National Machinery for the advancement of women
Temporary special measures
Gender stereotypes
Violence against women
Trafficking and exploitation of prostitution
Participation in political and public life
Education
Employment
Health
Women with disabilities
Indigenous and Muslim women
Rural women
Natural disasters and climate change
Marriage and family relations
The report will likewise have a special focus on reproductive health rights particularly of
marginalized groups.
B.
MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN
The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act 9710) is the most comprehensive Philippine
legislation upholding women’s rights. It provides legal basis for the enforcement of
specific civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of women. Enacted in 2009, it
is described as the Filipino women’s bill of rights.
As the fulfillment of the Philippines’ commitment to CEDAW, the MCW prohibits
discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting all
human rights and fundamental freedoms of Filipino women. It reiterates the duty of the
State, as the primary duty-bearer, to protect women against discrimination and violation
of their rights, and to promote and fulfill their rights in all spheres.
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