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17/01/2023

UNFPA Staff from across the region visited Jamaica for a staff retreat in December in an effort to reflect on the successes and challenges in 2022 and make preparations for 2023. Some of the objectives of the retreat included identifying connections and opportunities for teams to support each other to achieve outcomes reflect on key elements essential for the office to have a high performing, cohesive and inclusive team culture and develop our communication skills for team cohesion. Please see highlights from the retreat in this video.

21/12/2022

Student leaders and representatives of youth groups from the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean attended a two-day Youth Forum surrounding the theme ‘Youth Ignited Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)’, in Kingston, Jamaica. 

It is the first symposium of its kind, co-hosted by UNFPA and the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport in Jamaica, and developed to support the reduction of gender-based violence and promote the leadership of adolescents and young people in the transformation of gender norms and the promotion of positive masculinities.

The Honorable Alando Terrelonge, MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport thanked the youth participants for attending and encouraged them to speak out as agents of change.

“I am delighted to see the faces of so many representatives from various youth groups in the Caribbean region, all gathered in the same space to share their perspectives and offer recommendations for treating an issue that so greatly impacts us all as a nation and a region,” he said. He shared that this event is vital to engage young people, and have their voices heard as future leaders and policymakers.

Mrs. Jewel Quallo Rosberg, Officer-In-Charge of the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office of the Caribbean stated that the seriousness of GBV today must be addressed for a better tomorrow. “It is our job to continue to put the work in to help eliminate this scourge on our society,” Quallo said. “This includes getting our young people more involved… educating them, informing them, and also engaging them so they can contribute towards finding the solutions.”

Mrs. Sharon Coburn-Robinson of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), a division of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, encouraged the youth to take this opportunity to gain and spread awareness surrounding the issue of GBV.

“There are four things that must happen when you leave this room. You must pledge to be a part of change through unrestricted access, strategic alignment, relentless advocacy, and purposeful action.”

Samantha Rampersad, Youth Representative from Trinidad and Tobago added that it is through collaborative efforts, regardless of age and gender, that we can put an end to violence. “We can all acknowledge that this is our collective fight. It is not a ‘me’ thing, and it is not a ‘you’ thing. It is not a woman’s thing, and it is not a man’s thing. We are all here for a common purpose.”

UNFPA works with governments and partners to promote comprehensive sexuality education and youth leadership, which empower young people to exercise autonomy, choice, and participation with regard to their sexual and reproductive health and rights.  

The agency strives to create a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

26/06/2020

Due to #COVID19, the health and safety of women and girls has been compromised. Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by this pandemic. In this last episode of the #youthagainstcovid19 campaign Jasmyn Joseph talks about the ways this pandemic has been affecting women and girls around the world and the actions we as a community can take to promote #genderequality during covid-19. Share this video, so other youth can get informed and take action against gender inequality during covid19!

 

01/07/2020

#COVID19 is disproportionately affecting women and girls. The pandemic and related measures have compromised the health and safety of women and girls all over the world. Click play and listen to Renea Green of TransWave Jamaica talk about the different ways this pandemic has impacted women and girls and what we as a community can do to support them during this period. Share this video, so other youth can get informed and take action against gender inequality during covid19!

 

10/08/2020

Reduce the risk of transmission or re-infection of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections by avoiding multiple partners. Use condoms, lubricants when needed, and pre-exposure prophylaxis, if available. This is a message from the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean and our partners. Follow, Like, Share and Subscribe to our social media accounts and website:

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19/08/2020

Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. This is a message from the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean and our sister agency UNAIDS Jamaica. Do Follow, Like, Share and Subscribe to our social media accounts and website:

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21/08/2020

Make time to relax and remind yourself that negative feelings will go away. Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories—it can be upsetting to hear about the COVID-19 crisis repeatedly. This is a message from the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean and our sister agency UNAIDS Jamaica. Do Follow, Like, Share and Subscribe to our social media accounts and website:

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24/08/2020

Ensure that our pregnant patients know about the #COVID-19 symptoms and the need to keep their appointments. This is a message from the UNFPA Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean and our partners. Do Follow, Like, Share and Subscribe to our social media accounts and website:
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20/07/2020

The Spotlight Initiative, a multi-year programme commencing January 2020, aims at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and harmful practices. In the Caribbean, the focus is on family violence. This is a joint message from UNFPA Caribbean, The Coalition Against Domestic Violence and The Global Spotlight Initiative funded by European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid | European Union in Trinidad and Tobago| UN Trinidad & Tobago.

22/07/2020

#SpotlightENDViolence - The Spotlight Initiative, a multi-year programme commencing January 2020, aims at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and harmful practices. In the Caribbean, the focus is on family violence. This is a joint message from UNFPA Caribbean, the Coalition Against Domestic Violence and The Global Spotlight Initiative funded by European Commission - Development & Cooperation - EuropeAid | European Union in Trinidad and Tobago| UN Trinidad & Tobago

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