Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us?

1. From ratification to Implementation; The importance of international treaties in addressing Sexual and Gender based violence as a national development concern- Highlighting the work of UN Women Gabrielle Henderson The Crisis Centre Peace conference the Bahamas 2012

2. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? • (UNODC) and the World Bank report that at 30 per 100,000 population annually, the murder rates in the Caribbean are higher than for any other region of the world. In addition to high rates of homicide, assault rates are also significantly above average. • latest available data from the UNODC’s Crime Trends Survey (CTS), three of the top ten recorded rape rates in the world occur in the Caribbean. vxdfvxdv

3. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? • A regional victimization survey revealed that violence affects a significant percentage of women and girls in the Caribbean. 48 percent of adolescent girls’ reported that sexual initiation was “forced” or “somewhat forced” in nine Caribbean countries.

4. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? Worldwide patterns of violence indicate that Women and men are affected differentially by crime. Women are more likely to be killed or sexually assaulted by someone they know. In addition, because fear of victimization can be disempowering, it has the potential to constrain the ability to participate fully in society.

5. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? Women demonstrate higher levels of fear of crime and violence.

6. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? vxdfvxdv Within the Caribbean, children are disproportionately affected by crime and violence.

7. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? Although systematic data are not available, scattered evidence suggests that conviction rates in the Caribbean are alarmingly low. Resulting in impunity.

8. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? Cultural attitudes and values which support gender inequality and condone violence against women persist

9. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? One in six women (16 percent) thinks that a husband is justified in beating his wife for at least one of the five specified reasons. The main circumstance in which women believe wife beating is justified is if the wife neglects her children (12 percent). Furthermore, 7 percent say that wife beating is justified if the wife argues with the husband, 6 percent if the wife goes out without telling him, and 4 percent, each, if the wife refuses to have sexual intercourse with her husband or burns the food.

10. Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Caribbean what does the research tell us? Men are slightly more likely (19 percent) than women (16 percent) to think that a husband is justified in beating his wife for any of the specified reasons. Similar to women, the main reason that men believe wife beating is justified is if the wife neglects her children (13 percent). Another 8 percent of men say that wife beating is justified if the wife argues with the husband, 7 percent say if the wife goes out without telling him, and 4 percent each say if the wife refuses to have sexual intercourse with her husband or burns the food. ( DHS Guyana)

11. Kick in She Back Door [woman screaming][man mocking woman's voice "murder murder, ah kill he gine kill me"] If she front door lock and you can’t get inAnd she bathroom window lockAnd you can’t get inAnd she bedroom window lockAnd you can’t get inAnd she kitchen window lockAnd you can’t get in What to do? Kick in she back doorKick in she back doorWhat ah mean?Kick um in And she bawling murder[more screaming]

12. I don’t really know bout youBut I know just what to doWhen a woman batten down she houseMake up she mind to keep you outYou push your key to find it jamAnd it in {something} in you hand So the solution to get insideCause she lock down she house so tightWhether rain or shineMorning, noon or nightIs the only way to win this fight Chorus [more screaming: "Call the police, come of mi yard, you too damn wicked"] Women does mek things real hardEspecially when they get madNo matter how hard you tryNo easy way to slip insideSo the solution to get insideCause she lock down she house so tightWhether rain or sunMorning, noon or nightIs the only way to win this fight

13. Actions to Achieve Gender Equality, Human Rights and EVAW Human Rights Advocacy State Accountability to meet Human Rights obligations Programming Guided by Treaties Beijing Platform for Action , MDG’s Human Rights ( CEDAW , CRC , Belem do Para)

15. Development Actions informed by human rights framework • Legislative reform • Judicial reform access to justice • Awareness of rights and entitlement to enjoy them • To expose and combat rights violations • Sex disaggregated data collection • Primary Prevention addressing social and cultural change • Service provision • Economic empowerment • Facilitating Women’s leadership and political participation • Concluding Observation 22 CEDAW committee on the State Report of the Government of the Bahamas • The committee recommends that the state party put in place without delay a comprehensive strategy with results –oriented approach to eliminate stereotypes that discriminate against women in the family, the workplace, in politics and in society, in conformity with articles 2 f and 5 of the convention . such measures should include concerted efforts, in a clear timeframe and in collaboration with civil society to educate and raise awareness about this subject , targeting women and men at all levels of society and should involve the school system and media

16. What is UN Women doing in to End Violence against women?

17. Strengthening State Accountability and Community Action to Sexual and End Gender Based Violence Pillars Focused on Primary Prevention ( Cultural Change) Service Delivery Addressing Impunity – Access to Justice Base line studies on Policing and Prosecution Development of National Strategic plans on Gender Based Violence Response protocols Training for Police and Judiciary ( Police , police prosecutors, magistrates Work with men and boys Support to implementation of National Action Plans on Gender Based Violence

18. Men and Boys as Partners for Gender Equality and EVAW • Partners for Peace – Man to Man • Community Intervention • Support Work of CariMAN • Supporting Regional Agenda on Work with Men and Boys as partners ( Collaboration with UNFPA) • CEDAW training and Advocacy including around Optional Protocol ratification • Support to Gender Policy Development and implementation. • Support to design and of data collection instrument and implementation of data collection system related to GBV in Dominica • Some support to NGO Civil Society initiatives

21. one of Barbados’ print newspapers full page capture of the first Orange Day and the efforts of UNiTE ambassador Michael “Mikey” Mercer support to Barbados’ shelter for victims of domestic violence through his Team Mikey campaign. UNiTE has been given great visibility through Mikey’s initiative.

23. The Commission on the Status of Women (hereafter referred to as “CSW” or “the Commission”) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women. Every year, representatives of Member States gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide.

24. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) Campaign The 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Gender Based Violence Campaign is an annual international campaign that runs from November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Gender Based Violence, through December 10 - International Human Rights Day.

25. Changing faces of Violence against Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78e8L0zsJ4U