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A lot of orders and programs were implemented to combat Violence Against Women (VAW) and Violence Against Children (VAC). Such as the Administrative Order 1-B or the “Establishment of a Women and Children Protection Unit in All Department of Health (DOH) Hospitals". They also fund shelters and other safe accommodation options for survivors. The shelter provides various services including psychological, livelihood strengthening, social services, and orientation to the laws that protect women in the hopes that the women will be able to live independently and seek help if they experience violence again.

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In the Philippines, many women and children are subjected to various forms of violence. It is important for us to acknowledge such issues as it impacts society as a whole. The different destructive results of this violence can endure forever and across ages. Moreover, we don't want to see individuals suffering for a lifetime.

So as ordinary citizens, we can be good role models for everyone suffering from violence and promote their rights. We can also initiate a program, a group of young people, in which we bridge the gap and the low-esteem of the victims towards the community—reminding everyone that all of us have the right to be loved, respected, and cared for.

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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 November) - The number of cases of violence against women and children reported in the city had increased from 184 in 2004 to 1,450 so far this year, the Women and Children Protection Desk Davao said.

The Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act was passed in 2004.

Among the reported cases, domestic violence, sexual harassment and rape are the most prevalent, Leah Emily Miñoza, executive director of the Women Studies and Resource Center, said.

She cited that a woman suffers from domestic violence every five hours or five women every day, or an average of 139 victims a month.
In addition, the rape of children below 12 years old or statutory rape has soared from one reported case in 2009 to 33 cases in 2012.

She also said that there are eight cases of sexual harassment of children reported every month.

"Impunity and victim-blaming averts women's struggle to access legal and judicial mechanisms to stop violence. A prominent case in Davao City would be that of Karen Vertido, who filed a case with the UN after failing to get justice for rape," Miñoza said in a press statement.

"The statistics indicate that violence against women not only persists until today, it is on the rise. This is because the social problems that cause VAW and all forms of gender violence have not been addressed," Mary Ann Sapar, spokesperson of Gabriela Women's Party (GWP) Southern Mindanao said. (Lorie Ann Cascaro/MindaNews)

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Violence against women, children in Davao City up

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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 November) - The number of cases of violence against women and children reported in the city had increased from 184 in 2004 to 1,450 so far this year, the Women and Children Protection Desk Davao said. The Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act was passed in 2004.

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Violence and Abuse on Women and Children amidst the Pandemic 

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Violence and Abuse on Women and Children amidst the Pandemic 

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The SDG 16 is dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. Therefore, high levels of inequality in any form are in need of SDG 16. Furthermore, in our society today, violence and abuse against women and children are very relevant.

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SDG 16: Peace, Justice ane Strong Institutions  

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SDG 16: Peace, Justice ane Strong Institutions  

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Those living in poverty were already vulnerable to gender-based violence (GBV). And now that the COVID-19 outbreak and associated community quarantine measures were implemented, this results in increasing reports warning of the rise in domestic violence because people are required to get stuck at home.