18-Day Campaign to End VAW begins

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The Philippine Commission for Women (PCW), together with its partner agencies, launched the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on Nov. 25 at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.

With the theme “End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty! Gains and Ways Forward!”, the campaign will run from Nov. 25 to Dec. 12, marking the historic date when, in 2000, the United Nations (UN) Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime was opened for signature of UN memmber countries.

The campaign aims to raise awareness among stakeholders that VAW is an issue of national concern, and supports the government’s goal to protect the human rights of women and its commitment to address all forms of VAW.

The Civil Service Commission, as one of the lead advocates for women empowerment and gender equality, enjoined its male employees to take part in the HeForShe campaign, a solidarity movement for gender equality developed by UN Women to engage men and boys as advocates and agents of change for the achievement of gender equality and women’s rights.

Male employees of the CSC committed to take part in the fight against VAW by stating the oath: “I am one of billions of men who believe equality for women is a basic human right that benefits us all. And I commit to taking action against gender discrimination and violence in order to build a more just and equal world. I AM HE FOR SHE.”

The campaign encourages the males to speak out and take action against inequalities faced by women and girls.

The campaign also encourages the men in government to spread the advocacy via social media.

 

SPREAD THE ADVOCACY!

  • Retweet and share official content from HeForShe social media channels:

Twitter: @HeForShe
Instagram: @HeForShe
Facebook: HeForShe
YouTube: HeForShe

  • Share your insights and contribute to the global conversation on gender equality.
  • Submit your impact story/image/video.
  • Donate to the HeForShe campaign at www.HeForShe.org.
  • Display the HeForShe logo on your website/blog.
  • Introduce at least one close friend or relative to the HeForShe campaign and encourage him to participate in the campaign.

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