Manila, Philippines— 1 out of 4 or 25% of Filipinos, aged 15-49, is revealed to have experienced some form of violence during the ongoing health crisis. This includes verbal abuse, which has become a hidden battle faced by most women on a regular basis.
Verbal abuse can often be confusing not just for
the survivors but also for the abusers because it manifests differently—gaslighting,
judging, blaming, name-calling, condescension, and verbal threats, among others.
According to the Gender Watch Against Violence and
Exploitation (GWAVE), verbal abuse often contributes to psychological abuse experienced by
women and can be penalized as a violation of RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence
Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
“Violence in the homes is
not ‘away pamilya’ and is everybody’s concern,” says GWAVE Executive
Director, Sheema Bajana-Samson. “People should be vigilant and watch out for signs
of abuse through what is heard verbally and body language as well.”
GWAVE is one of many non-government organizations and
independent agencies that helps rescue survivors by offering legal assistance
and rehabilitation.
“We have
survivors also accompany their fellow survivors in hearings, and they do home
visitations to other survivors as a form of moral support towards each other.” continues Bajana-Samson. “We’re happy to share that we now
have a number of survivors who are emotionally and psychologically ready to
become advocates themselves.”
In celebration of International Women’s Month, and
the advocacy to build a better world for women, Avon sounds the call to #SpeakOut,
take a stand and be more self-aware to help others fight verbal and other forms
of abuse.
Based on a global
study of more than eight thousand women in eight countries, including the
Philippines, found that one in five women are
consistently subjected to verbal abuse by an intimate partner. Nearly two in five
respondents aged 25-34 are experiencing potential signs of verbal abuse within
their relationship - the highest amongst the age groups.
Avid podcast listeners can also look forward to
collaborations with popular popcasts such as
· Adulting with Joyce Pring, (March 25 via Spotify)
· Camp Confidence Radio Podcast with Ayn Bernos and Rizza Lana-Sebastian, (March
30 via Spotify and YouTube)
· The Eve's Drop Podcast feat. Delamar Arias, Monica Francesca
Tobias, and Gelli Victor with special guest, Ms. Universe 2015 and Avon
Intimate Apparel ambassador, Pia Wurtzbach (March 30 via Spotify)
Everyone is also invited to catch Avon’s collaboration
with the livestreaming app, Kumu, where viewers can enjoy talks,
performances, and fun challenges—all to foster awareness on verbal abuse and
raise funds in behalf of Avon’s partner organizations that help abuse
survivors. Here’s the full lineup:
·
#SpeakOut Dialogues
with Women (March 25 via @kumunityheroes)
·
#Speakout Kumunity
Challenge (March 28 to April 3)
·
#SpeakOut
Fundraising Livestream (March 30)
·
People are also encouraged to support the cause through
our fundraising items like the #SpeakOut Avon True Color Lipstick, Women
Empowerment Umbrella, Evita Watch, and Self-love Accessory set available on
avonshop.ph where part of the proceeds will be donated to partner organizations
including Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE), Ing
Makababaying Aksyon (IMA) Foundation, and Luna Legal
Resources Center for Women and Children.“Through these fundraising
efforts, we hope to spark courage and reinforce a sense of community so that no
one could feel alone or neglected in their individual battles. It’s time we
shed light on this invisible crisis and we can effectively do that only if and
when we #SpeakOut.” concludes Limlengco.
It’s time to redefine a culture where everyone
becomes more accountable for the words being said so that no form of
abuse—verbal or otherwise—will be tolerated nor pushed against others.
Follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for more updates on the scheduled dates of
all podcasts and Kumu livestreams and join the dialogues against Verbal Abuse. Shop
for your favorite Avon products at www.avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative.
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