November 16-17, 2015 - National Women's Summit at Miriam College, Quezon City

Highlights:
1. H.E. Michelle Bachelet
  President of the Republic of Chile
  (Keynote Speaker)
2. Commissioner Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon
  Commission on Elections
  "Closing the Gender Gap Womens's Political Participation"
COMELEC Participants: 30 (both main and field)
2015 18-Day Campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW)

Theme adopted from PCW:
"End VAW now! It' s our duty!: Gains and Ways Forward!"
1. Orange your icon for 18 Days
  "COMELEC is an Advocate of Zero-Tolerance for VAW"
2. 25 November 2015, 1PM, Aliw Theater, Pasay City
  "Assembly of Anti-Law Advocacy Supporters"
  
  This is a gathering where, through interpretative dance, shadow play and visual arts, the gains (milestones and accomplishments of 2010-2015) will be presented, recorded and shared publicly as video clips and "as information, education communication materials aimed at raising public awareness and sensitivity on the socio-economic and psychological effects of VAW on women, children, the family and the society as a whole. The presentations will also show an ideal picture of a VAW-free community thereby inspiring the general public to make a personal commitment to end violence against women and their children".
  1. "no standing room" and "no ticket, no entry" policy.
  2. maximum of 20 persons per participating agency/organization
  3. PCW will issue the guidelines for agency/organization participation, issuance of tickets and other event details soon; please visit this site regularly for further updates.
3. 27 November 2015 - 8:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M., H20 Hotel, Manila Ocean Park Complex, Luneta, Manila
  
  COMELEC Seminar on:
  Elimination of Violence Against Women
  
  Resource Person:
  Atty. Claire Angeline P. Luczon
  
  COMELEC Participants; 50 (both main and field)
  t-shirt design
4. 01 December 2015 - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., AFP Theatre, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
  
  Promoting Safe Communities: Forum with Male Advocates Against Violence Everywhere
  
  Highlights the vital role of men and boys in ending VAWC including street and public places harassments.
5. 02 December 2015, Venue: TBA
  
  NCR VAW Desk Officers Congress on VAWC
  
  IACVAWC, through PCW, and DILG-National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) to secure commitment of barangay officials in NCR in taking concrete actions to eliminate VAW in their communities.
6. 8 to 10 December 2015, Venue: TBA
  
  2015 Cine-Juana Film Festival
  1. Showcases films focusing on the issue of VAW
  2. Open to public for FREE
  3. In partnership with GSIS and Film Development council of the Philippines

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November to December 2015 GAD Activities

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