This past week I was unexpectedly invited to attend the Caribbean Security Forum 2017: a meeting of business interests and security experts discussing various dimensions of crime… Read more “Advocacy For Introverts”
Category: advocacy
Second “Your Story” Writing Workshop for Women
On Saturday May 13th, 2017, The WomenSpeak Project concluded it’s Your Story Writing Workshop for Women. The workshop was once again led by our excellent facilitator Monique… Read more “Second “Your Story” Writing Workshop for Women”
Your Story Women’s Writing Workshop at Bocas Lit Fest 2017
The WomenSpeak Project conducted its first writing workshop on April 30th, 2017 in partnership with Bocas Lit Fest. The workshop was conducted as part of the WomenSpeak’s… Read more “Your Story Women’s Writing Workshop at Bocas Lit Fest 2017”
Anatomy of a Protest
On Friday 12th February 2016, over 100 women and men gathered at Woodford Square to protest the statements made by the Port of Spain Mayor – Raymond… Read more “Anatomy of a Protest”
Random Acts of Good Deeds
Today November 20th is Universal Children’s Day. Listen to how these kids are using their organisation – Random Acts of Good Deeds– to raise awareness about child… Read more “Random Acts of Good Deeds”
How language influences perceptions about violence against women.
“How these stories are shared is important because human beings are story-telling and listening creatures. We use narratives to internalise our space. Attitudes are part of what… Read more “How language influences perceptions about violence against women.”
Trafficking in the Caribbean
Marissa Thomas is Programme Coordinator for Trinidad at the The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN) Caribbean Vulnerabilised Groups Project: a… Read more “Trafficking in the Caribbean”
Clotil Walcott -Caribbean Catalysts for Change
Who was she? Born in Trinidad and Tobago on September 7, 1925, Walcott was a trade unionist and political activist. Best known as… An ardent champion for… Read more “Clotil Walcott -Caribbean Catalysts for Change”
Dame Eugenia Charles – Caribbean Catalysts for change
Who was she? A former Prime Minister of Dominica Best known as… The ‘Iron Lady’ of the Caribbean. Her political career earned her the distinction of being… Read more “Dame Eugenia Charles – Caribbean Catalysts for change”
Folade Mutota – Caribbean Catalysts for Change
Who is she? Trinidadian activist, with an interest in raising the social consciousness of women and girls, as well as bringing attention to the issue of small… Read more “Folade Mutota – Caribbean Catalysts for Change”