As part of its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, partnered with the Philippine National Police Lal-lo Station and the Z-clubs of Lal-lo National High School and LGU Lal-lo to conduct a Violence Against Women and Girls symposium at four high schools: LNHS Cabayabasan Annex, Logac National High School, Magapit National High School and Lal-lo National High School.

The club wishes to thank these schools for their cooperation and warm welcome to the group. The club will continue to conduct symposiums after the campaign because they want to reach more students, including non-government organizations (NGOs) and women’s groups like the Lal-lo Rural Improvements Clubs Federation Inc.

“It is indeed a happy heart for the club to witness the community’s participation in helping mitigate violence against women and girls,” said Club President Olive Pascual.

“The Municipality of Lal-lo will always be here supporting the beautiful endeavors of the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao as we help to do advocacy actions to combat violence in any form continuously,” added Mayor Florante “Anteng” Pascual.

Alhyra Joy Fortozo, president of the Z Club of LNHS, also said, “This is a great platform to empower women and girls as we aim to move towards a world free of violence and fear.”