Tag: United Nations Population Fund

Sixteen days to put violence against women on the activist agenda in Jamaica

November 26, 2022

Today (November 26) is International Day Against Violence Against Women, which begins the Sixteen Days of Activism. As always, this issue will be high on the agenda among human rights activists across the island. Violence against women haunts us. In August, I wrote about the case of a young woman whose body has never been … More Sixteen days to put violence against women on the activist agenda in Jamaica

Gender-based violence and the young Jamaican woman

October 24, 2022

I wrote recently about the Caribbean Observatory on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, based in Antigua. According to their CEO, the group “continues to work with partners, CSOs, state entities to critically address the linkages between gender-based violence (GBV) and SRHR with the aim of transforming the environment, including the engagement of men and … More Gender-based violence and the young Jamaican woman

We Need to Get Serious: A Call to Action for A Pollution Free Ocean

June 11, 2017

The Ocean Conference at the UN in New York from June 5 – 9 included a Call to Action. Under the heading Our Ocean, Our Future it is really worthwhile reading the Annex at this link. This provides an overview of the incredible value to humankind of the ocean, which supplies nearly half of the oxygen we … More We Need to Get Serious: A Call to Action for A Pollution Free Ocean

Celebrating Women…At Home, Abroad and in Twitterland

March 11, 2015

So, Sunday was International Women’s Day 2015. The solar-powered plane took off on its first round-the-world flight, and I followed its adventures via social media. A pedigree dog at Crufts Dog Show in England was allegedly poisoned. Liverpool Football Club struggled to a dull goalless draw in the FA Cup. The FBI is investigating ISIS … More Celebrating Women…At Home, Abroad and in Twitterland

International Women’s Day: There Is Much On Our Minds

March 6, 2015

International Women’s Day is an important date on the calendar. Perhaps never more important than this year, when the increased danger for our most vulnerable women and girls is on our minds right now. Here are some examples of why this issue is preoccupying Jamaicans in 2015: Yesterday, two women in their mid-forties were shot … More International Women’s Day: There Is Much On Our Minds

“Making It Happen” on International Women’s Day 2015

February 14, 2015

Here’s a message from the Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (a member of the 51% Coalition) regarding International Women’s Day celebrations. It is going to be fun and informational. So do join us on March 7!  The Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) will this year host a “Women’s Expo” in commemoration of International Women’s … More “Making It Happen” on International Women’s Day 2015

International Women’s Day is Nearly Here…

March 4, 2014

Jamaica is celebrating International Women’s Day in a slightly different way this year. One of our terrific non-governmental organizations, the Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) is partnering with the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Institute of Gender & Development Studies, the Bureau of Women’s Affairs and the United Nations Population Fund in a … More International Women’s Day is Nearly Here…

International Women’s Day in Jamaica: March 8, 2014

February 17, 2014

I do hope all Jamaicans will come out and support this celebration of International Women’s Day. A lot will be happening at the University of the West Indies’ Mona campus in Kingston. Admission is free. For further information, please contact: Ms. Anna-Kaye Rowe Tel: (876) 929-8873 or (876) 487-8268. Email: communications@wrocjamaica.org The Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre Limited (WROC) … More International Women’s Day in Jamaica: March 8, 2014

Violence Against Women, Part 1: How Much is the Media to Blame?

December 7, 2012

November 25 is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. As such, it is always recognized by the Jamaican Government with a major event, hosted by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs. For many reasons, this is a topic very close to my heart; and it is an area of such burning … More Violence Against Women, Part 1: How Much is the Media to Blame?