VIOLENCE

AGAINST
WOMAN PRESENTERS:

EUFEMIA P. NEQUINTO
MARLENE O.SAMSON
HAIDELYN M. ESTRELLA
WHAT IS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN?
Violence Against Women is any act of gender-
based violence that results or is likely to result
in physical, sexual or psychological harm or
suffering to women including threats or such
acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of
liberty whether occurring in public or private
life. Gender-based violence is any violence
inflicted on women because of their sex.
TYPES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, is
any pattern of behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control
over an intimate partner. It encompasses all physical, sexual, emotional,
economic and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence
another person. This is one of the most common forms of violence
experienced by women globally.

an ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling a partner through fear, for

example by using behaviour which is violent and threatening. In most cases, the
violent behaviour is part of a range of tactics to exercise power and control over
women and their children, and can be both criminal and non-criminal; and
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
ECONOMIC VIOLENCE

Economic violence involves making or attempting

to make a person financially dependent by
maintaining total control over financial resources,
withholding access to money, and/or forbidding
attendance at school or employment.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Psychological violence

Psychological violence involves causing fear by

intimidation; threatening physical harm to self,
partner or children; destruction of pets and
property; “mind games”; or forcing isolation from
friends, family, school and/or work.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Emotional violence

Emotional violence includes undermining a

person's sense of self-worth through constant
criticism; belittling one's abilities; name-calling or
other verbal abuse; damaging a partner's
relationship with the children; or not letting a
partner see friends and family.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Physical violence

Physical violence involves hurting or trying to hurt a

partner by hitting, kicking, burning, grabbing,
pinching, shoving, slapping, hair-pulling, biting,
denying medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug
use, or using other physical force. It may include
property damage.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Sexual violence

Sexual violence involves forcing a partner to take

part in a sex act when the partner does not
consent. See more about sexual violence below.
 FEMICIDE
Femicide refers to the intentional murder of women because they are
women, but may be defined more broadly to include any killings of women
or girls. Femicide differs from male homicide in specific ways. For example,
most cases of femicide are committed by partners or ex-partners, and
involve ongoing abuse in the home, threats or intimidation, sexual violence
or situations where women have less power or fewer resources than their
partner.

Honor killing
Honor killing is the murder of a family member, usually a woman
or girl, for the purported reason that the person has brought
dishonor or shame upon the family. These killings often have to
do with sexual purity, and supposed transgressions on the part of
female family members.
 SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Sexual violence is any sexual act committed

against the will of another person, either
when this person does not give consent or
when consent cannot be given because the
person is a child, has a mental disability, or is
severely intoxicated or unconscious as a
result of alcohol or drugs.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE CANINCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment encompasses non-consensual physical contact, like grabbing, pinching, slapping, or
rubbing against another person in a sexual way. It also includes non-physical forms, such as catcalls, sexual
comments about a person’s body or appearance, demands for sexual favors, sexually suggestive staring,
stalking, and exposing one’s sex organs.
Rape
Rape is any non-consensual vaginal, anal or oral penetration of another person
with any bodily part or object. This can be by any person known or unknown to the
survivor, within marriage and relationships, and during armed conflict.

Corrective rape
Corrective rape is a form of rape of perpetrated against someone on the basis of their sexual
orientation or gender identity. It is intended to force the victim to conform to heterosexuality or
normative gender identity.

Rape culture
Rape culture is the social environment that allows sexual violence to be
normalized and justified. It is rooted in patriarchy and fueled by persistent
gender inequalities and biases about gender and sexuality.
 HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human trafficking is the acquisition and

exploitation of people, through means such
as force, fraud, coercion, or deception. This
heinous crime ensnares millions of women
and girls worldwide, many of whom are
sexually exploited.
 CHILD MARRIAGE
Child marriage refers to any marriage
where one or both of the spouses are
below the age of 18. It is a violation of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
which states that “marriage shall be
entered into only with the free and full
consent of the intending spouses.” Girls are
more likely to be child brides, and
consequently drop out of school and
experience other forms of violence
 ONLINE OR DIGITAL VIOLENCE
Online or digital violence against women
refers to any act of violence that is
committed, assisted or aggravated by the
use of information and communication
technology (mobile phones, the Internet,
social media, computer games, text
messaging, email, etc) against a woman
because she is a woman.
ONLINE OR DIGITAL VIOLENCE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying involves the sending of intimidating or
threatening messages.

Non-consensual sexting
Non-consensual sexting involves the sending of explicit
messages or photos without the recipient’s consent.

Doxing
Doxing involves the public release of private or
identifying information about the victim.
WAYS TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
Prevention of violence against women starts with children and
helping them learn about respectful relationships, gender
equality and positive attitudes towards girls and women.

You can shape your child’s attitudes and behaviour in the short
and long term by:

letting children know that violence towards women is never OK

teaching your child about gender equality and positive
attitudes towards women and girls
being a role model for respect in your own relationships.
You play a vital part in helping your children develop respectful
attitudes. That’s because you are your child’s most important
role model.
 WAYS TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
Educate yourself on violence against women; learn the facts and the prevalence
Believe survivors
Contact your local legislators and political leaders and advocate for tougher laws against perpetrators
of violence against women
Know that dating violence & sexual assault affects 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys by the time they are 18
Contact your local school board and ask them to address sexual harassment in schools
Speak out against all forms of violence
Question gender roles and assumptions
Respect and embrace diversity
Respect a person’s-even a child’s- right to say no
Respect your partner’s right to disagree or have their own opinion
Don’t blame victims, and reinforce that rape is never the victim’s fault
Strive for equality for everyone
Understand that putting boys and men down by calling them “ladies” and “girls” hurts everyone
Speak out against the media’s portrayal of violence
Learn how racism, sexism and homophobia are connected
Acknowledge that it does happen in your own community
Learn about power and control tactics
Attend Take Back the Night events
 WAYS TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
Ask permission before pursuing physical or sexual contact with someone
Realize that sexual violence is about power and control, not sex
Teach kids that respect is the minimum in a relationship, and lead by example
Advocate for victim’s rights
Ask your priest, rabbi, pastor, cleric, or spiritual leader to hold a special service to raise awareness and
promote safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators.
Avoid engaging in, supporting or encouraging sexual harassment by speaking up when you see or hear it
Teach kids that violence will not solve problems
Know that most sex offenders aren’t strangers · 86% are known to their victim
Avoid making threats or using coercion and pressure to get sex
Be courageous; don’t be afraid to speak up for those who have lost their voice or dignity
Praise women and girls for something other than the way they look
Speak out against racist, sexist or homophobic jokes
Advocate for more youth violence prevention programs
Get others to speak out against sexual violence
Stop your sexual advances if the other person says no and encourage others to do the same
Avoid buying music that glorifies sexual violence and the objectification of women and girls
Urge your local radio stations to stop playing music that contains violent lyrics
Applaud others who speak out against violence and oppression
Invite a speaker from HAVEN to share with your class, work or community group
 WAYS TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
Pledge to never commit or condone acts of violence
Stop yourself or others from taking advantage of someone who is intoxicated
Make a decision to become an active bystander by speaking up and calling for help when
necessary
Respect the choices victims and survivors make to survive
Encourage your local college and universities to offer prevention education to students
Empathize
Work toward eliminating oppression of all kinds
Think globally and act locally
Hold perpetrators accountable for disrespecting their partners when you see it or hear it
Engage others in discussions about violence against women
Learn about healthy boundaries and don’t be afraid to voice your feelings in your relationship
Notice when someone invades your boundaries
Report it if you witness sexual harassment in your school or workplace
Post awareness materials in restrooms and break rooms for easy & confidential accessibility
Celebrate all aspects of masculinity, including compassion and sensitivity
 WAYS TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN
For men:

Choose your words carefully and respectfully when speaking of

women in your life
Show your strength by speaking up to men who are using their
strength for hurting
Refuse to let TV, movies, music or other people define what it
means to be a man for you
Understand that it takes more than just not being a batterer or
a rapist to be a good guy
Treat all women and girls with respect
Don’t patronize sex workers or strip clubs
Ask, don’t assume you know what your partner wants
Get involved with the Men Can Stop Rape movement at
www.mencanstoprape.com
Refuse to coerce or manipulate your partner in order to get
your way; be willing to compromise
 LAW

9262 is known as The Anti-Violence against

Women and their Children Act of 2004.
Recognizing "the need to protect the family
and its members particularly women and
children from violence and threats to their
personal safety and security", RA 9262 was
signed by former President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo on March 08, 2004.
 THANK YOU
“If we are to fight
discrimination and
injustice against women
we must start from the
home for if a woman
cannot be safe in her own
house then she cannot be
expected to feel safe
anywhere.