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Orange the World in support of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Friday, November 24, 2017
In line with the SDGs this year’s theme for the global campaign is “Leave No One Behind: End Violence against Women and Girls”.
SDGs and Governance: Towards Realising Gender Equality
Friday, June 3, 2016
Too often there is a misunderstanding that gender responsive governance is governance specific only to women’s rights and needs. UN Women MCO Caribbean, Deputy Representative Tonni Brodber recently facilitated a training session for ParlAmericas’ Anglophone membership on applying gender and intersectionality to parliamentary work.
16 Days of Activism Caribbean Calendar of Events
Friday, November 27, 2015
Orange The World: Step It Up To End Violence Against Women And Girls
UN Women MCO Caribbean launches HeForShe
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Bridgetown, Barbados : This year's celebration of International Women's Day under the theme, Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it! - represents a unique opportunity to position gender equality and women's empowerment at the heart of the global agenda. This from UN Women Officer-in-charge Gabrielle Henderson as she addressed the UN Women MCO Caribbean IWD Town Hall meeting; Step It Up for Gender Equality - Engaging Men and Boys. ...
Caribbean officers to undertake domestic violence and sexual offences training
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
It is expected that the law enforcement response to gender-based violence reports will be strengthened for several countries as selected officers embark on a two week internship programme with the Ottawa (Canada) Police Services Department.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence - Caribbean Observance
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign originating from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute sponsored by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991.
First Nations Caribbean Artists Say No to Gender Based Violence
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Fifteen (15) Caribbean performing artists from the First Nations/indigenous people of Belize, Guyana and Suriname recently committed to extending the reach of the UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign through their various forms of artistic expression.
Indigenous Women from Belize Dominica Guyana and Suriname challenge exclusion and discrimination
Friday, October 10, 2008
Over 100 persons attended the opening of the UNIFEM/Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Guyana on 'Caribbean Indigenous Women: Voice, Participation and Influence for Sustainable Development' on 9 October 2008 in Georgetown, Guyana.