Violence Against Women

"Violence Against Women"

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment although this doctrine was adopted in 1948, the world has fallen quite short of this goal. Violence against women pervades all states and it is the duty of the international community to ensure that all persons are afforded equality and respect.

The Philippines Centre for Human Rights foremost national human rights institution also promotes and protects human rights. Based on the Centre's research, the Philippine government can promote human rights-based legislation and education/awareness programs through the nation. The Centre also addresses the UN Commission on Human Rights annually regarding human rights developments in the Philippines and internationally.

Women are invaluable to Philippines' society and have achieved significant economic and social gains in the 20th century. Currently, 75 percent of medical students in Philippines are women.

Another way to stop gender violence would be to reproach member states that consistently violate treaties such as the Convention on Political Rights of Women (1952), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979), and the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993). Although this Committee cannot impose sanctions, it can pass resolutions verbally condemning states that commit human rights violations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights can also meet with representatives of governments that violate the above treaties to discuss possible solutions .In order to prevent gender violence, nations must work together to build a culture of support, equality and community's such, the Philippines looks forward to offering its support, in whatever form possible, to nations firmly committed to ending violence against women in all its forms.