DepEd Memorandum

No. 149, s. 2016

2016 ANNUAL 18-DAY CAMPAIGN

TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
AND THEIR CHILDREN
 DepEd Memorandum
No. 149, s. 2016
 All DepEd Offices are encouraged to undertake
activities during the campaign period from
November 25 to December 12, 2016.
 One of the activities mentioned is the conduct
fora/workshops to disseminate information to
stakeholders on various forms of VAW in offices,
schools and communities and how to maximize if
not totally eliminate them.
 DepEd Memorandum
No. 149, s. 2016
 In order for the Division to comply with and
participate in the advocacy on VAW and in
consonance with the aforementioned activity of
DepEd, we are having this activity.
 Campaign Background
 is observed annually from November 25-
December 12;
 to raise awareness among all stakeholders that
VAW is a public issue of national concern; and
 to support the Philippine Government’s goal to
protect the human rights of women and its
commitment to address all forms of VAW.
 National Legal Mandates
for the Annual Campaign
 Proclamation 1172, s. 2006
Declaring 25 November to 12 December as
the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against
Women (VAW)
 National Legal Mandates
for the Annual Campaign
 Republic Act 10398, s. 2013
Declaring November 25 of Every Year as
National Consciousness Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women and
Children (VAWC)
National Legal Mandates
for the Annual Campaign

Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

 In Support of the
Worldwide Campaign
 In 1991, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-
Based Violence link November 25 (International
Day Against VAW) and December 10
(International Human Rights Day) to emphasize
that VAW is a human rights violation.
 In Support of the
Worldwide Campaign
 In 2008, it is further strengthened with the
launching of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-
General’s UNiTE to End VAW Campaign which
envisions a world free from all forms of violence
against women and girls.
 The Philippine Campaign
to End VAW
 In 2002, to eliminate VAW, Philippine government
participated in the VAW worldwide campaign.
 The Philippine Campaign
to End VAW
 Recognizing that human trafficking is a form of
VAW, Proclamation 1172, s. 2006 extended the
National Campaign to 18 days, to include
December 12 (historic date that marked the start
of opening for signature in year 2000 of the UN
Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish
Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and
Children)
 Reality Check:
VAW in Numbers
 1 out of 5 women experienced physical violence
since age 15;
 6 in 100 women reported having experienced
sexual violence;

Source: 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey among women aged 15 – 49
 Reality Check:
VAW in Numbers
 1 of 25 women reported experiencing violence
during pregnancy;
 only 3 of 10 women sought help to stop the
violence;

Source: 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey among women aged 15 – 49
 Reality Check:
VAW in Numbers
 a total of 30, 872 cases of violations of RA 9262,
the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004 were filed before the
Philippine National Police (PNP) from January to
December 2015; and
 as of August 2016, 37, 010 out of the 42, 029
barangays (88.04%) have already established
their Barangay VAW Desks.
Source: PNP Women and Children Protection Center 2015 Report
 Reality Check:
VAW in Numbers
 a total of 30, 872 cases of violations of RA 9262,
the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004 were filed before the
Philippine National Police (PNP) from January to
December 2015; and
 as of August 2016, 37, 010 out of the 42, 029
barangays (88.04%) have already established
their Barangay VAW Desks.
Source: PNP Women and Children Protection Center 2015 Report
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW):
 personified the “Me” in the 2016 theme to
“individualize” and make the people “own” the
campaign; and
 provided each with corresponding core messages.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Perspective of a Woman/Girl
I know my rights and I will not allow anyone to
violate it. I won’t allow myself to become a victim of
violence and I know what to do, where to go, and
whom to go to in case it happens.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Perspective of a Man/Boy
I respect women and girls and I won't be an
instrument in committing violence against women
and children. I will be a positive influence to other
men and boys in building a community that is
respectful of everyone’s right to be free from abuse
and violence.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Perspective of a Government Agency
We are staunch advocates of Anti-VAWC. We
will continue to provide and improve our services for
our clients so that they can live a life that is free from
VAW.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Perspective of a Barangay
Being the smallest unit of government closest
to the communities, we are doing our share in
attaining our vision of VAWC-free community. Our
Barangay VAW Desk is functional and residents of
our Barangay are aware of anti-VAW laws.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Perspective of Private Sector and NGO
We support the efforts of the government and
our immediate community in addressing violence
against women and girls. We will continue to foster
collaboration in ensuring that there will be zero
tolerance to VAW, and initiate efforts within our
means to help address the issue when it happens.
 “VAW-free Community
Starts with ME” (Why “ME”?)
Core Messages of “Me”:
 From the Academe
I will include in the lesson plans/ lesson guides
the concepts of VAW to create awareness among my
students and I will ensure that my school will setup a
Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI)
where students and co-faculty/employee can turn to
when it happens.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Woman/Girl
• Educate yourself on your rights and the basic laws
that protect these rights;
• Empower yourself so that no one will try to
violate your rights;
• Speak up and report to the authorities in case it
happens; and
• Encourage other victims to fight for their rights.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Man/Boy
• Respect women and girls in your home,
workplace, and community;
• Join male groups promoting Anti-VAW efforts and
participate in discussions to broaden your
awareness on the advocacy; and
• Enlighten/Advise perpetrators to seek help and
join the male Anti-VAW supporters.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Government Agency
• Equip yourselves with apt trainings and capacity
development sessions to improve service delivery
for your clients; and
• Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy to
assess the service to your clients.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Barangay
• Adhere to the Barangay VAW Desk Handbook and
ensure that all provisions will be met; and
• Create a harmonious relationship in your
barangay and take proactive steps to attain a
VAW-free community.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Private Sector and NGO
• Support the Anti-VAW efforts of the government;
• Establish your own Action Desks where
employees and clients can go to in case VAW
happens; and
• Develop internal rules to proactively ensure that
your workplace is VAW-free.
 What YOU can do to have
a VAW-free Community?
 Academe
• Include concepts of VAW in lesson plans/lesson
guides/curriculum;
• Setup a Committee on Decorum and Investigation
(CODI) where students and co-faculty/employee
can turn to when it happens; and
• Continually conduct/spearhead anti-VAW
advocacies in school.
 Things YOU can do
to End VAW Now!
1. Tell people that VAW is NEVER OKAY!
2. Learn about VAW and what causes it.
3. Encourage and support those people who work
to end all forms of VAW in your community.
4. Respect women and young girls.
5. Raise your sons and daughters as equal and
teach them the value of respect for all people;
 Things YOU can do
to End VAW Now!
6. Organize forums or sessions in your community,
workplace or schools regarding VAW;
7. Teach boys and young men that masculinity
should not mean degrading or abusing girls and
women;
8. Make your home violence-free;
9. Participate in online discussions and social media
campaign to create awareness in ending VAW;
 Things YOU can do
to End VAW Now!
10. Volunteer for a cause to end VAW;
11. Discuss things with your partner and respect
each other’s opinion;
12. Talk with your partners, friends and family on
how you can support each other in stopping
VAW;
13. Don’t make fun out of VAW or use it as material
for comedy;
 Things YOU can do
to End VAW Now!
14. Educate young girls and boys about VAW;
15. Don’t use disrespectful words;
16. Never judge people who suffered from abuses
and VAW;
17. Men: never remain silent, never condone, and
never commit acts of VAW; and
18. Speak up! Never remain silent if you are a victim
of VAW.
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In the Division Office:
• Conduct Division Capacity Building for Secondary
School and Elementary District GAD Coordinators;
• Reproduce and distribute Information, Education,
Communication (IEC) materials on the campaign
(t-shirts, fans and flyers);
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In the Division Office:
• Hang tarpaulin in front of the Division Office
bearing this year’s campaign theme;
• Wear shirt with the 2016 18-Day Campaign
design; and
• Use fan with the 2016 18-Day Campaign design;
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In your School, on December 9, 2016:
• Organize your own event and invite others to join
your event;
• Reproduce and distribute Information, Education,
Communication (IEC) materials on the campaign
(t-shirts, fans and flyers);
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In your School:
• Hang tarpaulin bearing this year’s campaign
theme;
• Wear shirt with the 2016 18-Day Campaign
design;
• Use fan with the 2016 18-Day Campaign design;
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In your School:
• Seminar (for Teachers: The Basic Laws for
Women);
• Film Viewing (for Secondary Students: Walang
Rape sa Bontok, Lauriana, Boses, etc. and for
Elementary Pupils: Boses, etc.);
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In your School:
• School Level Contests (Essay Writing, Poster-
Making, Slogan-Making, etc.);
• Participate in the nationwide ORANGE Your Icon
Activity ; and
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 Why ORANGE?
As a bright and optimistic color, orange
represents hope and a future free from violence
against women and girls.
How can YOU get involved
in the campaign?
 In your School:
• Display of PowerPoint Slide Show (improvised
Electronic Billboards) for the 18-Day Campaign to
End VAW.
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women
1 in 5 women
has experienced physical violence
since age 15.
Source: NDHS 2013; survey among women
aged 15-49 years old
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women
Only 3 out of 10 woman
have sought help
to stop the violence.
Source: NDHS 2013; survey among women
aged 15-49 years old
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

YOU can do something

to change this!
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

November 25 to December 12
is the 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

Theme:
“VAW-free community
starts with Me”
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

Brought to you by:

DepEd Pampanga Division Office
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

and
 2016 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

#VAWfreePH

www.pcw.gov.ph
 Submission of
Accomplishment Reports
 Schools to District/Cluster:
• December 13, 2016

 District/Cluster to Division Office:

• December 15, 2016
What are to be submitted as
Accomplishment Reports?
 Schools to District/Cluster:
• Narrative Report (Softcopy, MSWORD)
• Pictures (Softcopy, JPEG)

 District/Cluster to Division Office:

• Consolidated Narrative Report (Softcopy,
MSWORD)
• Pictures (Softcopy, JPEG)