Violence against Women is an issue that affects one in three Filipinas. At some point in a woman’s life, she will experience physical, emotional, or sexual violence from her partner. While some laws and policies protect survivors, around 41 percent--
will experience physical, emotional, or sexual violence from her partner. While some laws and policies protect survivors, around 41 percent keep from seeking help, 20 percent share experiences only with trusted people, and a little over 30 percent seek help from authorities.
There has been a need to create a solid response to the lack of safe spaces for women and to build conversations focused on the rights and safety of women both online and off. Avon’s latest contribution to the movement is to provide information. The brand has created a series of infographics that indicate abuse in numbers and specify tell-tale signs of physical, emotional, and sexual violence to encourage the community—survivors and witnesses alike—to Speak Out. All materials also reflect the different ways to seek help through Avon’s partner NGOs, the Luna Legal Resource Center for Women and Children Incorporated, GWAVE , and Ing Makababaying Aksyon.
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