This document summarizes child protection efforts in the Philippines through promoting positive and non-violent discipline. It discusses the human rights of children to be protected from abuse based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It outlines several laws and policies enacted in the Philippines to protect children. It then describes strategies used by Plan International Philippines to promote child protection, such as policy advocacy, community workshops, and recognition of best practices. The document encourages media to help further the cause of child protection by publicizing related policies and stories and giving children a voice.
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Plan presentation to ppi june 23, 2016
1. CHILD PROTECTION
through
Positive and Non Violent
Discipline Promotion
JAYSON P. LOZANO
Project Manager
Promoting Positive & Non Violent Discipline
Plan International Philippines
20th National Press Forum
23 June 2016
Manila, Philippines
3. HUMAN RIGHTS
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) outlines the
fundamental rights of children - including the right to be protected from
all forms of abuse and neglect.
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As of 2015 (CWC Website), there are 83 laws
and issuances on children in the country.
PD 603 Child and Youth Welfare Code
RA 7610 Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act
RA 9208 Anti-Trafficking In Persons Act
RA 9231 Anti Child Labor Law
RA 9262 Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
RA 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
RA 9775 Anti-Child Pornography Act
RA 9262 Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act
RA 10821 Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act
12. Policy advocacy to
enact and implement
laws protecting
children’s rights.
Policies
approved
1 PD Ordinance
in Lagawe,
1
Resolutio
n for PD
promotio
n
2 PD
Ordinance in
Naga and
Pili, 1
Children
Code in Pili
1 PD
Ordinance in
Talisay City, 1
DILG Memo in
Cebu City
2 PD Ordinance in
Llorente and
Maydolong LGU, 1
VAWC & 1 ATIP
Ordinance in
Maydolong LGU
2 Ordinance
on Municipal
and Provincial
Children’s
code
Passage of HB 4907:
Positive Discipline Bill
15. To document the best practices of Filipino Families,
Schools and Communities upholding Child protection
and promoting positive and non violent discipline to
children.
To encourage and inspire Filipino Families showcase
best parenting approaches.
To sustain the advocacy on Child Protection and
encourage program
To acknowledge and reward Child Friendly Schools
and Communities ensuring Child protection and
promoting positive and non violent discipline to
children.