End VAW now

VAWC or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, is a law passed to protect women and children from violence. Also known as RA 9262. Violence against women is infused with activities that aim to inspire and empower women of all ages to achieve gender equality. Across the world and in different contexts, women and girls universally experience rape, sexual violence, and abuse. When left unpunished or trivialized, it creates a pervasive culture where sexual violence is normalized, women and girls are undervalued. The law protects women and children against various acts of violence, whether taking place in or out of the home.