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Our mission is to facilitate social, cultural and economic development at the community level.
Our mission is to promote sustainable economic development by engineering and regulating a vibrant co-operative sector in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Our mission is to provide persistently, effective programmes and efficient services aimed at advocating equity in family relations, fostering the Rights of the Child, persons with disabilities, the elderly and enhancing the socio-economic development of all family members.
Our mission is to ensure that all citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have equal access to opportunities that will shape their social, cultural, spiritual, educational, economical and political development.
Our mission is to provide a caring environment in which boys 7 – 16 years old having familial, educational, social, emotional, and or behavioural difficulties can develop skills that would allow them to become responsible and productive citizens.

Minister

Hon. Orando Brewster

The fight against gender based violence in this country continues as the Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, the Family, Gender and Youth Affairs, tackles this serious issue which plagues the Vincentian society.

The Ministry has embarked on its 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign, under the theme, “Leave No One Behind: End Violence Against Women and Girls”. The Campaign began on 25th November, and will run to 10th December. Through this initiative, a number of activities will be held during this period to raise awareness among Vincentians on the issue.


As part of activities to mark the 16 days of activism, the Ministry held a press conference on Monday, 27th November, to brief the media and the public about the roles and responsibilities of the key agencies in addressing domestic violence in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The press conference was also the platform for introducing the members of the newly established National Commission on Gender-based Violence. This Commission was established by cabinet as an advisory commission to function as an oversight body for the implementation of a multi-sectorial response to Gender-based Violence in which state and civil society partners collaborate.


Assistant Co-ordinator of the Gender Affairs Division, Ms. La Fleur Quammie-Harry, said that the 16 days of activism is used as an opportunity to galvanize actions to end violence against women and girls. She noted that through this program they hope to engage the males, as it is important to partner with the men to accelerate progress in preventing and ending violence against women and girls.

Minister of National Mobilisation, Social Development, the Family, Gender and Youth Affairs, Hon. Frederick Stephenson, provided background information in relation to the National Commission on Gender-based Violence. According to Minister Stephenson, a number of efforts, including law reform, were undertaken by the Government of this country to address gender-based violence. He added that the newly established National Commission on Gender-based Violence is also a part of such efforts. He introduced the members of Commission and urged them to work diligently to end gender-based violence in this country.

Representatives from some of the organisations that comprise the National Commission on Gender-based Violence, namely the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police and the Gender Affairs Division, brought some enlightenment on the protocols and procedures to domestic violence reports, respective to their organisations.

Gender-based violence against women is a human rights violation, and both a cause and consequence of unequal power relationships between men and women. It is a public health concern with serious consequences on women’s physical, sexual and reproductive and mental health. The Ministry’s 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence against women and girls culminates on 10th December.


 

SOURCE: API

Family Services Division

We Facilitate and identify alternative homes for abused children and the elderly.  Liaise with child care agencies, regional and International. Prepare social inquiry report for the Court and relevant international agencies.

Our Division is located in Pauls Avenue in the Co-operative Credit Union League Building. Find out more on what we offer

Contact Information

Permanent Secretaries
Ms. Catherine Defreitas 
PS For Housing and Informal Human Settlement
Location: Granby Street, Kingstown
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 4681
E-mail: email-office.housing@mail.gov.vc

Mrs. Merissa Finch-Burke 
PS For Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, and Youth
Tel : (PBX) :(784) 456-1111, Ext : 3863
E-mail: mobililsation1@hotmail.com

Address

The Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Family Affairs, Housing and Informal Settlement

Halifax Street Kingstown St. Vincent

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed