Tag: violence against women

  • Baguio City Launches Men’s Group to Combat Violence Against Women

    Baguio City has taken a significant step in its fight against violence against women (VAW) by establishing the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) through a city council ordinance passed on January 13, 2025. This initiative aims to involve men directly in the campaign to eradicate VAW, recognizing that men are often the…

  • DOJ Extends Free Legal and Medical Aid to Women Inmates in Mandaluyong

    EMPOWERING WOMEN. In a heartwarming initiative, the Department of Justice (DOJ) spearheaded a mission to provide free legal and medical services to women inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on December 6, 2024. The event, orchestrated by the DOJ Action Center, aimed to bring the spirit of generosity to those in…

  • Decline in Violence Against Women Cases in Negros Oriental from January to October 2024

    In Negros Oriental, the incidence of violence against women has seen a decline over the first ten months of 2024, thanks to concerted efforts from both government and private sectors, alongside increased public awareness. The Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) reported a total of 369 cases…

  • Advocates Push for Women’s and Children’s Rights in School Curriculum

    In Dumaguete City, the Negros Oriental Provincial Commission on Women (PCW) is advocating for the inclusion of women’s and children’s rights and protection in school curriculums and campus activities. This initiative was highlighted during a forum held on November 27, 2024, as part of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. The forum saw…

  • Baguio City Rallies Against Violence Toward Women in Nationwide Campaign

    In a powerful show of solidarity, Baguio City joined the national 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 25, 2024. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, speaking at the campaign’s launch, emphasized the critical role of community action in combating VAW. He criticized the societal tendency to view such violence as a private issue, which…