LEGAL ASSISTANCE

This is GWAVE's core program and specific niche. The deterrent effect of the law must be gained and for a woman, seeking and obtaining justice must be an experience of empowerment where victims of injustice and abuse. GWAVE assists all Gender-based violence victims but primarily, socially and economically disadvantaged women and girls.

• RAPE

• TRAFFICKING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEXUAL EXLPOITATION

• SEXUAL ABUSE UNDER RA 7620

• SEXUAL HARASSMENT

• ACTS OF LASCIVIOUSNESS

• CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF RA 9262

• CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

• VOYEURISM

• ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN

• PETITIONS FOR PROTECTION ORDER

• RA 11313

List of cases handled by GWAVE:

ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING

An essential component to build an enabling environment for gender justice

VAW DESK FUNCTIONALITY

Focuses on capacitating VAW Desk Officers to ensure gender responsiveness among primary implementers of the law as mandated by the Magna Carta of Women. This includes trainings, regular monitoring and meetings.

MEN FOR VIOLENCE-FREE COMMUNITIES (MVFC)

KALALAKIHAN KONTRA SA ABUSO (KaKosA) This sub-component focuses on developing male advocates for gender equality and for the elimination of gender-based violence within their communities.

RADIO PLUGS, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER ADVOCACY ENGAGEMENTS

This sub-component is necessary to continue raising awareness on gender-related issues in the broader community.

“Violence against women isn't cultural, it's criminal. Equality cannot come eventually, it's something we must fight for now.”

– Samantha Power