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Republic Act No. 11313: Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law)​

What does the Safe Spaces Act cover?

The law covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplace, as well as online space.

Gender-based Streets and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment

GBSH in street and public spaces is defined as acts which are committed through any unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks against any person regardless of the motive for committing such action or remarks.

What do public spaces refer to under this law?

What are the acts of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) in public spaces?