(4) Respect for the observance of indigenous
peoples'
cultural
practices even in the workplace.
(c) In recognition of the temporary nature of overseas
work, the State shall exert all efforts to address the causes of
out-migration by developing local employment and other
economic opportunities for women and by introducing measures
to curb violence and forced and involuntary displacement of
local women. The State shall ensure the protection and
promotion of the rights and welfare of migrant women
regardless of their work status, and protect them against
discrimination in wages, conditions of work, and employment
opportunities in host countries.
SEC. 23. Right to Livelihood, Credit, Capital, and
Technology. - The State shall ensure that women are provided
with the following:
(a) Equal access to formal sources of credit and capital;
(b) Equal share to the produce of farms and aquatic
resources; and
(c) Employment opportunities for returning women
migrant workers taking into account their skills and
qualifications. Corollarily, the State shall also promote skills
and entrepreneurship development of returning women migrant
workers.
SEC. 24. Right to Education and Training. - The State
shall ensure the following:
to
(a) Women migrant workers have the opportunity
on a
undergo skills training, if they so desire, before taking
foreign job, and possible retraining upon return to the country;
(b) Gender-sensitive training and seminars;
and
based on merit
(c) Equal opportunities in scho larships
research and
and fitness especially to those interested in
development aimed towards women-friendly farm technology.
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