31/03/2026
The Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) welcomed the ruling, calling it a landmark step in upholding women’s rights and dignity, as the region marks National Women’s Month and continues efforts to strengthen protection for women and girls and promote survivor-centered responses to gender-based violence.
“The BWC extends its deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to the BDI for issuing a historic fatwa affirming that no woman can be forced to marry her rapist,” the commission said.
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