Saying that the vulnerability of women to rape and other forms of violence should be investigated and properly acted upon, Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Party today hit the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Arroyo administration for dawdling in resolving the Maguindanao killings.
In commemoration of the International Day for Women Human Rights Defenders, Rep. Liza Maza today led women from Karapatan and Gabriela in an all-women protest action in Mendiola, as they called for justice for the 22 women victims in the Maguindanao massacre.
On the occasion of November 25 United Nations International Day on the Elimination of Violence Against Women , Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela Women’s Party today expressed outrage and strongest condemnation on the massacre in Maguindanao that killed at least 21 women.