MAGNA

CARTA OF
WOMEN
RA 9710
WHO ARE COVERED?

– National Government Agencies

– Government bodies, instrumentalities, including Government-
Owned and Controlled Corporations
– Local Government Units
– Private and State Universities and Colleges
– Private and Public Schools Equivalent units in the autonomous
regions
– Private entities
WHAT IS THE MAGNA CARTA
OF WOMEN?
– It is a Comprehensive Women’s Human
Rights law that seeks to eliminate
discrimination against women by
Recognizing, Protecting, Fulfilling and
Promoting the Rights of Filipino Women,
especially those in the Marginalized Sectors.
– Urban Poor Indigenous People – Person with Disabilities
– Children – Fisherfolk, Small Farmers and
– Women Rural Workers
– Senior Citizens – Workers in the Formal
Economy
– Solo Parents
– Workers in the Informal
– Moro (Islamic Faith) Economy
– Migrant Workers
 What is discrimination against
women?
– Any Gender-based distinction, exclusion or restriction which has the effect
of impairing the recognition, enjoyment exercise by women with
freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil and other field
– Any act of omission that directly restricts women on their rights and
access to opportunities , benefits and privileges
– Discrimination compounded with their status and condition such as
ethnicity, age, poverty and religion
 Rights of women under the
Magna Carta of Women
1. PROTECTION FROM ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE, INCLUDING THOSE
COMMITTED BY THE STATE
– Incremental at least 50-50 ratio of men and women in the
recruitment and training of women in the Police Force, Forensics,
Medico Legal, Legal/Judicial Services and Social Work Services
– Security in situation of emergency, armed conflict and
militarization
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
– All government personnel, LCEs, Appointing Authorities and
Executive Managerial positions involved in the protection and
defense of Women shall regularly undergo the mandatory
training on Gender and Human Rights
– All Barangays shall establish a VAW Desk and VAW programs
and services shall be ensured at all times
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
2. PROTECTION SECURITY IN TIMES OF DISASTER, CALAMITIES AND OTHER
CRISIS SITUATIONS
– the National, Regional and Local Disaster Coordinating Councils shall
ensure the participation women in the development of a gender-
responsive disaster management
– During disaster, calamities and crises, LGUs and concerned agencies shall
develop and implement a gender responsive and rights-based work and
financial plan (MISP, sexual violence, safety in evacuation centers)
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
3. PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION
– Capacitate women employees to strengthen their qualifications and
performance for third level positions
– Increase participation of women of at least 40% membership to all
development councils
– Representation of women or women’s group in policy and decision
making bodies in the international, national and local bodies
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
4. EQUAL TREATMENT BEFORE THE LAW
Repeal or amend the existing laws that are
discriminatory to women Family Code: Art 14- Giving
preference to the father’s consent to the marriage of
children between 18 and 21
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
– LGUs shall review existing ordinances and policies,
repeal or amend them accordingly Nothing in this
section shall preclude the recommendation for the
passage of new laws
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
5. EQUAL ACCESS AND ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION,
SCHOLARSHIP & TRAINING
- Use of gender-sensitive language and revision of gender stereotypes and
images in educational materials and curricula
- Outlawing the expulsion and non-readmission of women faculty due to
pregnancy outside of marriage
- Pregnant students shall be assisted while in school of available support
services and counseling to ensure completion of their studies
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
6. WOMEN IN SPORTS
– Train more female coaches for girls and women’s teams
– Conduct activities such as sports clinics and seminars for potential female
leaders, coaches and teachers at least once a year
– Provide equal incentives and awards for both men and women for any
competition
– Provide sufficient funds and equal opportunities for women athletes and
coaches
 Rights of women under the
magna carta of women
7. WOMEN IN MILITARY, POLICE & OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES
– Grant same privileges and opportunities on pay increases, benefits, awards
and remunerations
– Equal consideration in the area of filed assignment, functions and
peacekeeping duties where women can exercise and develop their full
potentials
– Consideration on women’s physical and biological built in physical fitness tests
as requirements for entry, promotion or schooling
8. NON-DISCRIMINATORY AND NON-DEROGATORY PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN
IN MEDIA AND FILM
• The dignity of women and their roles and contributions in all spheres of
private and public life shall be promoted
• OPS shall provide over-all direction, guidance and monitoring as lead
agency of government mass media
• Enhancement of programming, production and image-making that present
women’s needs, issues and concern
8. NON-DISCRIMINATORY AND NON-DEROGATORY PORTRAYAL
OF WOMEN IN MEDIA AND FILM
• Allocation of space, airtime and resources for the airing of
advertisements that promote women’s human rights
• Ensuring that in all school of journalism, information and
communication and national media federation and association, the
gender equality are integrated in the human resource development
8. NON-DISCRIMINATORY AND NON-DEROGATORY PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN
IN MEDIA AND FILM
• The dignity of women and their roles and contributions in all spheres of
private and public life shall be promoted
• OPS shall provide over-all direction, guidance and monitoring as lead
agency of government mass media
• Enhancement of programming, production and image-making that present
women’s needs, issues and concern
SPECIAL LEAVE BENEFITS FOR WOMEN
Any female employee in the public and private sector regardless of age and civil status
shall be entitled to a special leave of two (2) months with full pay based on her gross
monthly compensation due to surgery caused by gynecological disorders with ff
conditions: -
• She has rendered at least six (6) months continuous employment service
• In the event of an extended leave, she may use her earned leave credits
• This special leave shall be non-cumulative and non-convertible to cash
PENALTIES

The CHR shall recommend to the

– CSC
– DILG
– Sandiganbayan
– Office of the Ombudsman
the sanctions either administrative or disciplinary for
individuals who fail to comply with and implement the Act,
including non-compliance to the GAD Budget Policy.