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Republic Act No. 10398 declares November 25 of Every Year as the “National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children”. In connection, November 25 to December 12 of every year was declared as the “18-day Campaign to End VAW” in the Philippines. With this, the Northwest Samar State University- Office of Gender and Development conducted a joint program with NwSSU Multi-Purpose Cooperative for a Culmination Activity of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on December 12, 2023 at RSU Socio-Cultural Center, NwSSU.   The activity highlighted important topics such as RA 9995- Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 and RA 11596- Anti-Child Marriage Act discussed by Atty. Shirly Bohol-Matados, and Solo Parent Welfare Act explained by Betty Jane Arnejo, RSW. It was followed by the awarding of cash prizes and certificates to the winners of Poster Making Contest in which Ainah Erica Solayao got the first place, followed by Jeff Angelo Galing, Aquiluz Deliquina in the third spot, Frances Mike Mahinay for the fourth, and John Lloyd Mayolathe in the fifth place. An inspirational talk of Mr. Cornelio Bautista, Chairman of NwSSU Multi-Purpose Cooperative also ensued.

As part of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women, the NwSSU- Office of Gender and Development is inviting all artists to join the 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓.Unleash your creativity and let your art speak volumes. Please read attached photos for details.

#𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐕𝐀𝐖 Aiming to end violence against women and create a safe environment for them, an 18-day campaign with the theme, “United for a VAW-free Philippines”, was observed on November 25-December 12, 2023 by Northwest Samar State University. This December 1, NwSSU Main Campus- Office of Gender and Development spearheaded the 5k Fun Run, the advocacy highlight, which was participated by employees, students, and stakeholders. The participants assembled at RSU-Socio Cultural Center, 3:00 PM. Top 5 finishers were given certificates of recognition and tokens, and a raffle draw followed. According to Mrs. Gemma L. Tapel, Director of Office of Gender and Development, participating in this activity is not only a physical effort but also a collective commitment to combating and, hopefully, contributing to ending violence within our community.

NwSSU joined the Zonal Reorientation and Forum with the HEIs, as represented by Dr. Myra L. Pilpa- SAS Director, Dr. Ana Gretchen D. Tobe and Louise R. Horca, SIPP & Local Off Campus Coordinator, Main and San Jorge Campus, respectively at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay on November 9-10, 2023. The forum focuses on CMO No. 63, s. 2017, otherwise known as the Policies and Guidelines for Local Off-Campus Activities, Republic Act No. 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law), and RA No. 11053, otherwise known as the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.