United Nations Development Programme Jamaica

19 March, 2012

Empowering youth awareness on sexual violence and sexual offences legislation in Jamaica: “Breaking the Silence”

Kingston - A total of one hundred and twenty-three (123) adults and youths are to benefit from a youth forum that provides an opportunity of engage an open dialogue on sexual violence and sexual offences legislation in Jamaica

March 12, 2012

UN System in Jamaica celebrating the International Women's Day: ‘Empower rural women - End Hunger and Poverty’

Kingston - Statement by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica on the occasion of the International Women's day; 08 March 2012: The United Nations system in Jamaica joins the rest of the world in proud celebration of International Women's Day 2012. In many counties around the world this day is now a national holiday. It also reminds us that while progress has been achieved in women's struggle for equality, peace and development and celebration of women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities more need to be done.

November 10, 2011

“Building Political Will to End Gender-Based Violence” – Regional Consultation of Parliamentarians held in Kingston

Regional Parliamentarians came together at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica to look at ways in which they can lead policy and community interventions to end violence against women and girls. Themed, "Building Political Will to End Gender-Based Violence", the November 9-10 meeting is one of the initiatives in support of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign.

March 21, 2011 

The United Nations celebrating International Women's Day 2011

The United Nations System in Jamaica celebrated 100 years of empowerment of Women through a public exposition held on International Women's Day on 8 March, 2011 at the Sovereign Centre, Kingston, Jamaica.