CEDAW/C/PHL/Q/7-8/Add.1 6.3 GSTs and GAD capacity building for government agencies are regula rly conducted by PCW and other training institutions and GAD experts. Modules and tools developed by PCW are cascaded to government agencies. 6.4 Men as women’s rights advocates are seen as an effective strategy to eliminate sexism. Organizations in place are: • MOVE (Men Opposed to Violence against Women Everywhere) • KATROPA (Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at Obligasyon sa Pamilya) translated as “men who are true to their responsibilities to the family” • ERPAT (Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities) 6.5 E. Gender responsive legislation is also widely utilized as a strategy. Violence against women 7. Current legal and policy framework addressing VAW and results achieved 7.1 Various laws protecting women and girls from VAW are in place. (See Annex 1.) 7.2 Inter-agency mechanisms (e.g. Interagency Council on Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children [IACVAWC], Interagency Council against Trafficking [IACAT] and Interagency Council against Child Pornography [IACACP]) prepare agency plans and strategic plans reflecting laws on VAW. • 2014-2016 IACVAWC Strategic Plan — assigns agencies concerned on the implementation, coordination and monitoring of VAWC initiatives. • Global Action against Child Pornography (GLACY) Action Plan — includes child pornography as a form of cybercrime that has to be addressed through the cooperation of States concerned. • 2013-2016 Women’s EDGE Plan — operationalizes the MCW and recognizes VAW as a priority gender issue. 7.3 Implementation of VAW-related laws and the VAWC Strategic Plan have resulted to the following: • Increased awareness of domestic violence and sexual harassment among private establishments and government offices. • 80% of private establishments are compliant to RA 7877 (Anti -Sexual Harassment Act) and the 10-day paid VAWC leave requirements. • Police officers and hospital personnel are trained in ha ndling VAW cases. • More health facilities catering to VAW cases were established: • Functional Women and Child Protection Units (WCPUs) in 67 out of 70 (95.7%) Department of Health (DOH) hospitals; Presence of trained Women and Child Coordinators in 3 hospitals without Women and Children Protection Units (WPCUs) • WCPUs with trained personnel in 39 Local Government Units (LGU) -hospitals and rural health units (RHUs) • Barangay VAW Desks in 87% of the 42,028 villages (barangays) nationwide. 16-06662 7/33