My topic in the Southeast Asian Regional Judicial Colloquium in Changmai Univeristy on Oct 25-27, 2007 is ” The Principles of CEDAW : The Meaning and Scope of Equality and Non-Discrimination and its Application in the Judiciary.”
I will discuss this case in relation to judicial practice and jurisprudence in the Philippines, and existing cases […]
South East Asia Regional Judicial Colloquium
On the Role of Judiciary in Promoting Gender Equality
25-27 October 2007
Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Co-hosted by the Supreme Court of Thailand and Chiangmai University
With UNIFEM CEDAW South East Asia Programme
The objectives of the meeting are:
To promote the role of judges in the implementation of CEDAW
To […]
Update
25 July 2008
We filed our memorandum in the Supreme Court in the Rosalie Garcia case. Lawyers for Rosalie Garcia and minor children are: Rowena Guanzon of Gender Justice Network, Claire Lucson and Ame Nina Reyes-Gallos of Womenlead Foundation, Inc.
We would like to thank the following for their insights, encouragement, and help with our research: Aurora […]
Background:
Atty. Pena, the former boyfriend of Plinky Recto, sister of former Sen. R. Recto and a fitness (pilates) specialist, filed a suit for custody of their 2 year old boy in his hometown in Bago City. The Judge there issued a “Temporary Protection Order” granting Pena temporary custody pendente lite (pending litigation). Scroll down to […]
