The proposed law would also address discrepancies in terms of compensation. In an effort to address such gender discrimination, the structure for a proposed Gender Equality Act has been completed by the Women, Family and Community Develop­ment Ministry. “Remember, it is a gender equality law. It is not meant just for women, but both (men and women). In Asia, Thailand implemented its Gender Equality Act in 2015, while the Philippines has laws under the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality Act.

Source: The Star March 08, 2018 20:48 UTC