7 December 2019, Ottawa – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada joined Filipinos around the world in observing the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women which runs annually from 25 November to 12 December. In cooperation with the Philippine Commission on Women, the Philippine Embassy mounted the official Campaign Icon in its Consular area and distributed information materials on relevant Philippine laws and government programs to assist women and children affected by violence.

Embassy personnel also wore the 2019 Campaign Advocacy Shirt during its Saturday consular service for the month of December to raise awareness on the campaign and encourage the public’s continued vigilance and support in protecting women’s rights #vawfreeph. END.