CatSU GAD holds culminating activity for the 18-day Campaign to end Violence against Women (VAW)

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CatSU GAD holds culminating activity for the 18-day Campaign to end Violence against Women (VAW)

CatSU held a culminating activity for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on December 12, 2022 at the Main lobby of the Administration building. 

The campaign, observed annually from November 25 to December 12, raises awareness about VAW as an issue of national concern. This year’s theme “United for a VAW-FREE Philippines” focused the campaign on positive advocacy messaging by encouraging everyone to commit their stand and support to end VAW and to actively participate in a joint pursuit to have a VAW-free community.

In support of the 18-day campaign period, several activities were implemented by CatSU GAD Services headed by Dr. Maria Edna R. Iñigo, Chairperson of the GAD Focal Point System, and Prof. Melinda V. Abichuela, CatSU GAD Officer-in-charge. Some of the activities include a Eucharistic Celebration, VAW-free community advocacy parade, various contests participated in by bona fide students from the Main and Panganiban Campuses, such as the 20-year Philippine VAW-Gains Quiz bee, painting contest, Bicol Song Writing contest, VAW-Free Photography Contest, Slogan and Poser-Making Contest, and a seminar training focusing on Bridging the Silence on Gender and Violence.

Prof. Reashiela L. Khan, Gender Mainstreaming and Monitoring System Focal person (GMMS), led the opening remarks for the culminating activity and thanked everyone who supported the learning and development sessions. Winners of the various contests were also awarded during the program.

Prof. Khan also encouraged everyone to continuously support CatSU GAD activities and, in their own little way, be an advocate of anti-violence against women and children.

The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) defines the Gender and Development Program (GAD) as the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination, and actualization of human potentials.  #CVecilles