Between April and July 2016, The WomenSpeak Project conducted a study on how women and gender focussed civil society organisations (CSOs) in the Caribbean are using social… Read more “Legitimizing Virtual Constituencies: How CSOs are Using Digital Technologies to Enlarge the Space for Citizen Participation in Women and Gender Issues in the Caribbean”
Category: Discussions and Critical Analyses
Discussions with members of our community and critical analyses on issues related to women’s rights, advocacy and current events
Of Presidents and Precedents
How do you go about getting a female President appointed? ~You take charge for setting the agenda.~ Those fighting for women’s human rights are challenging deeply embedded… Read more “Of Presidents and Precedents”
Gaps in the national response to domestic violence.
In early January, 2016, I was speaking with members of Domestic Violence Survivors Reaching Out: An NGO composed of survivors and other supporters in Trinidad and Tobago. Here is… Read more “Gaps in the national response to domestic violence.”
Disruption vs. Organisation
On January 6th 2017 several Trinidad and Tobago NGOs gathered at the Hyatt Waterfront Plaza at Parliament headquarters for the “Side by Side We Stand” rally against… Read more “Disruption vs. Organisation”
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”
What is the big deal about Gender Affairs
On Friday 11th September, 2015 when the new Ministers of Government of Trinidad and Tobago were announced, there was a noticeable absence of the Gender Affairs Ministry.… Read more “What is the big deal about Gender Affairs”
Ask WomenSpeak
“Hey simone interesting post and no I’m not a Woman but a Man. I agree with what your saying, since believe me or not have self-control. Anyway… Read more “Ask WomenSpeak”
“Krik? Krak!: dem cyant break we back” Narratives of Challenge and Change from the Caribbean
Some remarkable Caribbean women will have the floor at the 12th AWID International Forum in Turkey this month: Some important discussions that will help us all come… Read more ““Krik? Krak!: dem cyant break we back” Narratives of Challenge and Change from the Caribbean”
Deputy Prime Minister of SVG tells women – Dress properly. Don’t tempt men
Deputy PM and Education Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines makes incredibly outrageous and dangerous statements which essentially blame women and the way they dress for… Read more “Deputy Prime Minister of SVG tells women – Dress properly. Don’t tempt men”
A look back at 2011
We’ve accomplished a lot in the past year and we couldn’t have done it without your support and contributions. A sincere thank you to everyone who visited… Read more “A look back at 2011”