The Government is facilitating discussions on the introduction of a Paternity Leave Act, to encourage shared parenting, support and mentoring. Speaking at the International Men’s Day forum on November 19...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says International Men’s Day (IMD) is an opportunity for Jamaica to look at implementing policies and measures that will...

Work is advanced on the establishment of the first State-run national shelter to assist women who need to leave abusive environments. The Government has completed the acquisition of a property...

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is to be incorporated in the training programme offered at peace and justice centres across the island. “We are having conversations with the Ministry of Justice for...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to learn about the various forms of gender-based violence (GBV) and the support systems available. This call was made by Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of...

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is collaborating with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) to develop a ‘No Excuse...

The Government is advanced in the establishment of the first State-run National Shelter to assist women who need to leave abusive environments. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is calling on parents, teachers and caregivers to not only encourage play amongst children, but to look out for...