Center for Women's Resources (CWR)

Remember Ondoy: 10th year

Survivors and their children gathered in Marikina to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Typhoon Ondoy.

Move to Mob

CWR's annual campaign Move to Mob went to Polytechnic University of the Philippines to discuss the link between violence against women and mental health.

Ulat Lila 2021

Center for Women's Resources Events February 2, 2021April 1, 2023 0 Comment

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

Junk Anti-Terror Bill Now!

Center for Women's Resources Statements and Media Releases June 4, 2020April 1, 2023Defend human rights, human rights, terror bill

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.

#JunkTerrorBill #DefendFilipinoWomen

Stop the attacks against WHRDs

Center for Women's Resources Statements and Media Releases June 2, 2020April 1, 2023 0 Comment

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.

Pandemic Tales: Women and Work in the Time of COVID-19

Center for Women's Resources Events April 26, 2020March 10, 2021 0 Comment

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.