Republic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PHILIPPINES Region IV-B MIMAROPA Mindoro Provincial Office MAPPING OF LEGAL REFERRAL MECHANISMS ON GBV DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND NEW NORMAL September 18, 2020 A NARRATIVE REPORT I. INTRODUCTION Gender-based violence has become a widespread issue even before the time of COVID-19 Pandemic. This has brought drastic changes to men and women’s lives. In the study about women fisherfolks, it was identified that this sector is one among the most vulnerable. To better help this sector, the Commission on Human Rights as the Gender and Development Ombud is undertaking sectoral monitoring focusing on the women fisherfolks. It also includes women and girls at risk of trafficking in fishing communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Furthermore, a recent activity dated September 11, 2020 was successfully conducted. The activity has led to understanding their situation during the pandemic and how their sector has been affected. II. PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION September 18, 2020, the activity entitled Mapping of Legal Referral Mechanisms on GBV During Covid-19 Pandemic and New Normal was successfully held. The team arrived at the Venue at 8:00 o’ clock in the morning. Venue preparation was ahead of time as a routine before CHR activity starts. Participants of the focus group discussion were government service providers including BFAR and DAR in- charge of women fisherfolks and programs for marginalized fisherfolks, DILG on COVID response, PNP for GBV and GAD Focals of LGUs. On the registration, three participating offices attended. Three (3) form the Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office, Two (2) from the Municipal Agriculture Office, LGU Victoria and Two (2 ) other personnel from Local Government Unit of Victoria. To formally commence the activity, the opening prayer was solemnly viewed and was followed by the singing of Lupang Hinirang. The opening program was facilitated by the program documenter, Marivie Andalis. In the presentation of the CHR Office,