Michelle’s husband abused her and her children. Beaten and bruised, she dreams of freedom and a better life for her children and herself. But the law won’t let her escape this violent marriage – because the Philippines is the last country in the world, apart from Vatican City, that still has a ban on divorce.

One in five married women in the Philippines has experienced physical abuse from their husbands. But now, there’s a glimmer of hope for them: A divorce bill has passed the House and is being considered in the Senate. This could change everything, but the bill is facing strong church opposition – and a massive global outcry is needed to help local rights activists to push this over the finish line.

Join this urgent call now – if enough of us join, we’ll work with partners on the ground to deliver our voices directly to the Senate.