, including the death of another overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait.
15-year-old girl says soldiers abducted, raped her
15-year-old girl says soldiers abducted, raped her
“I was begging for the DSWD (to release me) but they forced me to sign a statement that says I voluntarily went there and did not want to go home. It was against my will.”
Women rise against violence, dire living conditions under Duterte
Women rise against violence, dire living conditions under Duterte
Under President Duterte’s first year in office, the reported rape cases has also increased by 53 percent compared to its 6,480 annual average in the past decade.
The Vagina Monologues to be restaged in Manila, a timely response to misogyny
The Vagina Monologues to be restaged in Manila, a timely response to misogyny
“We have been doing this work for a long time in the women’s movement only for us to hear our president, including (President Donald) Trump and other world leaders, normalizing violence against women.”
OBR 2018 | Women rise against ‘fascist, misogynist Duterte’
OBR 2018 | Women rise against ‘fascist, misogynist Duterte’
“We are rising and resisting against our own President who doesn't seem to know how to respect women’s vaginas.”
Students strengthen call to fight violence against women
Students strengthen call to fight violence against women
"We need to educate. We need to act and mobilize."
LIST | 17 women victims of political killings under Duterte
LIST | 17 women victims of political killings under Duterte
The following are documented cases of women killed by suspected state forces or paramilitary groups around the country under President Duterte’s administration. The youngest victim was a 20-year-old pregnant Lumad from Bukidnon. Most are leaders or members of...
Women’s groups chide Duterte: ‘Rape is no laughing matter’
Women’s groups chide Duterte: ‘Rape is no laughing matter’
“Poor women victims are not laughing.”
16 year old rape victim speaks against perpetrator
16 year old rape victim speaks against perpetrator
“If these perpetrators remain scot-free, there would be more VAW victims like ‘Jessa’ and ‘Sienna’.”
Violence against women committed by men in uniform rising
Violence against women committed by men in uniform rising
“There are many cases of VAW (violence against women) committed by soldiers, police and the like and not a single perpetrator has been punished.” – Obeth Montes, Gabriela
Rape, cases of violence against women on the rise – Gabriela
Rape, cases of violence against women on the rise – Gabriela
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Even worse, said Gabriela, is the alarming increase in rape cases involving state security forces.
Sidebar: Women’s rights advocates question PHL’s gender equality performance
No End in Sight to Violence, Poverty and Deprivation Afflicting Filipino Women
No End in Sight to Violence, Poverty and Deprivation Afflicting Filipino Women
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
While more women are in the forefront of politics and the struggle to uphold women’s rights, still, there are many women whose rights are being violated, be it in their own communities, houses, and workplaces. Even the government violates the rights of women.
UN Upholds Victim’s Rights, Criticizes Philippine Government, Justice System
UN Upholds Victim’s Rights, Criticizes Philippine Government, Justice System
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
She had to recount her ordeal in court over and over again while being questioned by defense attorneys whose aim was to destroy her credibility. She was called a “bad person”, a “whore”, an “adulteress”, and an “extortionist” by the Davao media. And after several years of an excruciating uphill battle, she lost her case in court. But she was undeterred.
Government Must Give Full Support to all Florences-Gabriela
Government Must Give Full Support to all Florences-Gabriela
PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 24, 2010 DAVAO CITY – In time for the commemoration of the International Day of Protest on Violence Against Women, GABRIELA urged the government to show the same, if not more, support it gave to Florence, the volunteer nurse who was a victim...
RAGE AGAINST RAPE: President Aquino Should Make a Firm Stand to End Violence Against Women (PR)
RAGE AGAINST RAPE: President Aquino Should Make a Firm Stand to End Violence Against Women (PR)
Press Statement 23 November 2010 Gabriela Women's Party is enraged and deeply alarmed by the increasing incidents of rape in the country. We remember Jessica, a 25 year old woman, who was forcefully picked-up along Quezon Avenue and gang-raped by three men on...
GABRIELA Joins Barrameda Family, Storms DOJ to Seek Justice
GABRIELA Joins Barrameda Family, Storms DOJ to Seek Justice
A year after Ruby Rose’s body was found QUEZON CITY-- On June 10, 2009, the Barrameda family’s two-year search for Ruby Rose ended in the murky waters off Navotas. Ruby Rose’s body was found stuffed in a steel barrel, cemented into a steel box submerged in the...
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