PH Embassy in Buenos Aires Holds Seminar with Filipino Community on the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act

Ambassador Grace T. Cruz Fabella (center) and Embassy personnel with the Filipino community 

BUENOS AIRES 07 December 2023 – In support of the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women, on 25 November 2023, the Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires organized a session on Republic Act no. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act for the Filipino Community in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Grace T. Cruz-Fabella noted that while the Philippines is the most gender-equal country in Asia and  the 16th most gender equal country in the world, violence against women remains a public health and social issue that is not confined to the home and affects the woman’s family and community. 

Resource speaker Third Secretary and Vice Consul Anna Christina Iglesias gave a presentation on RA 9262, which aims to protect women and children from physical, sexual, psychological violence and economic abuse prevalent in intimate relationships. 

The Anti-VAWC Act will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. END.

Ambassador Grace T. Cruz-Fabella calls on the Filipino community to join the campaign

Third Secretary and Vice Consul Anna Iglesias delivers a talk on the Anti-Violence against Women and Children Act

Members of the Filipino community ask questions and share their views

For more information, visit  http://buenosairespe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinArgentina/.