security
Towards
(b) Women shall have the right
to
in situations of armed conflict and protection and
militarization.
this end, they shall be
protected from all forms of
gender-based violence, particularly rape and other forms of
sexual abuse,
and all forms of
violence in situations of armed
conflict. The State shall observe international standards for the
protection of civilian population in circumstances of emergency
and armed conflict. It shall not force women,
especially
indigenous people, to abandon their lands, territories, and means
of subsistence, or relocate them in special centers for
military
purposes under any discriminatory condition.
(c)
All
government
personnel
involved
in
the
protection and defense of women against gender-based violence
shall undergo a mandatory training on human rights and gender
sensitivity pursuant to this Act.
(d) All local government units shall establish a
Violence Against Women's Desk in every barangay to ensure
that violence against women cases are fully addressed in a
gender-responsive manner.
SEC. 10. Women Affected by Disasters, Calamities,
and Other Crisis Situations.
Women have the right to
protection and security in times of disasters, calamities, and
other crisis situations especially in all phases of relief, recovery,
rehabilitation, and construction efforts. The State shall provide
for immediate humanitarian assistance, allocation of resources,
and early resettlement, if necessary. It shall also address the
particular needs of women from a gender perspective to ensure
their full protection from sexual exploitation and other sexual
and gender-based violence committed against them. Responses
to disaster situations shall include the provision of services, such
as
psychosocial
support,
psychological health,
and
livelihood
support, education,
comprehensive health services,
including protection during pregnancy.
SEC. 11.
Participating and Representation.
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The State
Snall undertake temporary special measures to accelerate the
Spheres
in all
equitable representation of women
of society particularly in the decision-mak1ng
participation
and
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