Rural Girls Rock Awards Ceremony on Wednesday
The third staging of the Rural Girls Rock Award will be held on Wednesday, (October 13) at the Village Academy of Jamaica in Moneague, St …
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Six New Domestic Violence Intervention Centres by Month-End
Six new Domestic Violence Intervention Centres (DVICs) will be operationalised through the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) across six parishes by the end of October 2021. …
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Women’s Centre Of Jamaica Foundation To Open Two Facilities On Thursday
The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) Santa Cruz Outreach Centre in St Elizabeth, and the renovated Mandeville Centre Day Nursery, Manchester, will be officially …
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Sexual Harassment Bill Update- September 23, 2021
The legislation to combat sexual harassment in Jamaica has been passed by both houses. Hear a breakdown of some of the major points.
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Gender-Based Violence Among 2021 Reproductive Health Survey Indicators
Gender-based violence (GBV) is among the key indicators being used in the 2021 Reproductive Health Survey (RHS). This was disclosed by Principal Director of the …
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Business Development Support For Women
Ten women business owners will receive financial and business development support to scale up their business operations under the Women in Entrepreneurship Support (WES) Project …
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A Safe Space For Victims Of Gender-Based Violence
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is welcoming the establishment of a shelter for abused women, by Woman Inc, with funding …
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Out of the Shadows #2- August 2, 2021
Out of the Shadows with guest: Author, Speaker and Film Producer, Judith Falloon Reid. She shares her experience of violence and abuse more than two decades ago.
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Virtual Celebrations for Jamaica 59
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is inviting Jamaicans to join the virtual celebration of the country’s 59th anniversary of Independence. With …
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Minister Grange Urges Support For Women Centre’s A-STREAM Programme
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is urging increased support for the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation’s (WCJF) Advancing Secondary, Tertiary Remedial Education …
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Over 60 Adolescent Parents To Receive Scholarships And Bursaries
More than 60 adolescent parents will receive bursaries and scholarships valued at some $3.9 million from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), to help …
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Out of the Shadows #1- July 15, 2021
This gripping new JIS Radio series explores stories of sexual harassment and gender-based violence, while equipping victims and potential victims with the resources to identify and prevent these offences against the person.
Episode 1: The Pitch
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House Approves Sexual Harassment Bill
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 13) passed the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Bill. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that is …
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Joint Select Committee Recommends Six Years For Reporting Sexual Harrassment
The Joint Select Committee appointed to consider the Sexual Harassment Bill, has recommended that the time limit for the reporting of an incident of sexual …
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Gov’t Prioritising Protection Of Women Against Abuse
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, says the Administration is prioritising the protection of women against abuse through the enhancement of legislation as well as other …
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Gov’t Committed To Addressing Issues Impacting Men And Boys – Minister Grange
The Government is committed to addressing the issues that affect the nation’s men and boys and to engage them in the fight against the cultural …
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Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Sectoral Wrap Pt 2 – June 21, 2021
A look at the areas being targeted for transformation in the Gender Ministry for the 2021/2022 fiscal year.
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Six Additional DVICs By Year-end
The Government is looking to build-out another six Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Centres (DVICs) islandwide by year-end. These are slated to be …
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Work Continues On Shelters For Abused Women
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that work continues towards the opening of two shelters for victims of gender-based violence, …
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Amendments To Domestic Violence Act For The House Before End Of June
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced that amendments to the Domestic Violence Act will be brought to the House …
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