Dear Emily!
Very interesting, thank you!
And many many greetings and congratulations for the release of Sharon Cabusao! Really good news!!
Can we publish your statement “Why a ‘rape joke’ is no joke”? Very good and helpful
Hugs Monika
On July 4, at 11:30 am Emily Cahilog wrote:
Dear Monica,
GABRIELA really encouraged women to take part in the summit to create a platform for change to be presented to the incoming administration for review and implementation. The Women’s Summit was a success. Women representatives from different sectors and various organizations gathered in Davao City. The discussions and workshops during the summit revolved around the key women’s demands summed up in the word “CHANGE”. It stands for (C) Comprehensive social services; (H) human rights, peace and social justice; (A) Anti-discrimination and violence against women (N) National sovereignty; (G) Genuine land reform and national industrialization and; (E) Environmental protection after President-elect Duterte has issued several statements that signify the changes that his administration is set to implement. Duterte administration also talked about key reforms in governance such eliminating contractual employment and the resumption of peace negotiations gaining much support from women as these will help bridge the difference and make significant changes that Filipino women want. After six years of neglect and poverty, low wages, unemployment and violence women are hungry for change.