Press Release No. EBB-108-2019

Jeddah PCG Personnel Pledge to End Violence Against Women (VAW)

(Jeddah, 24 November 2019) - On 24 November, after their flag-raising ceremony, personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah recited the Anti-Violence Against Women (VAW) Pledge and signed an Anti-VAW Commitment Form to mark the start of an 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.

PCG Personnel reciting the Anti-VAW Pledge

Led by Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal, the Consulate’s Gender and Development Focal Officer, the pledging ceremony highlighted the need for collective action to promote and protect the rights of women.

In his brief remarks, Consul General Edgar urged PCG Personnel, who wore orange t-shirts in solidarity with the advocates involved in the campaign and as a sign of hope and optimism, to champion women’s rights and practice being GAD Advocates in their daily work as civil servants. “What is important is to take action and to educate everyone that women have rights that need to be respected. Culture and religion should not be used to justify violence against women,” Consul General Badajos added while at the same underscoring the importance of going beyond words and taking action to end violence against women.

After the remarks of Consul General Badajos, all personnel were invited to take part in The Orange Wall: An Orange Your Icon Project and place their handprints and sign their names on the board to signify their support for the campaign.

PCG Personnel joining the call to end Violence Against Women.

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PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

Consul General Badajos writing his message of support for the campaign against VAW.

PCG Personnel placing their names and handprints on The Orange Wall