Governor’s Office and Office of Gender Affairs mark International Day of the Girl

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 - 3:03pm

Earlier this month the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs observed International Day of the Girl on 11th October. The aim of this year’s campaign was to highlight inspirational girls who are helping to drive change locally.

Gender Focal Points To Be Established In Public Sector

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 - 4:25pm

The Office of Gender Affairs has commenced the process of establishing focal points as it works to ensure the mainstreaming of gender equity and equality throughout the public sector.

Patricia Hackett Appointed Gender Affairs Coordinator

Thursday, 10 August 2023 - 11:11pm

Ms. Patricia Hackett has been appointed Gender Affairs Coordinator in the Ministry of Health and Social Development from May 2023 to May 2024.

Partnership For Peace Programme Commences Its 20th Cycle

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 - 1:10pm

The 20th cycle for the Office of Gender Affairs Partnership for Peace (PfP): A Violence Intervention Programme commenced earlier this month.

Message by Honourable Marlon Penn For International Women's Day

Thursday, 9 March 2023 - 5:00pm

Today, on International Women's Day, we honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day set aside to celebrate the strides made towards gender equality, while also recognizing the obstacles we still face.

Four Women Honoured For International Women’s Day

Thursday, 9 March 2023 - 1:29pm

Four women are featured as they received bouquets of flowers on International Women’s Day for their contribution to the field of technology in the Virgin Islands both in the public and private sectors.

Wear Purple, Green And White Colours On March 8

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 - 3:31pm

The public is invited to wear Purple, green and white colours on March 8 in observance of International Women's Day.

Wear Purple, Green Or White For International Women’s Day

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 - 2:19pm

March 8 is being celebrated as International Women’s Day under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. 

Paint The Town Purple On Friday October 21

Thursday, 20 October 2022 - 12:02pm

The public is invited to wear purple this Friday October 21 to raise awareness on domestic violence issues locally.

Church Service Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, 3 October 2022 - 1:59pm

His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG, Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the Zonta Club of Tortola, along with many others, congregated with the Office of Gender Affairs at the New Testament Church of God on Sunday, October 2 to kick start Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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