by Neish McLean, Caribbean Program Officer, OutRight Action International Gender-based violence, a phenomenon most often associated with men being violent against women, is a reality across the world. But if we recognize that what leads to gender-based violence is archaic perceptions of gender roles and appearances,
The global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 1 million-mark, less than nine months since the first confirmed casualty in the city of Wuhan. Latest data from Johns Hopkins University reflects 1,008,842 deaths. US, Brazil India, and Mexico make up roughly half the total fatalities. UN Secretary-General
After months of uncertainty and speculation, Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minster Keith Rowley announced that the Carnival 2021 scheduled for February is officially cancelled because of COVID-19. “I see no future for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in the months ahead. And today I can put
The UN gender empowerment agency said that the COVID-19 pandemic is “hitting women hard” and most nations are failing to provide sufficient social and economic protection for them. "Women have often become victims of domestic violence, locked down with their abusers, as unpaid caregivers in families
Press Release - The Organization of American States (OAS), in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) announces a scholarship opportunity for citizens and permanent residents of CARICOM Countries of the OAS to participate in an Online Guest Service Gold Tourism Course. Through a consistent guest service
It was conceived out of a day of unity led by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in October 1981 with purple as the official color. For several years, I have participated in three miles walk/run in support of victims of domestic violence with members
On this World Tourism Day, the COVID-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to rethink the future of the tourism sector, including how it contributes to the sustainable development goals, through its social, cultural, political, and economic value. Tourism can eventually help us move beyond the pandemic, by bringing people
At least 6 people have been invited for questioning and or to face charges before the court since the Guyana Police Force (GPF) launched the comprehensive probe on the alleged fraud in the general elections held last March. Keith Lowenfield, Guyana's Chief Elections Officer, was the latest
Caribbean leaders called for a strengthened and united global cooperation to overcome the socio-economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The leaders also highlighted the importance of gender equality, improving access to technology and closing the digital divide, addressing inequalities within societies, strengthening climate
Parents' citizenship status hindered most naturalisation Around 750 people born and raised in the Dominican Republic were naturalised as part of the national government's efforts to provide nationality solutions for people born and raised in the country. This move was highly commended by the UN Refugee Agency
