Gender
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CARICOM, United Nations Recommit To Achieving SDGs In The Region
(Joint Press Release by CARICOM Secretariat and the United Nations Caribbean) On Tuesday, 12 July 2022, Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) received Mr. Roberto Valent, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the Development Coordination Office (DCO) of the United Nations. The CARICOM Secretary-General and UN Regional Director talked about their respective organisations’ work on…
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DSG pledges CARICOM’s support in fight against family violence
Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Alexis Armstrong has reaffirmed the Community’s “unwavering community and support” in the fight to eliminate family violence, especially against women and girls. Dr Armstrong appealed to all citizens of the Community to join forces when he delivered remarks on 1 December at the virtual United Nations House Lighting Ceremony, which coincided with…
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Remarks by Dr Armstrong Alexis, Deputy Secretary General, CARICOM Secretariat, on the Occasion of UN House Lighting ceremony Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 1 December 2021
Salutation It is a distinct pleasure and I deem it an honor to have been asked to contribute some thoughts as your Feature Speaker this evening. Thanks for inviting me and congratulations on putting together this auspicious event. Ever since its launch in 2008, the 16 Days of Activism has galvanized action in over 190 countries to prevent and end…
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Gender advocate wants more awareness of women’s human rights treaty
As actions to prevent and end violence against women and girls around the world come into sharp focus during the 16 Days of Activism observed on November 25 – December 10, Professor Emerita of Gender, Social Change and Development at UWI (St. Augustine) Rhoda Reddock, is urging enhanced regional exchanges of good practices. She was Guest Speaker at the Annual…
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CARICOM SG calls for inclusive approaches to end violence against women
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the world in observing the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, on November 25, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett is calling for comprehensive and inclusive policy approaches in addressing all forms of violence against girls and women. In a message to mark the international observance, Dr Barnett urged the people of…
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Message from the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community Dr. Carla N. Barnett in Observance of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence 25 November – 10 December 2021
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign which focuses on ending violence against women and girls begins today, 25 November, and the Caribbean Community joins with the global community in observing this event. The Campaign incorporates four important observances: the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, Human Rights Defenders’ Day on 29 November, World AIDS…
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Regional Spotlight Programme launched to help eliminate violence against women and girls
Actions to prevent and eliminate violence against women are being strengthened by the Caribbean Community and partners with a newly launched programme called the Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme Caribbean. The programme is so named as it is intended to bring focused attention to this issue, moving it into the spotlight and placing it at the centre of efforts to achieve gender…
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