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Monday, November 29, 2021
The Barbados Limegrove Lifestyle Centre and Altman Real Estate welcomed the opportunity to partner with UN Women and WFP to recognise the 16 Days of Activism. The colour orange represents a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls, and is a unifying theme running through all the global activities of the #UNiTE Campaign.
16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls - How Can you get Involved?
Thursday, November 25, 2021
It will take an all of society approach to prevent, reduce and eliminate gender-based violence. How can you get involved? Click on this story to see actions being undertaken by UN Women Multi-Country Office Caribbean and our partners across the Caribbean.
Saturday, November 21, 2020
The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign to End Violence against Women will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. The International Day and virtual event will kickstart the global mobilization of the 16 Days of Activism campaign – running from 25 November until 10 December – under the theme: “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
From parades to soccer matches, school debates, and the lighting up of hundreds of iconic monuments, starting tomorrow a United Nations call to “Orange the World” will galvanize global action calling for an end to violence against women and girls, which affects one in three worldwide.
Friday, November 20, 2015
In her statement to mark this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka says “if we all work together: governments, civil society organizations, the UN system, businesses, schools, and individuals mobilizing through new solidarity movements, we will eventually achieve a more equal world—a Planet 50-50—where women and girls can and will live free from violence”.
Barbados Parliament UNiTEs with UN Women on Ending Violence
Monday, November 25, 2013
The Parliament of Barbados joined with the UN Women Multi-Country Office - Caribbean to host an awareness and advocacy exhibit in the West Wing of Parliament for the 16 Days of Activism under the ambit of the UN Secretary-General's UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls Campaign.
Monday, December 10, 2012
The YWCA Barbados Chapter reiterated their call for a specialised unit in the Royal Barbados Police Force to deal with domestic violence during the recently held Walk A Mile in Her Shoes advocacy and awareness event through the main street of capital Bridgetown.
Team Mikey Gives Back in support of UNiTE
Friday, October 5, 2012
UNiTE artist Michael “Mikey” Mercer recently presented a generous donation in support of the shelter for victims of gender based violence in his native Barbados.
UNiTE Orange Day 2013 - Safe Schools for Girls
Sunday, September 30, 2012
WAR volunteers, Desiree and Shacool went to the Christian Faith School to raise student’s awareness on the UNiTE orange day campaign, “Safe School for Girls”.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Caribbean artists are continuing in their efforts to focus the spotlight on ending violence against women and girls. As part of their commitment to the UNiTE campaign, the Caribbean UNiTE Artistes agreed that during national and regional festivals they would seek to highlight the campaign during the high publicity events in which the majority of the populace participates.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
UNiTE Ambassador and Barbadian Soca Artist Michael Mercer launched an advocacy and fundraising appeal for the local shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Forty-five leading artistes from across the Caribbean have been trained as spokespersons for the UNiTE campaign as part of the social communications strategy.
Friday, October 15, 2010
The Caribbean launch of the United Nations Secretary-General's Unite to End Violence Against Women Campaign concluded with calls to strengthen the administration of justice
UNiTE Campaign Launched in the Caribbean
Sunday, October 10, 2010
In a message delivered at the Caribbean launch of the UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign, the United Nations Secretary General stressed that everyone must be involved.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Caribbean launch of the United Nations Secretary General's UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign, next month, will be an opportunity for all the stakeholders in this effort to learn from each other's experiences and collectively move forward with best practices for ending violence against women.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
When the UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign is launched in October in the Caribbean, one of the intended outcomes is an agreement on the needed actions to strengthen the legal response for the purpose of justice, protection and prevention.
Leading Caribbean Artistes UNiTE to End Violence Against Women
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Leading musical artistes from across the region have committed to supporting the Secretary General's Campaign, Unite to End Violence against Women.