Tag: Joan Grant Cummings

Why Corruption Is a Women’s Issue: An Article by Joan Grant Cummings

July 27, 2017

A single anti-corruption body. What a marvellous concept; an idea whose time has come. It’s actually long overdue. While many government ministers have been busy with the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference – downtown Kingston was abuzz with activity this week – the long-awaited Integrity Commission Bill landed back with a thump in the Lower House of … More Why Corruption Is a Women’s Issue: An Article by Joan Grant Cummings

Jamaican Women Are Working… And It’s All Good

March 17, 2017

While the Tambourine Army has been making the headlines, Jamaican women have, as usual, been writing, meeting, advocating and speaking at various events around the country. Here are just a few of the things they have been doing – this is a bit of a “catch up” post… It’s a busy month for women. 51% … More Jamaican Women Are Working… And It’s All Good

Dr. Marcia Forbes: There Are Too Few Women in Decision-Making Positions in Jamaica

March 17, 2017

Here is Dr. Marcia Forbes’ presentation at Jamaica House on International Women’s Day, when the Prime Minister hosted a large group of women for lunch. It is direct and to the point. Marcia tells it like it is!  March 8, 2017 Written by Dr. Marcia Forbes Greetings – Prime Minister, Ministers, Colleagues: Thanks for inviting … More Dr. Marcia Forbes: There Are Too Few Women in Decision-Making Positions in Jamaica

International Women’s Day 2017 in Jamaica: Gender-Based Violence on the Agenda

March 7, 2017

The Women’s Movement in Jamaica, in the Caribbean, and I suspect worldwide, is going through some interesting times. This is a world of “fake news” and social media, hashtags and hardening positions. The concepts of love, peace, unity and solidarity are fighting for survival in the TrumpWorld. I get the feeling people aren’t listening to … More International Women’s Day 2017 in Jamaica: Gender-Based Violence on the Agenda

Blithism, Trumpism, Ethics and Integrity: A Piece by Joan Grant Cummings

September 6, 2016

Dear readers: I do hope you enjoy reading this article by sister-friend and member of the 51% Coalition Joan Grant Cummings, as much as I did. Here are Joan’s thoughts on the crazy, “anything goes, so long as it’s a man” political upheavals we are going through – here, there and everywhere – with her own … More Blithism, Trumpism, Ethics and Integrity: A Piece by Joan Grant Cummings

WE-Change Celebrated International Women’s Day in a Very Special Way

March 13, 2016

Due to the pressure of other things, I was unable to attend most of the International Women’s Day events last week. There was a plethora of them, especially at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, including a lecture at Mary Seacole Hall and the UNDP’s launch of a new publication “Where Are The … More WE-Change Celebrated International Women’s Day in a Very Special Way

51% Coalition Speaks Out on Everald Warmington’s Offensive Comments in Parliament

January 21, 2016

January 21, 2016 Statement on Remarks by Everald Warmington, M.P. in Parliament The 51% Coalition: Women in Partnership for Development and Empowerment wishes to express great concern at the utterances of Everald Warmington, M.P. on January 19, 2016 during a debate in the Lower House. On two occasions, Mr. Warmington referred to fellow Member of … More 51% Coalition Speaks Out on Everald Warmington’s Offensive Comments in Parliament

Sexual Harassment Devalues and Undermines Women, Says WROC

January 19, 2016

The controversy over Jamaican cricketer Christopher Gayle’s remarks (and ongoing concerns in Jamaica) have reminded us of the Sexual Harassment Bill, which was tabled in Parliament last month. This press release from the Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC), a member of the 51% Coalition, offers some deeper issues related to sexual harassment for us … More Sexual Harassment Devalues and Undermines Women, Says WROC

Has CARICOM gone backwards? The Rights of our Children Are Not Being Protected

March 10, 2015

This powerful letter is written by Joan Grant Cummings, a member of Caribbean Dawn and the 51% Coalition in Jamaica. Among the most recent cases, we must also remember the murder of Santoya Campbell (another fourteen-year-old pregnant teen) and the deaths of three children in a fire in Admiral Town, Kingston. One of the children, … More Has CARICOM gone backwards? The Rights of our Children Are Not Being Protected

LB Graduates “Poised for Advocacy”

February 16, 2015

“Live. You are beautiful! Live. Live. Live.” The warmly eloquent artist/activist/poet Fabian Thomas embraced the graduates of J-FLAG’s LB (Lesbian/Bisexual) Public Policy Training Program with these words. There were hugs, there was humor and an undercurrent of slightly nervous anticipation that is often a hallmark of graduation ceremonies. But this was something special. As keynote … More LB Graduates “Poised for Advocacy”