National Validation Workshop for the NAP EVAW 2025-2030 Following the four (4) regional validation workshops on the development of the National Action Plan to End VAW (NAP EVAW) 2025-2030, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) through the IACVAWC Secretariat successfully completed its National Validation Workshop. This was conducted in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at continue reading : National Validation Workshop for the NAP EVAW 2025-2030

Mindanao and Northern Luzon Regional Consultation Workshops for the Development of the NAP EVAW 2025-2030 As of September 2024, four Regional Validation Workshops were completed with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as part of the Council’s development and finalization of the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women (NAP EVAW) continue reading : Mindanao and Northern Luzon Regional Consultation Workshops for the Development of the NAP EVAW 2025-2030

2024 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW):“UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines” The Philippines has been participating in the global fight for gender equality since the1960s. In 2002, the country joined the global 16-day action against gender-based violence (GBV) to push for laws and the establishment of institutional mechanisms to address VAW. The 16-day continue reading : 2024 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW):“UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines”

Visayas Regional Validation and Consultation Workshop for the Development of the NAPEVAW The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with the UNFPA, successfully conducted the first leg of the Regional Validation and Consultation Workshops for the Development of the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women (NAPEVAW) in Mandaue City. The workshop was continue reading : Visayas Regional Validation and Consultation Workshop for the Development of the NAPEVAW

 The 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons A post commemorating WDAT and information about human trafficking The 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was commemorated last July 30, 2024. This day was pronounced by the United Nations (UN) to raise worldwide awareness on the situations of victims of human-trafficking, and to help promote continue reading : The 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Writeshop on the Proposed Amendments to RA 9262 held in Quezon City The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children (IACVAWC), together with the UP Law Center – Gender Law, Policy and Program (GLPP) convened with the Women’s Legal Bureau (WLB) and the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP) on July 01 to continue reading : Writeshop on the Proposed Amendments to RA 9262 held in Quezon City

Workshop on Standards and Interoperability of Health Information Systems The Department of Health is organizing a one-day workshop that aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies for achieving interoperability, ultimately improving data-driven decision making and patient care. The workshop is intended for hospital management, software developers, and HIS technical experts.  continue reading : Workshop on Standards and Interoperability of Health Information Systems

Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued Memorandum Circular no. 2023-104 Providing Updated Guidelines on the Operationalization of Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks. Issued in 2023, the circular enhanced the previous guidelines in the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-2 continue reading : Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk

55th Regular IACVAWC Meeting held in Quezon City The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children (IACVAWC) convened for its 55th regular Council Meeting on April 12, 2024 at Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City.  The meeting was presided over by DSWD as Council chair, represented by Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar and Assistant Secretary Elaine continue reading :  55th Regular IACVAWC Meeting held in Quezon City

What is the 10-Day VAWC Leave? Female employees in the private and public sector who are also victim-survivors of VAWC can avail a ten-day paid leave benefit under the Anti-VAWC Act. Here’s a quick guide to help you!