By Rachael Espinet  Reproductive justice in the Caribbean continues to be a struggle. Across most of the Caribbean, there is an urgent need to address unwanted pregnancies, inequitable access to abortion, and related issues of unsafe abortion. For most of the...
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Dominica
Have you ever wondered how Dominica manages Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)? In my attempt to determine or understand the current realities of CSE implementation and its impact on Dominica’s youth, I first tried a basic online search. Unfortunately, this...
Stigma and Discrimination affects SRHR for LGBTQ+ in Guyana
LGBTQI+ persons face a range of unique challenges in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Access to healthcare is one of the main challenges owing to healthcare providers being inadequately trained to provide nuanced services. Joel Simpson of...
CFPA and the Caribbean observatory on SRHR applauds the decision to repeal discriminatory laws in Barbados
The Caribbean Observatory Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) applauds the repeal of the buggery and gross indecency laws by the Republic of Barbados, confirming its commitment to upholding human rights...
International Human Rights Day message – Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all starts with accountability
The Caribbean Observatory Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) joins the international community to celebrate Human Rights Day. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of...
Winning Narratives – Engaging men and boys as partners in ending Gender-Based Violence
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Caribbean Observatory VKP Launch Recap Video
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Advocacy on the Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines- Gender based violence October – December 2022
The Saint Vincent Planned Parenthood Association has partnered with the observatory to engage with key decision makers, activists and first responders. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines acceded to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against...
Renewable energy company wants more women in the industry
Lauren Peters (centre), managing director of Nuance Security and Solar Systems Ltd, guides the trainees on the key concepts of electricity and safety practices when installing and wiring solar photovoltaic panels. (Photo: O'Dain Donegan) REGIONAL company Soleco Energy...
JFJ urges Gov’t to amend Domestic Violence Act
HUMAN Rights watchdog Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling on 63 members of the Lower House and 21 members of the Senate to intensify their efforts in amending the Domestic Violence Act, following several recommendations made by a joint select committee in 2018. The...