Documentation on GBV Mapping Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Region _ to the issues of GBV. CHR considered as an advocate to strengthen Gender capability among the women sector. The office will contribute to the monitoring of women and children in armed conflict, IPs Women, Women with Disability and Rural women. We would like to come up with guidelines and legal remedies that will assists in the filing of cases and submits requirements for reporting. Recently, CHR was able to assist in the fact finding and data gathering in Sorsogon City as part of the national inquiry on a particular woman that was dismissed from work because she was pregnant. In the 2017 demographics, we were able to document instances of women who have experienced physical and sexual violence. This is CHR commitment to family and we would like to know who are using the information. We are thankful that you are part of this project in order to improve more the services that the office has already been providing to the region.” After which, Avila presented the general and specific objectives of the FGD. She cited the general objectives of the FGD, which are the following:  Harness the capacities of the Commission and Regional Offices in monitoring functionality of referral mechanisms, providing recommendations, and influencing enhanced functionality and responsiveness of local inter-agency mechanisms to respond to VAW; It aims to strengthen the Commission’s mandate as Gender Ombud; and 15

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