The passion for women’s football off the pitch
From Concacaf MEXICO CITY – You can feel the passion for women’s football in Concacaf as much off the field as on the field. It’s a day before the celebration of International Women’s Day … And Mexico, a country that…
Cayman Islands: Int. Women’s Day Photo Opportunity calls for gender balance
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Dozens of civil servants congregated on the steps of the Government Administration Building on Friday, 8 March 2019, to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The photo opportunity, organised by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), was one of 20…
ILO: Redouble efforts for gender equality at work in Latin America and the Caribbean
In the region there are persistent gaps: lower labour participation, higher unemployment and informality, lower wages. The future of work requires taking steps to advance towards equality, said the Regional Director of the ILO on the occasion of International Women’s…
International Women’s Day 2019. Op-ed by Alicia Bárcena
Recognizing Women’s Rights, Essential for Inclusive and Sustainable Development By Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary of ECLAC Since the start of the 20th century, March has been a key month for fights for the rights of women who, despite persistent hurdles,…
Our commitment to gender equality in IP
From Elizabeth Peckham, IAM International Women’s Day 2019 (Friday 8 March) celebrates a better, more balanced world, and here at IAM we are acknowledging women’s achievements in IP while calling for a more gender-balanced industry. However, we believe it’s important to do…
Gearing up for Cayman Islands Crisis Centre’s annual ‘A Walk In Her Shoes’
From the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre regarding our annual fundraiser this Friday March 8th, A Walk in Her Shoes. This event will take place on Market Street in Camana Bay and gentleman are encouraged to register. March 4 2019 (George…
March is Honouring Women Month in Cayman Islands
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is hosting a packed programme of events and activities in March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Honouring Women Month (HWM). Honouring Women Month’s 2019 theme #BalanceForBetter is a call to action to drive gender balance…
ILO to launch new gender report for International Women’s Day
1 March 2019 — GENEVA (ILO News) – A new report on global gender equality issues will be launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 7 March, the eve of International Women’s Day (IWD). The report, A quantum leap for…
In solidarity with women?
International Women’s Day is next week! We want to celebrate all the amazing actions you’ve taken to support women, who are disproportionately affected by modern day slavery. Women and girls make up 71% of modern slavery victims,[1]especially victims of forced marriage,…
Cayman Islands: March is honouring Women Month
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is hosting a packed programme of events and activities in March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Honouring Women Month (HWM). Honouring Women Month’s 2019 theme #BalanceForBetter is a call to action to…