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The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
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Tribute to the Late Angela King
No ordinary Woman
By Nelcia Robinson
2007
The Caribbean Association for Feminist Research & Action (CAFRA) records its deep sense of loss at the passing of Angela King, dedicated fighter for women’s equality and a Commander of the Order of Distinction, Jamaica.
It was Kofi Annan, past Secretary General of the United Nations who (...) > continue
Editorial
December 2006
“The real wealth of a nation is its people. The purpose of development is to create an enabling environment for the people to enjoy long, healthy and creative lives. This simple but powerful truth is often forgotten in the pursuit of material and financial wealth” (UNDP 1990)
In support of (...) > continue
Programme Update
December 2006
In this half-year, the focus of CAFRA’s advocacy work has been on trade issues. Several workshops have been held on the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME) and its relation to the World Trade Organisation, the Free Trade Area of the Americas and the Economic Partnership Agreements within (...) > continue
Gender Implications of the CARICOM single market
December 2006
The CSME seeks to deepen and expand economic and trade liberalisation in the region and mimics all the main negotiating areas found in current international trade agreements, particularly those in the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), as well the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). (...) > continue
Message on the Occasion of International Day Against Violence Against Women
“Eliminating discrimination – Protecting women’s human rights” by Nelcia Robinsons
December 2006
In 1979, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Often described as an International Bill of Rights for women, the Convention defines what constitutes discrimination against women, and sets up an agenda (...) > continue
Letter to Jeanie
“The speaking chip” on gender and trade liberalisation
December 2006
Hello Jeanie I got news fo you girl. Here I am in St. Lucia attending a workshop on Gender Justice, Trade and Women’s Livelihoods. Yo want to know, when I go Sin Lucia – if not just Tuesday yo see yo in Sin Vincent. Yo want to hear bout dis workshop?
What is this Gender Justice thing?
If it (...) > continue
Domestic Workers Speak Out
December 2006
The National Union of Domestic Employees (NUDE) participated in an International Conference, held from November 8 to 10, at the headquarters of the FNV Trade Union Federation, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The theme of the conference was “Protection for Domestic Workers” which was attended by domestic (...) > continue
Statement on the Coalition
December 2006
Caribbean Round Table
Civil Society Response to Crime and Violence in the Caribbean:
Building Peaceful Communities
September 4-5, 2006
University of the West Indies
St Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
Statement on the formation of a Caribbean Civil Society Organisation For the (...) > continue
Health corner
Prevent diabetes problems: keep your feet and skin healthy
December 2006
What are diabetes problems?
Too much glucose (sugar) in the blood for a long time can cause diabetes problems. This high blood glucose (also called blood sugar) can damage many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Heart and blood vessel disease can lead to (...) > continue
Poem
By Alicia Smith
December 2006
EVERY WOMAN
You are woman
Sensual and gracious
You are the earth
Solid and strong yes, the feminine one
A sensitive woman
You are a mother
Bearing and nurturing
You sacrifice and protect
You make choices, give advice
You are proud and disapointed
You are a teacher
Giving (...) > continue
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