women in development
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Gender parity gap on women’s political representation a priority of CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy -Secretary-General
“In the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), we have seen the rise of formidable women leaders in government, the private sector and civil society, yet women remain underrepresented in formal political institutions and upper management roles. Only 2 of our 15 Member States – Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago – have a woman as Head of Government at this time. We are…
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CARICOM making steady progress in empowering women – Guyana Minister tells UN Forum
MINISTER of Social Protection, Amna Ally told a United Nations forum on Monday that despite the challenges affecting the region, CARICOM continues to progress in achieving regional and international goals for the empowerment and advancement of women and girls. Ally made the remarks while representing CARICOM at the United Nations, 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. She said the provision…
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