BUTUAN CITY, Philippines - The 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) is set to start on Thursday in the Caraga Region.
Caraga Region Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Marylin D. Pintor said the Caraga Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (GADCC) will spearhead the 18-day activity with its theme ''Magna Carta ni PNay: Gawing Tunay: Karahasan sa Kababaihan, Wakasan!''
The GADCC has laid down some of the activities such as press conference, walk for a cause, and hataw, jail visitation, lumad visitation, GAD orientation seminars and for a forum on Magna Carta of women and GADCC full committee meeting and Christmas party.
At present, at least 181 cases of violent incidents against women were already recorded and filed in court at various areas, cities, provinces, and towns in the region.
Meanwhile, Region 13 National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Carmencita S. Cochingco, who is also the chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) is also throwing their full support for the success of the 18-day VAW. (Mike Crismundo)
