Philippines

House of Representatives

Formal or informal: Informal
The caucus is open to male MPs: No
The caucus is cross-party: Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus: No information available
Issues dealt with by the caucus: The AWLFI works to advance the women's legislative agenda. It lobbies for the passage of legislative initiatives to strengthen the position of women and the welfare of children in society, such as the Magna Carta for Women, the Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. The caucus works to ensure that legislation and draft bills seeking to strengthen the position of women and the welfare of children in the community are properly heard and acted upon.

In 2019, House Bill Number 2810 is under discussion to establish resource development and crisis centers for women and children across the country, especially for victims of abuse.

Each year, it is tradition for the AWLFI to host an all-women session, in partnership with the House committee on women and gender equality.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action: Yes
The caucus has a communication plan: Yes

Contact / Address: S-219, 2/F, South Wing Building
Batasan Hills
Quezon City
Philippines
Phone: No information available
Fax number: No information available
E-mail: No information available
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