Davao, Philippines – Unfortunately, violence against women and children have increased during pandemic lockdowns.
However, we persist with strategy, collaboration, and determination alongside organizations and individuals who are dedicated to this fight. Dr Benedict Valdez, chief of the Emergency and Trauma Department at Southern Philippines Medical Center, invited Global Impact to conduct a human trafficking awareness training last month for medical personnel.
100 surgeons, doctors and nurses who are in a strategic position to identify potential victims participated in this event and were trained on identification, detection and treatment of abused women and children. Speakers included Dr. Namnama De Dios, a child protection specialist from the Philippines and Ashleigh Chapman, an American human rights attorney and founder of Justice U.