The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) is observed annually from November 25 to December 12 to raise awareness among all stakeholders that VAW is a public issue of national concern. It supports the Philippine Government's goal to protect the human rights of women and its commitment to address all forms of VAW.
The issue why VAWC is only for women and children is the fact there is already a law to cater on abuses against men in the Penal Code.
“Women and children are vulnerable sector so the need for this special law, no established data for violations against men and that it is a taboo on the local culture for men to complain lest they are laughed at.
Concerned employees were urged to extend GAD and VAWC advocacy to the barangays especially the requirement to establish women’s and children’s desk in every barangay.
Participants were grateful they have learned a lot about gender and development which would be very helpful as they go about their respective jobs.
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