Gender Awareness Programme Launched In BVI During 16 Days

Wednesday, 30 November 2016 - 4:33pm

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the Office of Gender Affairs is launching a Gender Awareness Programme (GAP).

What Do BVI Residents Really Know About Gender-Based Violence?

Wednesday, 16 November 2016 - 4:29pm

The Office of Gender Affairs is observing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to educate residents on gender related issues.

Video Launched To Fight Domestic Violence

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 1:05pm

The Office of Gender Affairs is bringing more awareness to the fight against domestic violence through a video which premiered last Friday at Myetts Chill Zone.  

Become Empowered With Self Defense Sessions On Saturdays

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 8:50am

The Office of Gender Affairs is inviting the public to become empowered and participate in Self Defense and Personal Safety Sessions on Saturday, October 15, 22 and 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Dojo, located behind Island Paint Factory in Pasea Estate, Tortola.

50 Shades Of Purple

Friday, 7 October 2016 - 5:27pm

Today Friday, October 7, staff in the Ministry of Health and Social Development dressed in various shades of purple and showed off their ‘End Domestic Violence Tees’ .....

Become Empowered With Self Defence Sessions

Thursday, 6 October 2016 - 11:06am

The Office of Gender Affairs is inviting the public to become empowered and take part in Self Defence and Personal Safety Sessions on Saturday, October 22 and Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Dojo, located behind Island Paint Factory in Pasea Estate, Tortola.

BVI To Mark October 7 As National Purple Day

Friday, 23 September 2016 - 4:21pm

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to wear purple, the international colour of domestic violence awareness, on Friday, October 7 as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities. 

Three British Overseas Territories Unite On Gender Affairs

Friday, 24 June 2016 - 3:30pm

The Office of Gender Affairs in the British Virgin Islands has shared its expertise on gender affairs with the Turks and Caicos following a two-week attachment of the Director of Gender of Turks and Caicos, Mrs. Carolyn Dickenson.

Virgin Gorda Students Learn About Healthy Relationships

Monday, 30 May 2016 - 1:00pm

Students in Virgin Gorda participated in a ‘Youth Empowerment Day’ programme organised by the Guidance Counselor at Bregardo Flax Educational Centre, Kia Huggins in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs. 

Female Students Advocate For Parity

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 - 3:45pm

Female students in the Virgin Islands are taking centre stage in advocating for persons to make a pledge for parity and equity during this month.

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