26 Questions
What is the primary objective of the Magna Carta of Women?
To eliminate discrimination against women
Which of the following is a key area of concern identified by the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action?
Women and education
What is the outcome of educated women, according to UN Women?
They become better equipped to secure a decent, well-paid job
What is the primary goal of UN Women's action in the area of health?
To advocate for government to better coordinate the provision of health services for women and girls
What is the focus of Republic Act 9208?
Eliminating trafficking in persons especially women and children
What is the estimated number of girls who have been forced into intercourse or other sexual acts at some point in their lives?
120 million
What is the main purpose of Republic Act 8972?
Providing benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children
What is the estimated number of women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation in 29 countries?
133 million
What percentage of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner?
1 in 3
What is the significance of Republic Act 9262?
It provides penalties for violence against women and their children
Which Republic Act declares November 25 as National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children?
Republic Act 10398
What is the estimated number of victims of forced sexual exploitation?
4.5 million
What is the main focus of Republic Act 9710?
Providing a comprehensive women's rights law
What is the primary goal of UN Women's action in the area of education?
To promote gender equality and women's rights
What is the focus of Republic Act 10354?
Providing a comprehensive policy on responsible parenthood and reproductive health
What is the outcome of early marriage for girls, according to UN Women?
They are exposed to the potentially devastating health impacts of bearing children at too young an age
Which law promotes the integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation building?
Republic Act 7192
What is the purpose of Republic Act 8371?
To recognize, protect and promote the rights of indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples
What is the main purpose of Republic Act 8552?
To establish the rules and policies on the domestic adoption of Filipino children
Which law declares sexual harassment unlawful in the employment, education, or training environment?
Republic Act 7877
What is the main purpose of Republic Act 8042?
To institute the policies of overseas employment and establish a higher standard of protection and promotion of the welfare of migrant workers
Which law grants paternity leave of seven (7) days with full pay to all married male employees?
Republic Act 8187
What is the purpose of Republic Act 7600?
To provide incentives to all government and private health institutions with rooming-in and breastfeeding practices
Which law declares March 8 as National Women's Day?
Republic Act 6949
What is the main purpose of Republic Act 8353?
To expand the definition of the crime of rape
Which law declares unlawful the practice of matching Filipino women for marriage to foreign nationals on a mail-order basis?
Republic Act 6955
Study Notes
Republic Acts Related to Women and Children
- Republic Act 8972: Provides benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children.
- Republic Act 8980: Establishes a comprehensive policy and national system for early childhood care and development.
- Republic Act 9208: Institutes policies to eliminate trafficking in persons, especially women and children.
- Republic Act 9262: The Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
- Republic Act 9710: The Magna Carta of Women, a comprehensive women's rights law.
- Republic Act 9775: Defines and penalizes the crime of child pornography.
- Republic Act 9995: Defines and penalizes the crime of photo and video voyeurism.
- Republic Act 10354: Provides for a national policy on responsible parenthood and reproductive health.
- Republic Act 10398: Declares November 25 of every year as National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children.
The 1995 Beijing Platform for Action
- 12 key areas where urgent action was needed to ensure greater equality and opportunities for women and men, girls and boys:
- Women and poverty
- Education and training of women
- Women and health
- Violence against women
- Women and armed conflict
- Women and the economy
Key Areas of Concern
- Women and poverty: women are more likely to be the last to eat, least likely to access healthcare, and have more limited options to work or build businesses.
- Education and training of women: adequate education may lie out of reach, and some end up forced into sexual exploitation as part of a basic struggle to survive.
- Women and health: women are more susceptible to illness, and early marriage exposes girls to the potentially devastating health impacts of bearing children at too young an age.
- Violence against women: 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner.
- Women and armed conflict: women are more likely to be affected by armed conflict.
- Women and the economy: women are key contributors to flourishing economies and the improved health, nutrition, and education of their families.
Other Laws and Executive Orders
- Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act
- Executive Order 209: The Family Code of the Philippines
- Proclamation 74: Declaring the 17th Day of October of Every Year as National Children's Day
- Proclamation 267: Declaring the Month of October of Every Year as National Children's Month
- Proclamation 847: Declaring the Fourth Sunday of September as Family Thanksgiving Day
- Proclamation 1105: Declaring October 15, 1997, and of every year thereafter, as "National Rural Women's Day"
- Republic Act 6949: Declaring March 8 of every year as a working special holiday to be known as National Women's Day
- Republic Act 6955: Declaring unlawful the practice of matching Filipino women for marriage to foreign nationals on a mail-order basis
- Republic Act 7192: Promoting the integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation building
This quiz is about the Magna Carta of Women, a Philippine law that aims to eliminate discrimination against women and promote their rights, especially for those in marginalized sectors. It also covers the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action, which identified 12 key areas for urgent action to ensure greater equality and opportunities for women and men.
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