The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) enjoined the public to participate in the virtual kick off ceremony of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on Thursday, Nov. 25.
The campaign is in support of the national government’s goal of protecting the human rights of women and girls by upholding its commitment to address all forms of gender-based violence.
"Makakasama natin sina PCW Chairperson Sandra Sanchez-Montano at PCW Executive Director Atty. Kristine Rosary E. Yuzon-Chaves para sa opening remarks. Alamin kung ano ba ang saklaw ng Safe Spaces Act sa diskusyon ni Atty. Twyla Rubin, Officer-in-Charge ng CHR Center for Gender Equality & Women’s Human Rights (PCW Chairperson Sandra Sanchez-Montano and PCW Executive Director Atty. Kristine Rosary E. Yuzon-Chaves for the opening remarks. Get to know the scope of the Safe Spaces Act that will be discussed by Atty. Twyla Rubin, Officer-in-Charge of CHR Center for Gender Equality & Women’s Human Rights)," the PWC said on its official page on Monday, Nov. 22.
Along with the campaign kick off, other activities for the "Sana All Spaces Safe" online campaign, Safe Spaces Pledge, and Let’s Make this a Safe Space ground campaign will also be announced.
The virtual campaign will be held on Thursday, Nov. 25, at 1-3 p.m. (Philippine Standard Time), said the government’s primary policy-making and coordinating body on women and gender equality. (Charie Mae F. Abarca)