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(File photo) MANILA - The United Nations Philippines on Thursday called for the swift passage of a law that would protect women during emergencies, including the current coronavirus pandemic. "Women are affected by the pandemic differently which is what we refer to as 'gender-differentiated needs.' Passing SB (Senate Bill) 2088 and HB (House Bill) 9059 into law is a necessary step towards mitigating violence against women. We urge our legislators to please make its swift enactment into law," said Charisse Jordan, UN Women national project officer for Safe and Fair Philippines. Jordan made the statement as the country celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In the forum Babaeng BiyaHero at ang Batas, Jordan said apart from dealing with the effects of a global health crisis, women worldwide continue to experience varying forms of abuse. "Many remain at risk without having an avenue or resource to be heard. It is a shadow pand

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