SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION – The National Nutrition Council-ROI in coordination with Region 1 Advocates for Gender Equality (RAGE-1) joined the kick-off activity of 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) with the theme: “VAW-free community starts with ME!”, last November 24, 2017 at San Fernando City Plaza, La Union.

Fun walk, film showing, and symposium were among the kick-off activities participated by 25 regional member agencies including NNC-ROI. The RAGE will spearhead series of activities to be participated by various sectors as part of the awareness campaign and a culminating activity will be held on December 12, 2017 at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, San Fernando City La Union to complete the 18-Day campaign.

The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) is observed annually from November 25 to December 12 to raise awareness among all stakeholders that VAW is a public issue of national concern. It supports the Philippine Government’s goal to protect the human rights of women and its commitment to address all forms of VAW. (MGSC)