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Davao City Council passes law that assures rights of women in detention

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - In the final session of Davao's 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod City Council last Tuesday, the council passed an ordinance that ensures the rights and dignity of women…

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Read more about the article Davao City reports 2,707 VAWC cases in 2023
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)

Davao City reports 2,707 VAWC cases in 2023

Coming off an abusive relationship, Michelle (not her real name), age 26, said reporting her ordeal from her live-in boyfriend was “not an easy decision to make”, but had to do it for her three-year-old daughter.

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Read more about the article Way ChaCha: Women & Youth Against Charter Change
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)

Way ChaCha: Women & Youth Against Charter Change

We, the women and youth of Davao City, strongly oppose changing the Philippine Constitution, especially in the manner that allegedly involves cash payment for every solicited signature.

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