NATIONAL WOMENS MONTH / WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES DAY 2024

Posted on: March 26,2024

Margie D. Pinton, Social Services Section Head of AVRC II.

Under Proclamation No. 744, the last Monday of March is dedicated to Women with Disabilities Day. The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II conducted an orientation on the Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) to both AVRC II trainees and center staff on March 25, 2024, at the AVRC II Multi-Purpose Hall.

Margie D. Pinton, Social Services Section Head of AVRC II, facilitated the orientation to spread awareness and ensure women's rights protection against gender-based harassment.

Male Trainees distributed flowers and chocolotes to all women participants

The activity also included a serenade or 'Harana' from the male trainees who distributed flowers and chocolates to all women participants. The DSWD staff who physically joined the orientation received free massages.

Trainees gather for National Womens Month / Women with Disabilities Day at Multipurpose Hall of AVRC II.