 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. 45

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