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
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
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
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
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
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?
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!
20th Year Anniversary of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act
20th Year Anniversary of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act For the past two decades, women have taken recourse in Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act, in safeguarding their rights against abuses from intimate partners. This landmark legislation was signed into law on March continue reading : 20th Year Anniversary of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act
Call for Nominations for Non-Government Organization (NGO) Representatives to the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children
Call for Nominations for Non-Government Organization (NGO) Representatives to the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children The IACVAWC is pleased to inform non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and people’s organizations (POs) working on VAWC or VAW that the nomination process for the selection of the following NGO representatives to the Council continue reading : Call for Nominations for Non-Government Organization (NGO) Representatives to the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children