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A List of Laws Protecting Women and Mothers PDF
A List of Laws Protecting Women and Mothers PDF
Section 14. The State shall protect working women by providing safe and healthful working
conditions, taking into account their maternal functions, and such facilities and opportunities
that will enhance their welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of
the nation.
An Act to institute policies to eliminate trafficking in persons especially women and children,
establishing the necessary institutional mechanisms for protection and support of trafficked
persons, providing penalties for its violations and for other.
An Act known as the Women in Development and Nation Building Act, promotes the
integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation building.
Republic Act 8353
An Act known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997. Contains answers to commonly asked questions
about the law and rape as a public crime. Also contains contact details of agencies and
organizations that rape victims may approach for help.
An Act providing for stronger deterrence and special protection against child abuse,
exploitation and discrimination, and for other purposes
An Act Defining Violence Against Women and Their Children, providing for protective measures
for victims, prescribing penalties therefore, and for other purposes. Otherwise known as the
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
An Act providing for benefits and priviledges to solo parents and their children, appropriating
funds therefore and for other purposes
The Magna Carta of Women is a comprehensive womens human rights law that seeks to
eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the
rights of Filipino women, especially those in the marginalized sectors.