Empowering communities through equity and inclusion for a sustainable and resilient future.

To promote the well-being and protection of families, advance gender equity, ensure the inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities, and strengthen labour systems through effective policies and partnerships.

The Gender Affairs Division within the Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, etc. would be commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence during the period November 25th – December 10th, 2018.

The theme for this year is “Orange The World: #HearMeToo”.

A series of activities are planned for the 16 day period. The attached schedule of activities is forwarded for dissemination. For further information, please contact the Gender Affairs Division at 453-2061.


November 25 – December 10, 2018


Theme:  Orange The World: #HearMeToo

Sunday, November 25th        Church Service- St. Joseph’s Spiritual Baptist Church, North Union

Monday, November 26th        Training Workshop – Stakeholders
 
Tuesday, November 27th       Training Workshop - Police

Wednesday, November 28th Training Workshop - Police

Thursday, November 29th    Awareness Campaign – Kingstown

Friday, November 30th          Awareness Campaign – Bequia (Child Abuse/Child Justice/Domestic Violence)

Sunday, December 2nd          Panel Discussion on Views on Issues: Simultaneous broadcast
                                                       “Voices of Domestic Violence Survivors And Advocates”
                                             

Monday, December 3rd         Awareness Campaign – Canouan (Child Abuse/Child Justice/Domestic Violence)

Tuesday, December 4th         Awareness Campaign – Primary school

Wednesday, December 5th     Awareness Campaign – Secondary School

Thursday, December 6th       Awareness Campaign – Her Majesty’s Prison
                                                      MAP: Men Against Violence – Sion Hill


Friday, December 7th            Awareness Campaign – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College

Monday, December 10th       Human Rights Day: Candlelight March and Rally: Barrouallie




SOURCE: Ministry of National Mobilisation, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Persons with Disability and Youth

Minister

 

Hon. Laverne Gibson-Velox