In commemoration of the International Working Women’s Day this March 8, the CWR organizes a public forum to present Ulat Lila, its bi-annual report on the situation of Filipino women. For 19 years, Ulat Lila has served as an avenue for researchers, community leaders, advocates and rights defenders to discuss pressing issues on women from different sectors.
Join us on March 1, 1pm via Zoom and Facebook Live!
Register here: http://bit.ly/UlatLila2021
More than a month passed since the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in many parts of the country. Millions of Filipinos, especially those in the margins, have suffered from suspension of work, loss of income and livelihood, and insufficient relief from the government.
Worse, this COVID-19 pandemic has posed disproportionate impact on women workers as many employed women workers are at the frontline of COVID-19 response. Seven out of 10 health care jobs in the Philippines comprise of women, while thousands of women also work in the service sector and continue to provide services amid the pandemic. In this light, the CWR hosted an online discussion on the situation of women workers in the time of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
According to the most recent data of Department of Health (DOH), there are about 19 million Filipinos who suffer from schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and are considered bipolar; however, access to affordable mental health services remains limited for many Filipinos especially to marginalized sectors.
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