Calgary, 26 May 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary, in partnership with the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, organized a #VictimsWeek Walkathon in Downtown, Calgary on the 19th of May 2023 to raise awareness about issues facing victims and survivors of crime. The campaign also aims to inform the public about the services, assistance, and laws in place to help victims and their families.

The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)  invited PCG to join their third #VictimsWeek campaign. With this year’s theme, “Take a Stand - Journey Forward", CIWA is engaging their allies and champions for victims and survivors of crime to help bring to light digital abuse - a topic that has become increasingly relevant. 

To help spread awareness and promote positive change in the community, PCG joined the collaborative action by planning this walkathon as a Gender and Development (GAD) initiative of the officers and staff. 

The campaign was also enhanced by using the hashtags: #TogetherWeWalk #TakingAStepForward #powerofcollaboration #victimsweek2023 #CIWA on social media channels. After the walkathon, CIWA also featured the PCG staff and officers who joined the walkathon on its Facebook Page.

The PCG continually partners with social services organizations like CIWA in protecting and promoting the welfare of Filipinos in Alberta and Saskatchewan, especially those who are survivors of crime and different forms of abuse.