CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Sixteen (16) women who are survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) will receive grant awards with the support of the CARICOM Secretariat, the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) and the Spotlight Initiative. The project, titled “Upskilling GBV Survivors with Economic Empowerment and Personal Development Skills as A Means of Ensuring […]
The U.S. Embassy Grenada, in collaboration the Cedars Home for Women, conducted two activities to shed light on the pervasive nature of gender-based violence and advocate for change during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that began on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against […]
By Sophia Phillip, Junior Communications Consultant, The Spotlight Initiative Spotlight Initiative Grenada Junior Communications Consultant interviews Donysia Francis-Domergé, a former Calypsonian whose journey from the stage to the field is nothing short of inspiring. Donysia’s story embodies an unwavering commitment to assisting domestic violence survivors. ST. PATRICK, Grenada–In Grenada’s rural countryside, professionals are challenging and […]
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada continues to make significant strides in addressing Gender-based violence (GBV) with the impending establishment of a National Coordinating Mechanism, following the successful completion of parish-level, nationwide training on the National Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV response. The SOPs, targeting key service providers in the health, social services, police, and […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The High Commission of Canada is pleased to announce the contribution of CAD82,620 to two Grenadian organizations — the Grenada Planned Parenthood Association and GrenCHAP Inc. — through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). These new projects will strengthen sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) services in Grenada, and increase public awareness […]
The United States Embassy in Grenada marked the 16 Days of activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign 2022 by participating in the Clothesline project. The Clothesline Project is a visual display of shirts made by survivors of violence or by those who have lost a loved one to violence. The project aims to increase awareness of […]
New report highlights that, although 83% of PAHO Member States have included violence against women in their health plans or policies, only half recommend essential first-line support. Washington, DC, 30 November 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week launched a new report assessing the status of health sector responses to violence against […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are collaborating to bring together a consortium of experts to provide guidance on a common approach to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Region. Under the Spotlight Initiative (SI), a project titled the Essential Services Package (ESP) Community of Practice (CoP) will be launched on […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Caribbean region’s leading employers’ organization: the Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC) and labour organization: the Caribbean Confederation of Labour (CCL) are taking a collaborative approach to develop joint regional policies and advocacy strategies for the eradication of violence against women and girls at the workplace level. The employer and labour bodies, supported […]
