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There are still challenges as women are still reluctant to report abuses to authorities. The IGDD is conducting paralegal training for VAW desk officers in the barangays. (Image by Tumisu from Pixabay)

Women groups said violence involving cops, soldiers remain underreported

DAVAO The viral video of a police officer in Bulacan assaulting his wife has sparked outrage over violence against women (VAW) perpetrated by men in uniform, whether on duty or…

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UP MINDANAO REHEARSES FOR OBR

Students and faculty of University of the Philippines Mindanao stage a rehearsal for the worldwide campaign of One Billion Rising Against Injustice set this February 14, where millions will staged dances in advocating an end to impunity and social injustice to women and children worldwide. (Earl O. Condeza/ davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Group irked at dropping of murder plaints vs soldiers in Comval child’s slay
WAIL IN MOURNING. Evelyn wails in sorrow as her eight-year-old child Roque Antivo was laid to rest Wednesday in Mabini town, Compostela Valley. Antivo, along with two other minors, was allegedly strafed by members of the 71st IB, April 3 on their way home from a day’s farming. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

Group irked at dropping of murder plaints vs soldiers in Comval child’s slay

“Are authorities really that insensitive to children’s rights, that children can become collateral damage to military offensives?” asked Rius Valle, Children’s Rehabilitation Center Southern Mindanao spokesperson

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