Violence against women and children remains rampant. Although there is a growing public awareness on the issue, more often than not, the term violence against women immediately brings to mind wife battering, rape, sexual harassment. In reality, there are so many more forms of violence against women or the violation of women’s rights; ranging from personal to political. More alarming are the continuing misconceptions regarding violence against women. E.g. Blaming the victim for her fate, Regarding VAW cases as personal/private/family matters.
	What then, is iVow?
	iVow is an awareness campaign on Violence Against Women. In time for Gabriela’s 25th year, the campaign will be launched as a commitment to fight violence against women.

Violence against women and children remains rampant. Although there is a growing public awareness on the issue, more often than not, the term violence against women immediately brings to mind wife battering, rape, sexual harassment. In reality, there are so many more forms of violence against women or the violation of women’s rights; ranging from personal to political. More alarming are the continuing misconceptions regarding violence against women. E.g. Blaming the victim for her fate, Regarding VAW cases as personal/private/family matters.
What then, is iVow?
iVow is an awareness campaign on Violence Against Women. In time for Gabriela’s 25th year, the campaign will be launched as a commitment to fight violence against women.

Violence against women and children remains rampant. Although there is a growing public awareness on the issue, more often than not, the term violence against women immediately brings to mind wife battering, rape, sexual harassment. In reality, there are so many more forms of violence against women or the violation of women’s rights; ranging from personal to political. More alarming are the continuing misconceptions regarding violence against women. E.g. Blaming the victim for her fate, Regarding VAW cases as personal/private/family matters.
	What then, is iVow?
	iVow is an awareness campaign on Violence Against Women. In time for Gabriela’s 25th year, the campaign will be launched as a commitment to fight violence against women.

Violence against women and children remains rampant. Although there is a growing public awareness on the issue, more often than not, the term violence against women immediately brings to mind wife battering, rape, sexual harassment. In reality, there are so many more forms of violence against women or the violation of women’s rights; ranging from personal to political. More alarming are the continuing misconceptions regarding violence against women. E.g. Blaming the victim for her fate, Regarding VAW cases as personal/private/family matters.
What then, is iVow?
iVow is an awareness campaign on Violence Against Women. In time for Gabriela’s 25th year, the campaign will be launched as a commitment to fight violence against women.

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