Department of Gender Affairs continues to roll out training programmes
The Department of Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration continues to roll out training workshops for the benefit of both men and women in the community.
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Women On Nevis Beginning To See Merit In Doing Skills, Gender Affairs Minister Brandy-William Says
Women on Nevis are beginning to see the merit in doing skills. That view was expressed by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the second day of a Plumbing…
NIA Gender Affairs Minister Brandy-Williams Delivers International Women’s Day Address
The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 observed on March 08.
Department Of Gender Affairs Moves Forward With National Gender Equality Policy And Action Plan
The Department of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Social Development is moving forward with the development of a St. Kitts & Nevis National Gender Equality Policy and Action Plan, says Sharon Warner, Executive Officer in the…
International Women’s Day 2021 Theme Focuses On Women In A COVID-19 World
This year’s International Women’s Day theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World” is significant as it not only focuses on the achievement of women but also places much emphasis on their role during the…
St. Kitts And Nevis To Observe International Women’s Day With Month-Long Activities
Every year, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joins the rest of the world to observe International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 08. This year will be no different as the Department of Gender Affairs plans to celebrate the “tremendous…
Department Of Gender Affairs Gets Full Support From Ministers
The Department of Gender Affairs is receiving full support by the Minister responsible, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, says Director of the Department, Celia Christopher while appearing on the radio and television show “Working for You” on…
Gender Affairs Official Highlights Need For National Gender Policy
While appearing on the radio and television programme “Working for You” on January 13, Sharon Warner, Executive Officer at the Department of Gender Affairs, highlighted the need for the development of a National Gender Policy for the…
St. Kitts And Nevis Developing A National Gender Policy
In keeping with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #5, which is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, St. Kitts and Nevis is currently developing a National Gender Policy, says Celia Christopher, Director…
Men’s Role Within The Family Must Be More Than Financial, Says Director Of Gender Affairs
An official within the Department of Gender Affairs says that in many cases men’s supportive role within the family must be revisited.
Kind-Hearted Nevisians Donate To Gender Affairs Department’s Christmas Food Drive
Three civic-minded women have banded together to make a donation to the Department of Gender Affairs’ Christmas Food Drive for the less fortunate.
The Department Of Gender Affairs Had Some Successes In 2020 Despite The Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic,…
The Department of Gender Affairs has had some successes in 2020 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says Minister responsible, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, during a Sitting of Parliament to debate the Appropriation Bill (2021), 2020,…
Department Of Gender Affairs Continues To Work Closely With Vulnerable Groups In St. Kitts &…
The Department of Gender Affairs in St. Kitts continues to work closely with vulnerable groups to ensure that their rights are protected, and to advocate for related matters.
Nevis To Observe UN’s “16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-based Violence” With Awareness Activities
For 16 days the Department of Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) will draw attention to gender-based violence, when it joins in the observance of the United Nation’s (UN) “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…
Hon Hazel Brandy-Williams Delivers Address To Mark International Men’s Day 2020 On Nevis
The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Bandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of International Men’s Day 2020.