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PHILIPPINES - MAGNA CARTA BILL FOR
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
PASSES SENATE AND HOUSE - RIGHTS
& EQUALITY
Philippines
- Senate Ratifies Magna Carta of Women
MANILA, Philippines—Senate on Monday approved on third and
final reading a measure that seeks to protect the rights of Filipino women.
Eighteen senators voted to pass Senate Bill 2396, also known as the Magna Carta
of Women.
Senator Maria Ana Consuelo Madrigal, head of the committee on youth, women and
family relations, said the bill’s passage is in compliance with the county’s
international obligation “to eliminate all forms of discrimination against
women and to provide a comprehensive definition of discrimination against women
in our national law.”
“This is a milestone legislation in defending the human rights of the poor
women, who have no access to proper healthcare, of those who are marginalized
and victims of discrimination and abuse,” Madrigal said in a statement.
She expressed hope that the measure would be signed into law in time for the
celebration of Women’s Day on March 8.
“This is a very precious bill because it guarantees the basic rights if women
and provides them with necessary protection against discrimination and abuse,”
the senator further said.
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http://www.stopvaw.org/Philippine_Senate_to_Pass_Magna_Carta_for_Women.html
The Philippine House of Representatives passed House
Bill 4273, known as the "Magna
Carta of Women," in August 2008.
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August 2008 A Magna Carta for Women is nearing passage in both the
Philippine House of Representatives and Senate. The Magna Carta, House Bill
(HB) 4273/Senate Bill 2396 will institutionally solidify gender provisions in
the nation’s policy framework. It is currently pending for a second reading
in the Senate.
Until the Magna Carta of Women is passed in the
Philippines, many rights will not be secured institutionally. |
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