Summary, National Women’s Health Survey for Trinidad and Tobago, 2017
The National Women’s Health Survey for Trinidad and Tobago survey analysis reveals that in the 15 to 64-year-old age bracket, over 100,000 women in Trinidad and Tobago have experienced one or more acts of physical and/or sexual violence perpetrated by male partners; approximately 11,000 are likely to still be in abusive relationships. More
Gender Responsive Budgeting: A Tool for Enhancing Parliamentary Oversight and Accountability
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
In most countries, parliamentary debate on and approval of the national budget is required. This makes parliamentarians critical actors in ensuring that budget allocations and expenditures are undertaken in a transparent, accountable and fair manner. Gender responsive budgeting (GRB), is a strategy to achieve gender equality, by ensuring that interventions required to eliminate inequalities between women and men and boys and girls are adequately financed.
Gender And Labour In St Lucia: Evidence From Household Surveys: A Policy Brief
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
St Lucia’s Quarterly Labour Force Surveys of 2012 suggest that the educational achievements of women aged 15 years and above are noticeably higher than those of men in the same age group.
Gender And Labour In St Lucia: Evidence From Household Surveys (Full Report)
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
UN Women’s work in this area focuses on measures that enhance and secure the financial independence of women; promote their equal participation; and, provide socio-economic protections that would contribute to reduction in poverty and inequality, would enhance the quality of life of women and their families.