RA 11313 SAFE SPACES ACT

DESCRIPTION:

RA 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, is a landmark Philippine law enacted to address gender-based street and public spaces harassment. It aims to create safer environments for everyone by penalizing various forms of harassment and violence in public spaces.

It protects everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity, from gender-based sexual harassment. It recognizes that anyone can be a victim and emphasizes the importance of equal protection under the law.

Source: https://philippinelawfirm.com/other/understanding-the-safe-spaces-or-the-bawal-bastos-law/

Focal Person:
  • LGOO II Sheryl D. Lantingan
Alternate Focal Person:
  • LGOO V Carmen D. Hijara
Understudy: 
  • Nenelyn Laranjo