Papers, Newsletters, Reports & StatementsNoorus Salam Statement of Support for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL)

As women of faith and advocates of peace, we the Bangsamoro women and members of the Noorus Salam, give our all-out support for the Bangsamoro Organic Law, a landmark law that will strengthen regional autonomy and self-rule for the Bangsamoro.

 

We are united and prepared to winning the hearts and minds of our fellow Mindanaoans for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law in a plebiscite on the 21st of January 2019. We believe that the full implementation of the signed agreements will facilitate the creation of better government systems, address issues on inequity and insufficient social services. More importantly, it could root out violent extremism by addressing the causes of conflict in our communities.

 

Thus, we strongly denounce acts of violent extremism perpetuated by extremist groups out to derail the plebiscite. The terror attacks perpetuated by these lawless elements in the guise of attaining societal changes is not only un-Islamic but also poses a threat to human life and dignity.

 

As citizens of this republic, it our duty and responsibility to make sure that the government delivers its promise to the Bangsamoro. Hence, we need to educate our fellow Bangsamoro particularly the women about the BOL and encourage them to actively participate in campaigning for the law and disseminating information in their respective communities.

 

By taking responsibility and empowering our fellow Moro brothers and sisters, we are making a conscious effort to make our aspirations to attain peace and stability in our region come into fruition.

 

To ensure the success of the campaign for the BOL we hereby agree to:

 

A. Implement the following strategies in information dissemination and campaign about the Bangsamoro Organic Law:

• Conduct and be involved in symposiums, seminars, and lectures about BOL.

• Create flyers and other reading materials as a tool for information reference.

• Conduct house-to-house visit campaigns.

• Initiate barangay seminar caravans and invite local government units to take part in the fast and

creative means of sharing information.

• Use radio broadcasts and streams for information campaign.

• Conduct dialogues and forums as venue to engage idea sharing about BOL.

• Be an active advocate and channel of information about BOL.

 

B. Implement and support the following programs that will empower women during the transition:

• Conduct and participate in workshops and focused group discussions and trainings that provide

opportunity for women to strengthen the knowledge on their participation and roles in the transition.

• Conduct leadership trainings and seminars among youth and professional that will be a venue to

enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Provide and support livelihood programs among women, especially mothers, in the community.

• Involvement in campaigns and seminars regarding women’s rights and roles in the family, community,

and society.

• Formation of women political party list in preparation for the elections.

• Conduct community mapping to establish statistics and facts relevant to women.