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Women Empowerment and Economic Growth, Saddam Hussein, Expert Legal, Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fexpertlegalreview.com%2Fwomen-empowerment-economic-growth%


Among the myriad of laws currently in force are the Human Rights and the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act. These laws are enforced to protect the rights of mothers, their children, and anyone who falls under them. In ancient times, women had no right to any of their spouse's property. They are only expected to stay in their respective homes, run the household and take care of the child.


Women are not able to realize their full potential to rise in their lives and dream big. Instead of being free in their society, they become slaves to their society because they are denied even the right to vote and are not given access to it. But there is a woman who is fed up with this business and has thought of leading a movement aimed at rebelling and revolting against the nations that occupy and enslave our country. She is Gabriela Silang, an Ilocano. Along with her husband Diego Silang, she led the Ilocano Independence Movement. Although the battle her husband left behind was unsuccessful, many were amazed at her courage and bravery as she faced and led thousands of Spanish troops. Because of her bravery, the GABRIELA party was formed.

GABRIELA is one of the political parties here in the Philippines that stands against Human Rights, mistreatment, abuse, and other violence against women. They protect the rights of women against those who abuse them. They are also a good example of women's empowerment. Their gender is not a reason to be silent on the issues that both women and our country face. They show their intelligence, bravery, and courage by being the face and voice of all women who are unable to complain and open up about their experiences. They show that no matter your gender, you have the right to speak out and live without experiencing discrimination.


Gender discrimination, especially against women, is punishable by law. But we must not be satisfied that the issues that are raised are punished accordingly. Thus, by empowering women, we can convey to the majority that women have their own opinions. Also, because of the heroic act of Gabriela Silang back then, women became aware of their rights, which led them to push their movement forward. Not only women should join this movement but all people because it is not only fighting for the rights of women but also for the rights and welfare of all people.


Reference:

Women Empowerment and Economic Growth, Saddam Hussein, Expert Legal, retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fexpertlegalreview.com%2Fwomen-empowerment-economic-growth%2F&psig=AOvVaw3WeL0bVZUAgGhpbOU7NlL8&ust=1622624318118000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCLjyg5uZ9vACFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, United Nations, Retrieved from https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/

Gabriela Silang: Anti-colonial fighter in the Philippines, Lacei Amodei, 27 April 2007, Liberation School, Retrieved from https://liberationschool.org/07-04-27-gabriela-silang-anticolonial-f-html/

Spirituality and Women's Empowerment: How they go hand in hand, FabUplus Magazine, 17 June 2018, Retrieved from https://fabuplusmagazine.com/spirituality-and-womens-empowerment-how-they-go-hand-in-hand/


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