Ei-iE

Cooperation Projects

Gender Equity Programming in the Caribbean Region

Regional Project: North America and the Caribbean 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

Description

  1. 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.
  2. Contributions to National Affiliates / Member Units to host activities for International Women’s Day.
  3. Provision of one-time bursaries to financially disadvantaged women who are undergoing training in Education.

Objectives

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

Activities

  1. Virtual Regional Workshop on Gender Issues
  2. Regional Workshop (in person)
  3. Gender-Related Publications
  4. National-Level Workshops / Activities for International Women's Day
  5. Bursaries for Women Teachers
Period
2022 – 2023
27 Implementing Organizations
Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands Dominica Grenada Guadeloupe Guyana Haiti Jamaica Montserrat Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Union of Teachers
1 Cooperation Partner
Canada
Themes
Levels of education
Education personnel