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 harassment should be six years....

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 interventions. “We have seen where...

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 norms and stereotypes that reinforce...

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 established in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth,...

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, during the current financial year....

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 of Representatives before the end...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says there is a partnership with the Ministry of Justice to ensure there are updated laws to protect the rights...

Today, the U.S. Embassy in Kingston launched the U.S. and Jamaican EdTech Women POWER Connect at a virtual event attended by Charge d’Affaires John McIntyre and Minister of Education, Youth...