Thailand 2021 | Co-Hosting the MoU on Cooperation to Strengthening Driving Mechanisms to Prevent and Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children
Two days ahead of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, representatives of 14 government and social agencies, with the support of Catholic Social Media, gathered together to commit to strengthening measures aimed at tackling gender-based violence, with a focus on the protection of women and children.
The event took place on 23 November 2021 at Pattaya City Hall and was initiated by the Director of the Fountain of Life Women Center, Good Shepherd Thailand Sister and Qualified Member of the Protection and Occupational Committee — Sister Piyachat Boonmul RGS.
Sister Apinya, Director of the Fountain of Life Children Center, and Ms. Anna Kazanskaia, Ph.D. Candidate and Global Charity Expert, served as the hosts of the event.
Our special regards to the volunteers and staff members who supported the preparation of the event, welcomed guests, and actively contributed to the organization process.
Sister Piyachat with an introduction speech on the MoU signing
“The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation to Strengthening Mechanisms Preventing Violence Against Women and Children was developed in cooperation with government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and media partners.
Nowadays, the problem of violence in society has become more complex and intense, and solving the issue through a single agency alone cannot be fully effective. The protection of vulnerable groups requires integrated cooperation, coordination, and communication between agencies operating both at the policy level and the operational level.”
The problem of victims’ silence remains one of the key obstacles to reaching survivors of gender-based violence, often resulting in continued abuse and long-term mental health consequences for women and children experiencing violence.
One of the survivors attending the Fountain of Life Women Center shared her personal story about the pain she endured and the healing she experienced through the support provided by the center’s team. For security reasons, her name remains private.
“I ran away from my husband because he abused me physically and mentally. I suffered for more than 25 years. I stayed because I wanted my daughter to have a better future and education.
Now I am divorced and rebuilding my life. I joined the Fountain of Life Women’s Center, completed a hairdressing course, and received certification.
I want other women experiencing violence to know that they are not alone. There is support, healing, and a new way of living.”
Ms. Anna Kazanskaia delivered a report on the importance of international partnership in addressing gender-based violence issues.
“With the support of Catholic Social Media, the event was broadcast to 72 nations, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd Congregation, and Christian communities worldwide in order to raise awareness about the importance of collective global action against gender-based violence.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations worldwide have reported an increase in all forms of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence.
UN Global Goal 17 focuses on revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development. Today, the development of communication channels, partnerships, and knowledge exchange is essential in preventing and eliminating violence against women and children.”
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all agencies and organizations that participated in signing the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation to Strengthening Mechanisms to Prevent and Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children on 23 November 2021.
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