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Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004,is a Philippine law aimed at protecting women and their children from violence and abuse. Enacted on March 8, 2004, it defines and criminalizes various forms of abuse including physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence committed by a person against a woman with whom they have or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom they have a common child.

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R.A. 9262 also provides mechanisms for legal remedies such as protection orders and allows victims to seek financial compensation and other forms of redress. The law underscores the state’s commitment to safeguarding the rights of women and children from gender-based violence.

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The law covers acts such as:

- Physical abuse

- Sexual violence

- Psychological violence

- Economic abuse