DPWH-6 kicks off campaign to end VAW

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-6 launched the 18- Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 26, 2018.

Regional Director Wenceslao M. Leaño Jr. and DPWH-6 Division Chiefs spearheaded the unveiling of the signature board as everyone’s pledge to support VAW.

Engr. MarichuBaldonado, Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person,opened the program with an introduction of VAW issues and was followed by the official VAW flash dance to the song “Isang BilyongBabae” as a symbolic support to heighten awareness among all stakeholders that VAW is of national concern.

Employees from different divisions then signed of pledge board to support the Campaign to End Violence Against Women (EVAW).

Themed “VAW-free community starts with Me,” the annual 18-Day Campaign elevates the public awareness to positive advocacy and enjoins everyone to pursue the common vision of a community free from violence against women, and highlights what can be done to achieve such.

This event was simultaneously launched in the Regional Office and District Engineering Offices (DEOs).

The Philippine government has participated in this worldwide campaign to eliminate VAW since 2002. Recognizing that human trafficking is a form of VAW, Presidential Proclamation 1172 series of 2006 extended the national campaign to 18 days, to include December 12, a Historic Date that marked the start of opening for signature in year 2000 of the United Nations (UN) Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish human trafficking, especially with women and children.(DPWH-6/RPIO)

SOURCE: The Daily Guardian

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