Women, especially those who defend human rights, have been subjected to various forms of human rights violations since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed position in 2016.
As the Anti-Terror Bill is approved on third and final reading by the Philippine Congress, more women may become targets of attacks and abuses.
This Mother’s Day, the Center for Women’s Resources (CWR), a 37-year research and training institution for women, urges the public to genuinely pay tribute to mothers not only by recognizing their sacrifices as homemaker, but also by calling for an end to societal ills that burden all mothers, especially those who belong to the marginalized sectors.
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