Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte hosts virtual forum on equality of women

The Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, partnered with the City Government of Laoag City on 29 November for both an in-person and virtual forum on equality of women. The forum took place at the City Auditorium. 

Three speakers took turns to hold a discussion: 

  • Attorney Franklin Calumag discussed RA 11313 Safe Space Act, which defines and penalizes harassment of women in public spaces and online. 
  • PCPL Amynet Gaoiran talked about RA 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
  •  Zontian Dr. EM Gagni lectured the audience on the importance of mental health and psychosocial support.

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