About the Research The research is part of the “Ending violence: women’s rights and safety online” project being implemented from 2012-2015 by APC, with support from the Dutch government’s Funding Leadership Opportunities for Women (FLOW) programme. The project builds on APC’s experience in the anti-VAW struggle and existing partnerships to enhance women’s safety by preventing the incidence of technology-related VAW. The research was carried out in collaboration with country partners in Mexico, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Pakistan, and the Philippines. About the Authors LIZA S. GARCIA Liza Garcia is the Program Coordinator for Gender and ICT of FMA. She is the focal person in the Philippines for the implementation of APC’s Funding Leadership Opportunities for Women (FLOW) project “End violence: Women’s rights and safety online,” which is being implemented in seven countries. Prior to joining FMA, Liza worked for a non-government organization (NGO) involved in the issue of women and migration. She is currently a member of the Board of the Center for Migrant Advocacy, a Philippine-based NGO advocating for the rights of all migrants, including members of their families. She has an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in International Relations. She is also currently finishing her MA in Women and Development Studies at the University of the Philippines. FLORENCE Y. MANIKAN Florence Manikan is currently working as Research Officer at the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). She has done several consulting and research work for both local and international organizations. She has an undergraduate degree in BS Clinical Psychology from the Far Eastern University. She is currently enrolled at the University of the Philippines for her MA in Women and Development Studies. 38 <End Violence: Women’s Rights and Safety Online>