Philippines lawyer, devoted to women’s rights, to get award from University of Philippines
I hope everyone will take a bit of time to read the article in its entirety. Guanzon's work is truly remarkable.
http://www.insidecounsel.com/2014/05/20/philippines-lawyer-devoted-to-womens-rights-to-get
Philippines lawyer, devoted to women’s rights, to get award from University of Philippines
Rowena V. Guanzon has been described as one of a few women lawyers in the Philippines whose practice is dedicated to defending women against discrimination, inequality and violence
By Ed Silverstein
May 20, 2014
Rowena V. Guanzon will be getting honored next month for her impressive work in gender equality and the empowerment of women in the Philippines.
An attorney and educator, Guanzon is a former mayor of Cadiz City who is widely respected in the nation for her courtroom efforts to counter gender discrimination and violence against women.
In addition, Guanzon co-founded the Gender Justice Network, a group of women lawyers engaged in women's rights litigation. The network handles pro bono cases on rape, sexual harassment and domestic violence. She also co-founded the Asia Cause Lawyers Network.
Guanzon also helped to draft two key bills for the government of the Philippines: the Senate Substitute Bill on the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. She has also taken part in global forums on similar issues....
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