Gender Equity Programming in the Caribbean Region

Cooperation Projects

Implementing Countries: Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Anguilla; Belize; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; Montserrat; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; Haiti; Saint Martin; Guadeloupe; Suriname

The Capacity Development Component will be aimed at increasing the ability of leaders involved in Gender / Women's Committees of the C.U.T. and its affiliates. Some emphasis will be placed on developing/designing strategies for psychosocial coping for members battling with issues related to Gender.
Contributions to National Affiliates / Member Units to host activities for International Women’s Day.
Provision of one-time bursaries to financially disadvantaged women who are undergoing training in Education.

C.U.T. affiliates will take a more active role in preventing and responding to gender based violence and discrimination.
Teachers who are more informed about Gender Based Violence and can assist their peers and students in responding appropriately to the issue.
The programme will also raise awareness of gender issues affecting the society and in education.

Implementing Organizations

Cooperation Partner

Themes

Levels of education

Education personnel