Safe Cities Manila

Huwag maging bastos.

Women, girls and the LGBT should live free from fear. Our streets and public spaces should be safe and free from harassment. You are part of the solution.

“All of us have to recognize that being a man is first and foremost being a good human. That means being responsible, working hard, being kind, respectful, compassionate.” huffpost.com/entry/barack-o… via @HuffPostPol

"Catcalling and other forms of harassment against women should not be blamed on their clothing," says Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Senior Supt. Bernard Banac. goo.gl/G4Kzqf

#SafeCities: Roundtable discussion on reporting cases of sexual harassment pscp.tv/w/byEeHDMyMjUx…

HAPPENING NOW: Roundtable Discussion on Reporting Cases of Sexual Harassment with @rapplerdotcom

“It’s time people started talking about consent.” theguardian.com/world/2019/jan…

@UN_Women and @UNFPAph launched the PH @donttellmehowt3 exhibit at Rockwell Business Center Sheridan, Mandaluyong. The exhibit showcases representations of clothes survivors were wearing when they were sexually harassed or assaulted. The exhibit is open 10-6, Mon-Fri till Feb 25.

Join @UN_Women @SafeCitiesMM and @UNFPAph as we launch the #DontTellMeHowToDress exhibit. The exhibit will be at Rockwell Business Center Sheridan, Mandaluyong City from Jan 25-Feb 25, 2018. #EndVAW #SafeCities

Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can be subtle and can often go undetected by victims, as well as their friends and family. #SafeCities #FreeFromFear huffpost.com/entry/behavior… via @HuffPostLife

Child sexual abuse may be scary to think about, but it’s an important topic to address with kids of all ages. #SafeCities #FreeFromFear huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-t…

The House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) 8794 or the "Safe Street, Public and Online Spaces Act," a bill that would penalize catcalling and other forms of street harassment. #SafeCities #FreeFromFear goo.gl/5rEbQ6

Looking back at 16 Days of Activism, we are happy we oranged the Philippines! We would like to thank everyone who joined us in making the world even more orange and making #HearMeToo even louder🧡 #SafeCities #FreeFromFear goo.gl/B154pX

5 million women in India joined hands in massive peaceful protest to end violent agitations against women and advocate for gender equality. goo.gl/Pn2K4n

ATM: @qcgovt is hosting the #DontTellMeHowToDress Exhibit from December 17, 2018 to January 15, 2019.

ATM: QC Learning Forum on Managing Cases on SHiPS and Sexual Violence against Women and Girls. Attended by barangay tanods of 142 QC brgys & WCPC, the forum aimed at ensuring gender-sensitive and effective case management of SHiPS and making reporting accessible to women. #EndVAW

ATM: Quezon City Learning Forum on Managing Cases on Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces and Sexual Violence against Women and Girls. Representatives from 142 QC Barangay GAD officers have gathered to discuss how they can make reporting accessible to women. #HearMeToo #SafeCities

On November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, #RespetoNaman officially launched the Philippine #DontTellMeHowToDress Exhibit with founder, @cindysirinya at Power Plant Mall, Makati.

Thank you all who came out to cycle with us towards a violence-free world for women and girls! @UN_Women @SafeCitiesMM, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, organized a bike rally and lit up @Intramuros in orange on Nov 24, 2018. #HearMeToo #EndVAW

#RespetoNaman is a Nationwide Campaign Against GBV. As inspired by the global #MeToo, and #TimesUp Movement and Thailand’s #DontTellMeHowToDress Movement, it will focus on bringing the issue into the mainstream and empowering women to rise up against all forms of GBV!