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Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004—RA 9262

References: https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=Anti-Violence%20Against%20Women%20and%20their%20Children%20(VAWC)&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#vhid=fSWXz78Yazs_yM&vssid=mosaic The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004, codified as Republic Act No. 9262, is a landmark law in the Philippines that addresses violence against women and their children. It criminalizes physical, psychological, sexual, and economic acts of abuse committed by a victim's intimate partner or even someone the victim has had a relationship with. As such, this law stands out in the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, an annual advocacy initiative, as giving a legal framework to help protect victims and empower them to seek justice. Through this campaign, the government, civil society organizations, and communities become aware of the forms of abuse covered by the VAWC Act and mechanisms on reporting and support. On this day, the importance of giving legal, psychological, and s...

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