UniFAST joins the observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from November 25 to December 12, 2024, under the recurring 2022-2027 campaign theme, “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines,” and its 2024 sub-theme, “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!” This sub-theme highlights the urgency of the advocacy, in line with commemorating the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004 (RA 9262).

The 2024 18-Day Campaign to End VAW aims to:

The 18-Day Campaign to End VAW aims to:

1. Highlight 20 years of achievements in addressing VAW by marking two decades of the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262);
2. Raise public awareness about the various forms and impact of VAW, emphasizing that VAW is a public crime and encouraging safe, effective interventions to prevent and address VAW within communities, particularly in public spaces;
3. Encourage individuals, communities, and government to collaborate in creating a comprehensive response to VAW, with a strong focus on prevention;
4. Empower survivors by disseminating information on available support services and resources, fostering a society that enables survivors to seek justice and rebuild their lives; and
5. Launch the National Action Plan to End VAW (NAPEVAW), which provides a roadmap for eliminating VAW in the country.

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) leads the annual 18-Day Campaign to End VAW. Check out the theme, campaign focus and objectives, collaterals, suggested activities, and branding guide: Click here aims to:

Let your voice be heard! Be part of the change! Join in shaping the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women by taking PCW’s Pre-Campaign Survey. Your feedback will help design meaningful activities for a violence-free future for all. Let's unite to make a difference!

Click here to participate: https://bit.ly/precs18day

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