22 SEC. 26. Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances. – For purposes of this Act, “women in especially difficult circumstances (WEDC)” shall refer to victims and survivors of sexual and physical abuse, illegal recruitment, involuntary prostitution, trafficking, armed conflict, women in detention and such other related circumstances which have incapacitated them functionally. The WEDC shall be provided with services and interventions as necessary such as, but not limited to, the following: (a) Temporary and protective custody; (b) Medical and dental services; (c) Psychological evaluation; (d) Counseling; (e) Psychiatric evaluation; (f) Legal services; (g) Productivity skills capability building; (h) Livelihood assistance; (i) Job placement; (j) Financial assistance; and (k) Transportation assistance. SEC. 27. Protection of Girl-Children. – (a) The State shall pursue measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination against girl-children in education, health and nutrition and skills development. (b) Girl-children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and exploitation caused by negative cultural attitudes and practices as well as in the economic exploitation of child labor. (c) The State shall ensure equal access of Moro and indigenous girl-children to the Madaris, schools of living culture and traditions, and the regular schools. (d) Gender-sensitive curriculum, including legal literacy,

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