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UPV Soc Sci 5 Students Conduct Seminar on Online Gender-Based Violence at ISAT U-Miagao

UPV Soc Sci 5 Students Conduct Seminar on Online Gender-Based Violence at ISAT U-Miagao

The Social Science 5 (Understanding Gender) Sections 4 and 5 students for the 1st Semester of A.Y. 2024-2025 of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) conducted a seminar titled “Building Safer Digital Spaces for All: A Knowledge and Awareness Raising Seminar on Online Gender-Based Violence” at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U)-Miagao Campus on November 27, 2024.

This seminar is part of their course requirement and in line with the observance of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), scheduled from November 25 to December 12. The main purpose of the activity is to raise awareness and consciousness among college students regarding online gender-based violence (OGBV). 

The seminar included three sessions such as Introduction to Online Gender-based Violence and Its Various Forms, Available Legal Frameworks on Gender and Online Safety, and Promotion of Online Safety and Responsibility to Combat Online Gender-based Violence. 

Over 100 ISAT U students attended the seminar as participants, and the UNESCO Club of ISAT U-Miagao Campus served as the co-organizer. 

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