service providers towards clients, especially IPs and LGBTs; (iii) “palakasan” system or selective provision of goods and services based on kinship, friendship, or political affiliation; (iv) unavailability of RH goods (“out of stock”), and/or even if these are supposed to be free, demand of donations or payment in exchange for these.  Intersectionality of issues for marginalized women. Women in marginalized sectors face worse challenges, exacerbated by different factors including discrimination mediated by their own specific vulnerabilities. IPs, rural women, and those in far-flung areas have the least access to information and services related to VAW and RH. IPs, LGBTs and women in prostitution face discrimination when trying to access RH and VAW-related services. This is compounded when women belong to different vulnerable groups at the same time (i.e. PWDs who are also IPs, etc.)  Women’s needs in times of displacement are not adequately met. RH goods and services are not a priority in times of displacement caused by natural disasters and development aggression. Supplies for sanitary napkins and women’s hygienic needs are not always available. Evacuation centers do not have separate spaces and sanitation facilities for women and girls, making them vulnerable to harassment and abuse. RESULTS OF THE REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS ON CEDAW AND MCW Women’s Access to Justice and Violence Against Women Most of the participants in the various regions are not aware of the laws protecting women and children and the services available within their communities to address cases of violence against women (VAW). A major reason for this is the lack of information dissemination, especially in rural and far-flung areas. In addition, while there are claims that cases of VAW are rampant and are increasing, many of these are unreported and/or undocumented. Women hesitate or refuse to report cases of abuse due to the following reasons: 3