Women’s Rights – 2021
2021
Intermediate Implementation 
A plebiscite ratified the Bangsamoro Basic Law on January 21, 2019.[1] The law included provisions that set quotas for women in the Bangsamoro Parliament and Cabinet.[2] The law also obligated the Bangsamoro government to protect women’s rights, including employment, and freedom from expropriation, abuse, and violence.[3] Further, the agreement calls for setting aside at least 5% of the official development funds to address women’s needs. However, this information is not available.
[1] “Fifth public report,” Third Party Monitoring Team, March 11, 2019.
[2] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 11.
[3] “Republic Act No. 11054,” Article IX, Section 12.