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10 March 2025
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Adolescent pregnancy costs Latin America and the Caribbean USD 15.3 billion a year and deepens inequality, according to new UNFPA report
The total annual cost of adolescent pregnancy and early motherhood in 15 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean is estimated at USD 15.3 billion or, on average, 1% of Gross…
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23 December 2024
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Barbados and Montserrat Strengthen Data Capacity for Health and Social Policies through Joint SDG Fund Programme
The Governments of Barbados and Montserrat are better equipped to collect and analyze data, to foster gender equality and advance inclusive health and social development policies…
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09 December 2024
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The Virtual Is Real: A Caribbean Call to Embrace Bodyright
This is Bodyright, a revolutionary initiative launched by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to combat digital violence.
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08 December 2024
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Empowering Change: The Critical Role of Women's Organizations in the Caribbean
Women’s rights organizations stand as beacons of hope and resilience in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV).
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07 December 2024
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Designing with Empathy: The Path to Survivor-Centered Tech
As we continue to fight against gender-based violence in our Caribbean region, let's embrace technology designed with empathy. By putting survivors at the heart of tech solutions,…
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05 December 2024
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Breaking the Cycle of Impunity: Addressing Online Gender-Based Violence in the Caribbean
In the Caribbean, the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) poses a significant threat, particularly to women and girls.
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05 December 2024
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Discovering Your 'Why': Steps to Getting Involved in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Steps to Getting Involved in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
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02 December 2024
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Healthcare Professionals Across the Region Complete UNFPA supported Training on Comprehensive Clinical Management of Rape and Intimate Partner Violence
Under the Build Back Equal Project, 18 healthcare professionals from Barbados, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines successfully…
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02 December 2024
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Mind Your Language: How Our Words Fuel Harmful Gender Narratives
Our language shapes and reflects societal norms and attitudes. The seemingly innocuous expressions we use can subtly, yet significantly, contribute to gender-based biases and…
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