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Activities for IWD will be observed under the theme ‘Unite to End Gender-based Violence,’ and involve collaboration with faith-based organisations and non-governmental organisations to facilitate community engagements and church services.

Int’l Women’s Day to Focus on Gender-Based Violence

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be turning the spotlight on gender-based violence for International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Director of Policy and Research in the Ministry, Sharon Coburn Robinson, said this is in light...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the Throne Speech during the opening of the 2017-18 session of Parliament at Gordon House today (February 9). The Speech was delivered under the theme: ‘A Firm Foundation for Prosperity’. At left is the Governor- General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Eldon Morgan.

Two Shelters to be Established for Domestic Violence Victims

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis Moreno, break ground for the refurbishing and expansion of a women’s shelter on January 30 in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Past President of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Woman Inc., Joyce Hewitt (left); and founder of the NGO, Angela Forrest. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing over $14 million for the project, which will allow for the accommodation of more women and their children, who are seeking shelter.

Ground Broken for Renovation and Expansion of Women’s Shelter

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange
shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier
League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also
shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF. — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange shared a photo opportunity with Barbican FC, winners of the 2016 JFF/SDF Women’s Premier League, at the Awards Ceremomy yesterday at the JFF Headquarters. The moment was also shared with (left) Coach, Charles Edwards and Bruce Gaynor, Vice President of the JFF.

Grange Committed to Women’s Premier League

The outgoing United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS for the Caribbean, Dr. Edward Greene.

Jamaica Commended for Programmes to Empower Women

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), speaks on gender issues at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently at the agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

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Male Desk at Bureau of Gender Affairs

Men who have been abused or need counselling can seek help at a special service desk for men that has been re-established at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA). Reports can be made at the desk situated at the BGA, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, Kingston 10. Persons can call 618-1496-9 or 754-8576 -8. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service...

Director of Policy and Research at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson, who represented Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at Monday’s (July 11) Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) exposition at Morant Villas in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, to mark World Population Day. The event was held under the theme ‘Investing in Teenage Girls; Engaging Men and Boys’. (FILE)

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Bureau of Gender Affairs to Host Sexual Harassment Sensitisation Sessions

The Bureau of Gender Affairs will be embarking on a series of sexual harassment sensitisation sessions across communities islandwide. A session is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 17, at Casa Maria Hotel, St Mary, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is being organised by the Bureau, in collaboration with the Social Development Commission and the South East...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held yesterday (December 1), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Men Urged to Speak Out on Violence Against Women and Girls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called on men to raise their voices against violence towards women and girls. “I am making a special appeal to the men, because men are the main perpetrators of violence against women and so they are able to do something about it. I want men to speak to men...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on December 1 at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

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Gov’t to Introduce Programmes to Address Gender Equality

The Government will be introducing several new community-based programmes next year to address issues of gender equality, with emphasis on men. Jamaica is a signatory to several regional and international agreements to reaffirm its commitment to gender equality and equity for the achievement of the country’s sustainable development goals. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the launch of the Gender Equality Seal Certification Programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 29. Listening (from left) are President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Larry Watson; Interim Leader of the United Nations Secretary General’s High-Level Panel for Women Economic Empowerment, Patricia Francis; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bruno Pouezat; and UNDP Panama Specialist on Gender Equality, Diana Guitierrez.

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Gov’t Putting Measures in Place to Address Gender-Based Violence

The Government will be implementing a raft of measures, including policies and legislation, to address gender-based violence. Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Sexual Harassment Bill is ready for submission to Cabinet, while the parliamentary committee to review the Sexual Offences Act will be announced before the end of the year. She noted further...

Research Coordinator at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia Mclaren.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Activities to Raise Awareness about Gender-Based Violence

Several activities will take place over the next 16 days to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV), and actions by the Government to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. The activities, which are being planned by the Bureau of Gender Affairs, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, include the commemoration of the...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean, reads a message from Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Sunday’s (November 20) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women church service at Tarrant Baptist Church in St. Andrew. The day will be commemorated on Friday, November 25.

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Gov’t to Begin Implementing Gender-Based Violence Action Plan in 2017

The Government will commence implementation of the proposed National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-based Violence in 2017. Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure in a message delivered by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alison McLean, during Sunday’s (November 20) church service to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, held...