In the Philippines, women and girls face persistent barriers, including gender inequality, limited decision-making power, entrenched norms about women’s roles, and restricted access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Harmful practices like child marriage, restrictive parental consent laws, and the criminalization of abortion exacerbate these challenges. In response, the Sexual Health and Empowerment […]

Teenage pregnancy was declared a national social emergency by the Philippine government in 2019 and is a compelling advocacy issue in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. This Briefer on Teenage Pregnancy serves as a succinct reference material and guide for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs), government agencies, service […]