Background  Advancing gender justice holds a special place in Oxfam’s heart. It means full equality and equity between women, men, LGBTQIA+, and non-binary people in all matters that affect their lives. As an organization that believes that gender should be at the heart and the start of everything it does, pushing for the equal rights of […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, gender-based violence (GBV) cases have increased which worsened the pre-existing inequalities globally. As the world is now delving into the post-pandemic era, how have we improved the systems towards GBV efforts through government initiatives or programs in the Philippines?

In any country or society where there is a dearth of social services or a lack of implementation in social policy, women are the more vulnerable sector. Given this, it is crucial that in both the determination of social problems and in the implementation of solutions, women should be consulted and heard. 

Local, regional and national Filipino journalists are invited to send story pitches for either a feature article or a photo essay on issues that women and girls face in the Philippines. The chosen journalists will be given a one-time grant of P15,000.