The Consortium of Disability Organisations (CODO) will be holding a mass sensitisation session on May 25 as part of Phase II of its Parent Advocacy Training Programme. The programme will begin in October, giving parents training in how to advocate for their children with disabilities. CODO is the umbrella organisation for disability in T&T. Its … Continue reading
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World AIDS Day 2018 – a CCoTT Perspective (December 1, 2018)
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 annually. In many places worldwide, including T&T, there is still a stigma attached to persons who have HIV and AIDS. Convener of the CEDAW (Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women) Committee of T&T (CCoTT), Terry Ince, said the Convention has several articles … Continue reading
Hypervigilance vs. Underthinking
Which one are you guilty of? Source: Hypervigilance vs. Underthinking
Powerful Stories Shared at Caribbean Women’s Conference (October 18, 2015)
Making personal and professional connections was the best outcome of the recently concluded 3rd Caribbean Women and Sexual Diversity Conference in Port of Spain. Participants said the friendships and linkages made will advance the cause of LBT (lesbian, bisexual, transgender) persons throughout the region. The conference, held from October 5 to 11, hosted over 50 … Continue reading
He For She Campaign: 10,000 men asked to stand up against abuse of women (August 23, 2015)
Around the world, the 25th of each month is celebrated as ‘Orange Day’, as part of a call by the United Nations Secretary General for organizations to reaffirm their commitment to ending violence against women and girls by wearing orange. As part of the observation of this day in August, the Network of NGOs of … Continue reading
Hollaback! tries to end Street Harassment (August 16, 2015)
Founder of Hollaback! Trinidad, Cherry Boodhan, 28, said street harassment is a form of sexual harassment that takes place in public spaces, typically against women and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) persons. She believes “it’s gender-based violence that should be stopped as it makes the target feel intimidated and scared to walk the streets.” Street … Continue reading
Khadiha Sinanan: Helping Young People Talk About Sex (August 9, 2015)
I enjoyed doing this interview with Khadija Sinanan, in August 2015, because it was awesome to be able to show that young persons in T&T were being respected and had a voice. It was also exciting to highlight issues and topics that are important but too often are whispered about but never really spoken … Continue reading
US judge: Gay rights are human rights (June 22, 2015)
Trinidad-born, US-based Judge G Helen Whitener says the rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) people are human rights and they are asking for respect and the right to be themselves without being persecuted. Judge Whitener, who is openly gay, sits on the Pierce County Superior Court, the highest trial court in … Continue reading
Visibility is power
I’m not here for people who are against Caitlyn Jenner’s transition and coming out, for whatever reason. I am here for the people who care that the publicity surrounding her have drawn attention to trans* people, locally and internationally. For those who don’t know, Caitlyn announced her transition and new name in an interview with Diane … Continue reading
Is it A Crime to Menstruate? | THE 50 MILLION MISSING CAMPAIGN BLOG ON INDIA’S FEMALE GENDERCIDE
Is it A Crime to Menstruate? | THE 50 MILLION MISSING CAMPAIGN BLOG ON INDIA’S FEMALE GENDERCIDE.
