PH Consulate General in Hong Kong Holds Public Forum in Observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
From left to right: The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong hosts a public forum in observance of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women, entitled “Juana Knows!” During the event, Consul General Tejada warmly welcomes the participants and encourages them to actively take part in the campaign. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
HONG KONG 13 December 2023 — In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) held annually from 25 November to 12 December, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Unit, conducted a public forum entitled “Juana Knows!” which was held on 06 December 2023 at Sentro Rizal Room.
The project special, which was attended by 25 participants, provided a safe space to discuss and address the most common VAWC-related issues faced by women migrants in Hong Kong. The forum was also organized to guide OFWs, particularly women, about their rights under the law.
In his opening remarks, Philippine Consul General to Hong Kong Raly L. Tejada reassured the participants that the campaign to end VAW has always been part of the Consulate’s mandate. Consul General Tejada also reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to safeguard and fight for women’s rights and welfare in the region.
Consul Paulo V. Saret, head of the Consulate’s Assistance-To-Nationals Section, discussed the action taken by the ATN Section in dealing with gender-based violence and domestic abuse. Consul Saret also shared some practical tips in preventing such abuse from happening in the community. Vice Consul Allan G. Revote, head of the Consulate’s Civil Registry and Legal Section, presented an overview of the Republic Act 9262 otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (Anti-VAWC Law). Lawyer and advocate, Ms. Anna Theresa L. Licaros, complemented the conversation with a comprehensive discussion on Women Empowerment.
In addition to the campaign, the Consulate General also distributed anti-VAWC collateral in its premises and posted the Info-Serye about RA 9262 in its official Facebook page to reach a wider audience. END
Participants of the forum, “Juana Knows!” with Deputy Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan (2nd from the right), Consul Paulo V. Saret (leftmost), Vice Consul Allan G. Revote (rightmost) and Ms. Anna Theresa L. Licaros (seated 1st from the left) after the event. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
From left to right: Attaché, Ms. Leah M. Mejia, along with the event panelists – Vice Consul Allan G. Revote, Consul Paulo V. Saret and Ms. Anna Theresa L. Licaros – are exchanging views during the public forum entitled, “Juana Knows!”. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
GAD Team member distributes information materials in the Consulate’s premises as part of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women. (Hong Kong PCG photo)
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