Violence in the community often has devastating effects on men and women. Proliferation of guns, turf conflicts, gang activity and violent crime often lead to death… Read more “Hope Support Group”
Category: violence
We have a right to be happy
Nalita Gajadhar works as a Programme Officer at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Barbados. She is President of the Business and Professional Women’s Club which has been running a… Read more “We have a right to be happy”
Women Of Antigua
Women Of Antigua is a group of women who use the performing arts and theatre to raise awareness about issues of violence against women. Created in 2008… Read more “Women Of Antigua”
Broken
On the 25 November, which also was International day against violence against women. I was severely beaten by my husband of eight years. At six in the… Read more “Broken”
Gary Acosta – Broken One
Gary Acosta is a 24 year old spoken word poet from the republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Artistic expression and performance has always been a passion of… Read more “Gary Acosta – Broken One”
Exercising Personal Leadership to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. And not a moment too soon. All around the world today there will be marches, exhibitions,… Read more “Exercising Personal Leadership to Eliminate Violence Against Women”
Her screams..
Her screams fill my head, especially when I close my eyes. When I witnesses that video of the 13 yr old special needs girl being raped it… Read more “Her screams..”
OUTRAGED! Rape of a Child is NOT Entertainment!
On 25th October, 2011, the local television program “Crime Watch” which airs on TV6 at 6pm in Trinidad and Tobago, aired video footage of a 13 year… Read more “OUTRAGED! Rape of a Child is NOT Entertainment!”
Call for Activists Profiles:16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international human rights campaign which aims to raise awareness and stimulate action towards ending gender-based violence. 16 Days… Read more “Call for Activists Profiles:16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence”
Adolescent Sexual Initiation
A 2000 report titled “A Portrait of Adolescent Health in the Caribbean”, sponsored by PAHO, surveyed over 15 000 adolescents between the ages of 10-18 from… Read more “Adolescent Sexual Initiation”