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Barangay Violence Against Women Desk
The Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta of Women provides for the establishment of a VAW desk in every barangay. The Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk is a barangay-level facility which serves as a frontline service provider to victim-survivors who experience physical, sexual, psychological, economic, gender-based, and other forms of abuse. It is managed by a VAW Desk Officer designated by the Punong Barangay and is usually situated within the premises of the barangay hall.
Functions of the Barangay VAW Desk
Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk Handbook
In order to raise the knowledge and capacity of the barangays and their designated officials and staff on the nuances and processes of the law as well as the detailed steps on the establishment and operationalization of their respective VAW Desk, the Barangay VAW Desk Handbook was developed by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). The protocols and procedures in this handbook are based on existing anti-VAW laws such as R.A. No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act) and R.A. No. 9710 (Magna Carta of Women) as well as other applicable international laws and policies. The handbook adopts the VAW Performance and Assessment Tools for Services Addressing to ensure compliance with the highest standards of practice and procedure.
The Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk Handbook is meant to assist barangay workers and officials in responding to cases of violence committed against women. It provides a detailed discussion on how the Punong Barangay can set up and maintain a VAW Desk and explains to the designated Barangay VAW Desk Officer his/her responsibilities as the person-in-charge of the Desk. It also includes information to guide barangay officials and volunteers on how to give efficient and effective services and aid to victim-survivors.
