 PWDs - There are no free interpreters that can assist PWD whenever cases are filed at the PNP or barangay level.  LGBTs - Most of the gender-related services are concentrated on VAWC and put little emphasis on LGBT issues.  OFWs - Lack information on how or where to access financial assistance.  Women in rural areas and in upland barangays - The victims do not have sufficient access to protection and support services from the communities because they are unaware of what to do in cases of violence committed against them.  Many women victims-survivors in upland and hinterland barangays could not access justice and other services because of lack of financial support for transportation. In terms of access to quality services, many VAW victims-survivors do not have access to services that would enhance their chances of surviving and rebuilding their lives.  There is no available “crisis center” for abandoned and abused women.  Even where there are crisis centers, there are no diversion programs for VAW victim-survivors to prepare them for their livelihood independence from their abusers.  There is a dearth of employment opportunities offered to women who VAW victim-survivors.  Lack of counselors and psychologists to help victims cope up with what they’ve gone through. Issues of Marginalized Women Indigenous Women  Indigenous women cannot easily access basic social services such as health, education, employment and vocational opportunities due to their isolated location. 5