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The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) β mandated to lead, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the nationwide yearly observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW from November 25 to December 12 β is calling for unity among all genders and sectors of society to finally put an end to violence in all its forms.
With the 2022-2027 recurring campaign theme, βπΌπ΅ππ»π¬π πππ π π½π¨πΎ-ππππ π·ππππππππππβ and its 2024 sub-theme, βπ½π¨πΎ π©ππππππ πΎππππ, π΅πππππ ππ πππ πΆπππ!β the PCW highlights the urgency of the advocacy in line with the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004 (RA 9262).
The 2024 campaign remains aligned with the United Nationsβ βπΌπ΅ππ»π¬ ππ 2030 ππ π¬ππ π½π¨πΎβ initiative, of which the Philippines is one of the 51 charter members. UNiTE is a multiyear effort that calls on duty-bearers, civil society and non-governmental organizations, the private sector, media entities, the youth, and UN member states to join forces in addressing the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.
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Through the 2024 18-day Campaign to End VAW, the PCW aims to:
β’ Highlight 20 years of achievements in addressing VAW by marking two decades of the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262);
β’ Raise public awareness about the various forms and impact of VAW, while emphasizing that VAW is a public crime and encourage safe, effective interventions in preventing and addressing VAW within their communities, particularly in public spaces;
β’ Encourage individuals, communities, and government to work together to create a comprehensive response to VAW with strong focus on prevention;
β’ Empower survivors by disseminating information on available support services and resources, fostering a society that empowers survivors to seek justice and rebuild their lives; and
β’ Launch the National Action Plan to End VAW (NAPEVAW), which lays down the roadmap toward eliminating VAW in the country.
