UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN-ILOILO

Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City, 5000

College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education

Service Learning Activity Proposal

I. Issue:
Gender-based violence is a problem that transcends many cultures, people of all ages and
statuses, and even time itself. GBV has been prevalent since the beginning of time, which
led to the harming of many victims concerning the gender that they express or identify as.
GBV can be categorized into 5 types (Council of Europe,2019); physical violence, verbal
violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, and socio-economic violence., which
is directly towards their gender identity or expression. Many people are counted as
victims of these horrific acts. The problem has been a problem for a very long time but
this cannot be why we should not address this problem as soon as possible.

Gender-based violence is not only found in real-life settings but in online platforms too.
Technology-facilitated GBV is any act that is committed, assisted, aggravated, or
amplified by the use of information communication technologies or other digital tools
(UN Women,2023). These forms of violence are often overlooked because of the
perception that no direct bodily harm is inflicted upon victim-survivors. However, acts of
violence, whether facilitated through technology or otherwise, result in physical, sexual,
psychological, economic, social, and political harm as well as other infringements of
rights and freedoms (UNFPA, 2023)

On a global scale, women have fallen victim to these heinous acts by aggressors and
abusers, which perpetuates the normalization of the idea that women are weak and looked
down upon, as a result, it is easier and convenient for abusers to harm women
specifically. For example; “In 2022, around 48,800 women and girls worldwide were
killed by their intimate partners or other family members. This means that, on average,
more than five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family”.
(UN WOMEN,2023). Statistics have shown previously is one of the pieces of evidence
that women are the majority of victims of Gender-Based Violence, which may result in
even more victims being harmed if the problem is not addressed. There is a reason that
women are at the forefront of abuse, it is rooted in the generations of perpetuated culture
that leads to the targeting of women specifically for violence.

Men can also suffer from gender-based violence. This may surprise some because
traditionally, men are seen as the main aggressors to victims of all genders. However,
studies show that men can also be victims of such violence. Research has been done to
understand the extent of violence against men. One study by Malik, J., & Nadda, A.
(2019), was conducted in a rural area of India and data suggests that “52.4% of men
experienced gender-based violence. Out of 1000, males 51.5% experienced violence at
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Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City, 5000
College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education

the hands of their wives/intimate partner at least once in their lifetime and 10.5% in the
last 12 months”. In the study, there are cases of violence targeted to men and it's proven
that men are victims of domestic violence. There is no one definite gender of both
perpetrators and victims, we should never forget that all victims are valid.

II. Proposal: LIWANAG (Leading Initiatives to Weave Advocacy Networks Againsts

Gender-based violence) Workshop
The LIWANAG workshop is a dynamic 3-4 hour session designed to shed light on the
multifaceted issue of Gender-based Violence. By hosting expert speakers and facilitating
interactive activities, the workshop endeavors to equip students with knowledge,
empathy, and tools necessary to address and prevent GBV.

Taking place at the University of San Agustin Main Campus, the LIWANAG workshop
targets Senior High School students. By engaging this demographic, we aim to cultivate a
generation that is informed, compassionate, and actively engaged in combating Gender
Based Violence or GBV for short.

A distinguished speaker will lead the workshop, sharing invaluable insights and expertise
on GBV. Their experience will not only raise awareness but also provide guidance on
prevention strategies, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for all.

Through interactive activities, like 4 pics & 1 word, testing GBV knowledge, mini quiz
bee, sharing of experience, open forums, and giving of reflection, participants will
actively engage, deepening their understanding of GBV and its impact. These activities
will encourage empathy, critical thinking, proactive intervention, and empower students
to become agents of change within their communities. By actively participating in the
LIWANAG Workshop, students will emerge with heightened awareness of GBV issues
and a strengthened commitment to fostering a culture of respect and equality.

III. Rationale:
Gender-based violence is a human rights violation. Human rights education is about
education for change, both at a personal level and at the level of society. It is on this
premise that we organized the workshop, LIWANAG. Which gears towards better
awareness and understanding of the importance and impact of gender-based violence,
specifically among our SHS audience/participants.

And aside from helping people identify and educate themselves about gender-based
violence (GBV) in real life, we can also make them aware of GBV online. As technology
continues to define the landscape of our everyday lives, it may also be used as an
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College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education

instrument to bring forth new forms of GBV. This workshop’s talk and activities focus on
promoting equality in human dignity. It is about developing young people’s competence
to be active and responsible citizens who participate in their communities. We aim to
develop their knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that are appropriate for positive
action on behalf of human rights.

IV. Objectives:
● Raise Awareness
- Goal: The LIWANAG workshop will be designed to help male and female
students better comprehend gender-based violence.
- Measurement: To conduct a pre- and post-workshop surveys to measure
participants’ knowledge of gender based violence against men and women,
including their comprehension of various types of violence, prevalence rates, and
societal consequences.
- Target: To achieve an increase in participant awareness levels pre-workshop
compared to post-workshop.
● Increase knowledge and understanding
- Goal: To increase participants' knowledge and understanding of the underlying
causes, implications, and dynamics of gender-based violence.
- Measurement: To conduct pre- and post-workshop knowledge evaluations to
determine participants’ understanding of Gender-based violence concerns, such as
contributing factors, stereotypes, and available resources.
- Target: To attain improvement in participant knowledge scores post-workshop
compared to pre-workshop.
● Strengthen Prevention
- Goal: The LIWANAG workshop will provide participants with practical
techniques and abilities for preventing and responding to gender-based violence in
the university setting.
- Measurement: By collecting feedback during and after the workshop to determine
the perceived benefit and effectiveness of the preventative contend and strategies
offered.
- Target: To ensure that the participants report feeling more equipped to prevent
and respond to Gender Based Violence against both men and women after the
workshop.

V. Respondents/Subjects: The LIWANAG workshop is aimed at all Senior High School

students at University of San Agustin. The SHS are mostly in the age range of leaving
their adolescence and entering adulthood, allowing them a chance to discover and
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understand more about gender-based violence, its causes, interventions, and preventative
measures.

VI. Target Area: We selected the main campus of the University of San Agustin as our target
area due to its student population and accessibility. Ensuring the students' engagement,
comfort, and openness with our workshop.

VII. References:
Facts and figures: Ending violence against women. (2023, October 23). UN Women
Headquarters.
https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figu
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Types of gender-based violence - Gender Matters - www.coe.int. (n.d.). Gender Matters.
https://www.coe.int/en/web/gender-matters/types-of-gender-based-violence
Malik, J., & Nadda, A. (2019). A Cross-sectional Study of Gender-Based Violence
against Men in the Rural Area of Haryana, India. PubMed, 44(1), 35–38.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6437789/
Council of Europe. (2019). Gender Matters A Manual on Addressing Gender-based
Violence Affecting Young People.
https://rm.coe.int/chapter-2-activities-to-address-gender-and-gender-based-violence-with-
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Foundation for Media Alternatives. (2023). Online Gender-Based Violence in the
Philippines: 2023 Midyear Report
https://fma.ph/2023/09/06/online-gender-based-violence-in-the-philippines-2023-midyear
-report/

Name of the Group: THE GRAIGHTS

Focal Person: Victoriano, Denise Marian
Alternative Focal Person: Operio, Kristelle Kate
Members:
Biyo, Marrhieus
Diaz, Charare Joan
Sacay, Mark Chester