Today 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, starts the The United Nations’ international campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. In this occasion, the Philippines Embassy in Washington D.C. has requested to screen the recently released research-documentary Chocolates and Roses: Breaking the silence about domestic violence in the Philippines.

During this period, the film is also being screened at students in Slovenia and United Kingdom but, given the urgency of putting pressure for the passing of the divorce law in the country, we need support for the film, which represents the key research findings, to be screened and used as widely as possible!

Please contact the Principal Investigator and film director Prof. Erminia Colucci if you wish to organize a film screening and/or circulate this blog as widely as possible to reach those who are able to support this cause.

With immense gratitude to those of you who are and will take part in the Chocolates & Roses advocacy campaigns and the brave women and girls who have shared their stories to use their suffering to stop the suffering of others, we hear and appreciate you!