POLO Conducts a Lecture on VAWC
Abu Dhabi – The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Abu Dhabi conducted a lecture on Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (VAWC) on November 24, 2020 intended for the wards at the Migrant Workers and other Overseas Filipinos Resource Center (MWOFRC).
The activity is in observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. It was conducted in collaboration with Social Welfare Attaché Ms. Judith Bacwaden. Prior to the lecture, Ms. Bacwaden introduced her office to the wards, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), by informing them of its programs and services. On VAWC, she briefly discussed the various abuses that can be committed against women and children and how government can help them. Ms. Bacwaden also conducted counseling session for the wards after the lecture. |
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