“COMBATING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND
CRIMINALITIES/INSURGENCIES THROUGH MEN’S
INVOLVEMENT & PARTICIPATION”
Presentation Outline:
I. Reasons why violence VIII. The MOVE as an
exist organization, VMGO &
II. GBV statistics/situationer Pledge
III. Background of Advocacy IX. Advocacy Activities &
work Accomplishments
IV. International X. Organized Chapters &
Instruments/laws Supporters
V. Men’s XI. Success
Role/Responsibility/Account Indicators/Results
ability in preventing GBV XII. Directions &
VI. Philippine Campaign Challenges
VII. Equation of GBV XIII. Call to Action
XIV. MOVE Officers
Every problem is rooted in character
Cheating/Lying Snatching
Anger/fighting Swindling
Drug abuse/Robbery Theft
Rape, Bullying, Murder
Harassment Hold up
Killing, Akyat bahay
War/Insurgencies Katamaran
Poor concentration Pagpapabaya
Accident prone Panloloko,
Things undone pangangaliwa
Many more..
No man can climb out beyond the
limitations of his on character”
Statistics of Gender Based Violence
Reported Cases 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Rape 997 927 659 837 811 770 1,042 832 1,030 1,259
Incestuous Rape 38 46 26 22 28 27 19 23 33 26
Attempted Rape 194 148 185 147 204 167 268 201 256 317
Acts of Lasciviousness 580 536 382 358 445 485 745 625 721 1,035
Physical Injuries 3,553 2,335 1,892 1,505 1,307 1,498 2,018 1,588 1,744 3,564
Sexual Harassment 53 37 38 46 18 54 83 63 41 196
RA 9262 218 924 1,269 2,387 3,599 5,285 9,974 9,021 11,531 16,517
Threats 319 223 199 182 220 208 374 213 240 426
Seduction 62 19 29 30 19 19 25 15 10 8
Concubinage 121 102 93 109 109 99 158 128 146 199
RA 9208 17 11 16 24 34 152 190 62 41 45
Abduction / Kidnapping 29 16 34 23 28 18 25 22 20 23
Unjust Vexation 90 50 59 59 83 703 183 155 156 250
Total 6,271 5,374 4,881 5,729 6,905 9,485 15,104 12,948 15,969 23,865
ARE YOU A MAN? WHAT IS
REAL MAN……….?
Backgrounder..
For many years of government and private
involvement in the elimination of Gender
Based Violence.
Most efforts found to be concentrating on the
female victims and those at risk of
victimization but overlooked one component –
the MEN – either as the main perpetrators of /
or advocates of GBV.
Men talking to other men about GBV still
remains a NOVELTY, but its potential for
success is huge.
men have
In many patriarchal communities,
often been singled out as the
perpetrators of domestic violence and
preventing the path of women
empowerment.
Recently when developing countries like the Philippines
realized that men are not necessarily a
hindrance to gender empowerment.
Rather, they can be partners in
empowerment and in development.
BEIJING DECLARATION (1995)
Government called upon men to participate
fully in all actions towards gender
equality and emphasized that equal
sharing of responsibilities and a
harmonious partnership between
women and men were critical to their well
being and that of their families, as well as to the
consolidation of democracy.
BEIJING PLATFORM FOR ACTION
It emphasize the shared power and
principle of
responsibility between women and men at home, in
the workplace and in the wider national and
international communities, as well as the principle of
equality of women and men as integral to the
socialization process.
It stressed that gender equality could only be achieved
when men and women worked together in
partnership.
UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL
DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
…proclaims that all human beings are
born free and equal in dignity and
rights…everyone is entitled to all the
rights without distinction of any kind
including sex….
Boys and Men have proven as missing links in the
equation of eliminating gender based violence
There is a need to establish and build
stronger organization through global
collaboration of different organizations
of boys and men to eliminate gender
based violence in order to have a
gender free environment/society
Role of Men in Gender Equality
Men must understand the gender and development
concepts, what makes men different from women
Men must be aware of the issues of women and their rights
Men must be aware the government efforts to address and
prevent the prevalence on GBV
Men must be involved and become partners in the
elimination of GBV
Men to serve advocates in fighting GBV
Men as potential solution on GBV problem
Men must be heard and recognize on what they can do as
partners of women and advocates against GBV
Men must dismantled “Macho Image”
PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN
Philippine Commission on Women (PCW),
formerly NCRFW, focused on VAW awareness-
raising in CY 2002-2003 that led to the passage
of RA 9208 and RA 9262;
The succeeding years focused on the
popularization of the new laws, strengthening
their implementation and building a network of
male advocates of VAW.
Men Speak Out Against VAW
2003: 16-day campaign to end VAW
PCW launched “Men Speak Out Against
Violence” which generated support from
prominent Filipino men like then Supreme
Court Justice Davide, Former Senate President
Franklin M. Drilon
2004: 16-day campaign to end VAW
PCW set up VAW exhibit at the Senate of the
Philippines. Male senators graced the event and
supported the campaign to end VAW
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2005: 16-day campaign to end VAW
Male-dominated agencies such as the
Philippine National Police (for the kick-off
activity), and the Department of National
Defense (for the culminating activity) actively
participated in the activities
Gender Justice Award for Judges
Most of male judges were awarded for
rendering gender sensitive decisions and
gender responsive causes involving women.
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White Ribbon Campaign
international advocacy campaign of men who are
working to end men’s violence against women
Encourage men to speak out against the issues of
any form of VAW
organize themselves and make a pledge to be
advocates to eliminate VAW
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In 2006, the 18-day campaign aimed at
consolidating the gains of the previous
years’ campaigns, expand the advocacy
work, and follow through the initial efforts
such as networking with groups of men
who advocate against VAW.
EQUATION OF VAW
Women
+
M O V E
=
Elimination of GBV/PEACE
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What is MOVE?
MOVE (Men Opposed to Violence Against
Women Everywhere) - is an organization of
principled men whose members have
dedicated themselves to be actively
involved in eliminating all forms of
discrimination against women particularly
violence against women & Children (VAWC)
and other Sectors
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In 2008, President GMA highlighted the
specific role of men in eliminating gender-
based violence and the need to encourage
men not to remain passive and to speak up
and take action alongside women to stop
violence.
She likewise enjoined the civil society
organizations and private sectors to continue
working with the government and to
complement efforts through meaningful
partnership and collaboration.
Why the MOVE was organized?
MOVE admits and fully understands
that violence against women and children
and other sectors is a violation of human
rights.
Women have become more
vulnerable to violence often perpetrated
by men because we still remained passive
in the efforts to eliminate it.
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2006: 18-Day Campaign to End VAW
Launched MOVE
and it’s Theme Song
(Kumilos Mga
Kalalakihan)
which was composed
and sung by
Mr. Noel Cabangon
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MOVE Poster was also launched
VP Noli De Castro unveils the MOVE Poster during the 18-Day Campaign to end VAW
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Signing of the PLEDGE
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PLEDGE
As a firm advocate and partner to eliminate
GBV and Criminalities, I ________________
vow:
Never to commit GBV;
Never to condone GBV;
Never to remain silent about GBV; and
I commit to join and support the Government
in its efforts to eliminate Gender Based
Violence and Criminalities Everywhere.
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M.O.V.E.
PHILIPPINES
VISION
A distinct and pro-active organization
effecting the involvement of men
working towards a society where
women and children are free from all
forms of violence.
MISSION
We shall promote and support all
social protection mechanisms and
actions that build a society free from
violence against women and children
in the Philippines, through series of
intervention programs, services,
advocacy, policy development and
capability building.
OBJECTIVES
1. To encourage men to commit themselves to
be actively involved in the elimination of VAW
(Violence against Women) as well as not to
commit nor condone VAW;
2. To formally assemble pro-active and
principled men into an organization to speak
out against VAW;
3. To examine, propose an formulate actions for
the total involvement of men in the elimination
of VAW;
4. To form partnerships and linkages with
similar groups working against VAW, both in
the local and international community;
5. To conduct researches, studies and for a in
recognition of the social impact of VAW for
policy and program coordination and
development;
6. To establish resource network on VAW; and
7. To foster a stronger and more active
fellowship and comradeship among its
members.
MOVE Accomplishments
1. Developed plan in 2007 – 2008
2. Strategic Plans for 2009-2015
2. MOVE Capability Building activities:
a. Gender and VAW
b. Gender Sensitivity Trainings (M2M)
c. Training of Trainers/Speakers Bureau
d. Strategic & Organization building
e. Effective Parenting/Fatherhood (ERPAT)
3. Advocacy activities
a. 18-day campaign 2006 up to Present
b. Women’s Month Celebrations 2006 –
present
c. World Population Day 2007 & 2008
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4.Fora/Symposium
a. Reproductive Health
b. Magna Carta on Women
c. Related laws on Gender
d. Making Women Matter Towards Gender-
Responsive Legislation Orientation
Workshop
e. Deepening sessions on gender
5. Assisted in MOVE Chapters’ Activities
6. MOVE National Congress
7. MOVE General Assembly
8. Radio and TV Guestings
2016 Civil Service Commission radio plug advocacy-Women’s month celeb
2015 Radio ng Bayan, PTV 4, GMA 7, ABS-CBN for 18th day celebrations
to end violence
July 16, 2008 She..Ka NBN-4 (Atty. Dennis Pulma)
November 10, 2008 DZME, Mareng Jenny (18-Day Campaign to End VAW
where MOVE was mentioned) - (Ms. Mary Alice Rosero, Chief, Policy
Development and Advocacy Division, NCRFW)
November 2008, QTV 11, Women's Desk (Atty. Dennis Pulma and MOVE)
November 20, 2009, DZAS (18 Day Campaign and MOVE), Nharleen
Millar, Deputy Chief, PDAD, NCRFW
January 30, 2009, Radio Orakel of Oslo Norway radio documentary on
NCRFW where MOVE was mentioned (Commissioner Florencia
Cabatingan and Commissioner Evelyn Dunuan)
February 22, 2009, DZMM with Mr. Angelo Palmones (Women's Month
where MOVE was mentioned in passing by Chair Myrna T. Yao
March 4, 2009, DZBB Bangon na Bayan with Mr. Joel Reyes Zobel, Chair
Myrna T. Yao also mentioned MOVE in passing.
9. Featured in Print and Broadcast Media
a. Civil Service Commission – MEN on the MOVE
article for 18th day celeb to End VAWC
b. Men to men: End violence vs women Philippine
Daily Inquirer
c. Men's group intensifies drive against gender-
based violence. Manila Bulletin
d. Rising cases of women, children violence alarms
Move Aklan, Panay News
e. Anti-VAW Campaign, Marie Claire Magazine
f. Anti-VAW Campaign, Garage Magazine
g. Cebu Daily News
h. Men Against VAW, Draw the Line, QTV 11
10. Establishment of Chapters
1. MOVE Quezon Chapter
2. MOVE Aklan Chapter
3. MOVE DND, AFP and PNP
4. MOVE DSWD Central Office Chapter
5. MOVE DILG Central Office Chapter
6. MOVE LGU Sultan Kudarat Chapter
7. MOVE LGU Tawi-tawi Chpater
8. MOVE DSWD Region 12
9. MOVE DSWD NCR
10. MOVE DSWD MIMAROPA
11. MOVE LGU Mountain Province Chapter
12. MOVE UP Law Chapter
13. MOVE LGU Southern Leyte Chapter
14. MOVE LGU Northern Samar Chapter
15. MOVE University of Rizal System
16. MOVE LGU Olongapo City Chapter
17. And Many More…
11. As Resource Person/Speakers
a. MOVE DND, AFP, PNP, MMDA etc.
b. MOVE Quezon GST
c. MOVE Aklan GST and Planning Workshop
d. MOVE Quezon Congress
e. MOVE CSC Orientation
f. MOVE NAPOLCOM Orientation
g. MOVE PNP Orientation
h. MOVE DSWD-NCR Orientation
i. MOVE DSWD-Central Office Orientation
j. MOVE Sultan Kudarat
k. MOVE DSWD- MIMAROPA
l. ERPATS Ifugao
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i. MOVE Sultan Kudarat Orientation
j. MOVE Mindoro Orientation
k. MOVE Northern Samar Orientation
l. MOVE Eastern Samar Orientation
m. MOVE Tawi-Tawi Orientation
n. MOVE Southern Leyte Orientation
o. MOVE CHR Orientation
p. MOVE UP Law Orientation
q. MOVE Mountain Province
r. CIU, NTRC
s. Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati City
t. Liga ng mga Barangay Visayas Congress
u. And many more……
12. Representation in UN Committee on the
Status of Women, New York USA
14. CY 2010 Annual Meeting
DILG Central Office, QC
MEDIA Support: Sheryl Cusim – TV 5
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MOVE CHAPION FROM DSWD
(U/Sec. Camilo Gudmalin)
PLAN PHILIPPINES SUPPORT
MOVE ADVOCACIES
CSC Chair Alicia R. Bala
PCW Chair Remy Rikkens
DSWD Sec Dinky Soliman
CHED Com Pat Likuanan and a
lot more..
MOVE activities
Men’s Forum on the role of
men in ending VAWC held at
the AFP Theater, Dec. 1, 2015
18th day celebration to
END violence against
women, Nov. 25, 2015-
VMMC @ PICC
MOVE DND CHAPTER
MOVE VMMC Chapter MOVE AFPMC Chapter
AFP Reserved Command (4-13-16)
Philippine Army Gender Based Violence Referral
Trainers Training (4-13-16, Tagaytay City)
MOVE @ GHQ-AFP (4-29-2016)
MOVE to End Gender Based Violence
(May 12, 2016, PA Camp Gen. RJ Atienza, Libis, Q.C.)
MOVE @ ROMOT CL-01-16
AFPRESCOM - (5-14-16)
AFP Reserved, Enlisted & Organic
Personnel MOVE to STOPPED
Gender Based Violence
MOVE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE CHAPTER
MOVE DSWD Chapter – Field Office IV-A
Presently with 145 members from Regional
Office, centers & institutions, and field staff
Mr. Ricky Bunao, National
President of DSWD MOVE,
leading the oath-taking of new
set of officers with Mr. Joedel
Lomio as the new President.
Members of MOVE DSWD
IV-A showing their fight
stance to end VAW
Advocacy walk at Alabang Town Center
MOVE CORNER @ DSWD
U.P. O.U. GAD MOVE (3-11-16)
Los Banos, Laguna
MOVE… LGU Pasig City (3-2-16)
MOVE at LGUs
MOVE Quezon City for SAFE CITY
Brgy. Officials & Volunteers on
the MOVE
PATRIARCHY, MASCULINITY & POWER
FORUM
SUCCESS INDICATORS
• Increased level of awareness on gender
based violence related issues among
residents
• Decreased in petty crimes committed by men
& boys
• Increased level of enthusiasm on sports &
recreational activities rather than
involvement in vices/criminalities
• Increased number of gender advocates
• Heightened and active participation of the
people in almost all government-sponsored
projects
• More cooperative and active constituent
participating in Barangays
• Declined in actual barangay records of cases
filed related to gender based violence
• Increased in family income due to lively local
tourism industry directly attributed to the
restoration of peace and order in the
community
MOVE DIRECTION
Spread the good news and continue to work
as one in stopping violence
be a social change organization dedicated to
ending men's violence against women.
dismantle belief systems, social structures,
and institutional practices that oppress
women and children and dehumanize men
themselves.
focus on the offender’s rehabilitation,
enhance and restore his relationship to his
family.
National Congress.
MOVE SPECIFIC FOCUS:
Encouraging Boys and Men in different male dominated
organizations to become member of MOVE and the He
for She Campaign
Assist in the Conduct of Massive Gender Sensitivity
Training to MOVE Chapters and other male dominated
organizations nationwide (Funding c/o GAD & sponsoring
organizations
Advocating MOVE in all NGA’s, GOCCs, Academe,
CSO’s, LGUs, Media & other interested organizations
Developing appropriate interventions specifically for Men
victims of domestic violence
Research and other activities
CHALLENGES
END GENDER BASED
VIOLENCE &
CRIMINALITIES NOW!!!
IT’S OUR DUTY!!!
CHANGING MEN PERSPECTIVES?
Education & Training - educate men
about GAD, their own reproductive
needs or concerns, sexual harassment
among others
Participation - involve men in a wide
range of GAD advocacies and
reproductive health concerns that
would eventually effect both men and
women, particularly improved health
and well-being.
Prevention – reduction of GBV and
other health concerns such STIs, etc.
Partners – Men can be an AGENT of
CHANGE in promoting family and
community peace building.
CALL FOR
ACTION
We, Men must change IMAGE
We need to UNITE, MERGE and MOVE for our
gender based violence and criminality advocacies
by building an INTEGRATED MEN’S ACTION
towards GENDER EQUALITY (IMAGE).
To END Gender Based Violence, the
MOVE,
ERPATs, KATROPA, MR. GAD, MERGE and
other Men from Male dominated organizations
are encouraged to be INVOLVE and become
ACTIVE in STOPPING all forms of violence.
Let the MEN become
PARTNERS of WOMEN and
WORK TOGETHER to promote a SAFE
COMMUNITIES FOR ALL.
MEN can be part of theSOLUTION. NEVER to
COMMIT, CONDONE and REMAIN SILENT on
Gender Based Violence.
“REAL MEN RESPECT WOMEN and other
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES”. Ngayon natin
patunayan ang ating pagiging tunay na lalaki.
MOVE VICTO
NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE
FEDERATION
MOVE Phils Current Executive Officers
CY 2014 -2016
President - RICKY A. BUNAO - DSWD
Exec. V-President - PERFECTO S. UYSINGCO - NGO
Secretary - JONATHAN A. PASCUAL - PCW
Members - DONALD CABALLERO - HOR
- REYNALDO D. GUIA – DOJ-PPO
Thank you!
