LGUs in CAR hike ante of the drive vs violence against women, children

BAGUIO CITY(November 21, 2024)— The Interior department in the Cordillera region is actively pushing local government units (LGUs) to strengthen their programs to minimize and finally end violence against women and children.



DILG Cordillera Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose profusely urged LGUs to seriously enhance their campaign as the country is observing the National Children's Month this November.

Data from the Cordillera police showed 281 cases of violence against children in the first 10 months of 2024.

In 2023, there were 354 cases logged.

Among victimizations were rape, exploitation, discrimination and acts of lasciviousness.

Though San Jose noted a decrease in the number of cases of violence against children, the number is still alarming, prompting her to push for appropriate measures and interventions at the local levels.

She reiterated enhancing of the Local Communities on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) and also the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) in all villages in the Cordillera by arming them with ample knowledge and knowing their responsibilities in the implementation of laws on children-protection and welfare.

In Baguio, a proposed local ordinance is being crafted to organize “Men Opposed Against Violence Against Women Everywhere” (MOVE). 

The MOVE will assist in organizing the male staff and employees of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as well as the male community into a movement of men opposing VAW everywhere.