Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation

GWAVE is a Non-government Organization based in Dumaguete City accredited and licensed to operate by the regional and national DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)

Friends of

Assembly 2024

VISION

A Society where:

  • Women and Girls enjoy equality with men and life ensured of safety

  • Communities cease to tolerate all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and exploitation

  • State mechanisms at all levels perform more decisively to end Gender-Based Violence

MISSION
  • Actively promote gender-awareness and understanding of gender issues and gender responsiveness in the larger community/society towards the elimination of gender-based violence and the promotion of gender equality.

GOALS
  • Accessible and gender-responsive justice system and local government mechanisms;

  • Increased awareness and responsiveness on gender-based violence among entities and populations reached by GWAVE's programs

  • Empowered survivors of GBV, especially disadvantaged women, upholding their rights and taking initiatives to improve their lives.

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woman holding black Mission book
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Promoting Gender Justice

Making waves to end gender-based violence

LATEST EVENTS

GWAVE Teen Advocate (GTA) Psychosocial Retreat
October 21, 2023
SUGA x MVFC Seminar on Reproductive Health
September 29, 2023
September 23, 2023
GWAVE Writing Workshop
Friends of GWAVE Assembly 2024
February 3, 2024

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OUR PARTNERS

KONTRA ABUSO HOTLINE

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN

Monday - Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM

(035) 422-8405

Monday - Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM

GLOBE - 0915 259 3029

SMART - 0999 576 6679

We are actively looking for more support to expand our advocacy for the communities we serve.