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Republic Act No. 9710 Presntation
Republic Act No. 9710 Presntation
9710
An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women
Short Title: “The Magna Carta of Women”
What is Magna Carta of Women
(R.A. No. 9710)?
The Magna Carta of Women (MCW) is a
comprehensive women’s human rights law that
seeks to eliminate discrimination through the
recognition, protection, fulfillment, and
promotion of the rights of Filipino women,
especially those belonging to the marginalized
sectors of society.
HUMAN RIGHTS OF
WOMEN
(SEC. 8)
WOMEN AFFECTED BY
CALAMITIES, DISASTERS
AND OTHER CRISIS
SITUATION (SEC. 10)
Commission on Shall act as the Gender and Development Ombud to ensure the promotion and protection
Human Rights of women’s human rights.
Commission on Shall conduct annual audit on the government offices’ use of their gender and
Audit development budgets.
Are also encouraged to develop and pass a gender and development code to address the
LGU
issues and concerns of women in their respective communities.