Dedicated to advancing #GenderJustice in the Caribbean through comprehensive sexuality education, digital advocacy, and community building.
Trinidad and Tobago
Joined October 2019
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“in the region, one in four girls marries before the age of 18 + most become pregnant before the age of 20. This negatively impacts their future, as most drop out of school, + spend twice as much time engaged in unpaid work...”
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#IDEP
.@ippf_acro published a blog post last year for #IDEP2023 and it is still so relevant this year. We must work to ensure the rights of children are protected so that they can live quality lives free from inequalities and harm.
Hello from South Africa! 🇿🇦
Over the next couple days, our Researcher + Facilitator, @MrGeepGeep, will be joining scores of young activists, policymakers, + other education actors for the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education convening.
#FemNet4GTE
Today, on #InternationalDayoftheGirl, we celebrate girls’ vision for the future—a future where every girl has the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about her body and health.
Commemorating #WorldSexualHealthDay with an important reminder: Breaking the stigma against HIV and AIDS requires us to change the way we speak about HIV prevention and living with HIV.
#ZeroStigma!
We have to do more than talk to people about HIV prevention. They need to hear about living positively with HIV as well.
A reminder from our friend TeHilla Paul from @feminitt 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Comprehensive sexuality education helps learners to develop healthy practices that enable positive relationships by challenging harmful norms + stereotypes that produce violent behaviors + beliefs.
A healthy world is a world where respect is commonplace.
#WorldSexualHealthDay
Will you join the movement to #endperiodpoverty?
Ending period poverty requires systemic changes that reduces barriers to accessing period products + menstrual health education + services.
Join us as we continue to break the stigma: pass the pad for a #safecycle!
Imagine a world where young people can learn without interruption…⭐️ 📚
Menstrual equity legislation reduces barriers to learning as it ensures that students in need can have a #SafeCycle.
Learn more about campaign here: feminittcaribbean.org/pass-t…
Despite the removal of the 'pink tax' in 🇹🇹, period products are still expensive.
Ending period poverty requires long term shifts that enables access to period products without financial barriers so that everyone can experience a dignified menstruation: feminittcaribbean.org/pass-t…
🚨 Blog Alert 🚨
In our latest blog, our writers, Nyala Thompson- Grunwald and @apphiab_ emphasise the importance of menstrual health education and access to free period products in schools.
Let’s Break The Stigma: Pass the Pad!
Read more here: feminittcaribbean.org/post/f…
Did you see us in @GuardianTT’s WE Mag?
Our latest campaign under our #SafeCycle programme, Break the Stigma: Pass the Pad is in the 🗞️!
This campaign advocates for a #MenstrualEquityAct that provides free period products for school aged children: guardian.co.tt/article/break…
Breaking the stigma against menstruation provides a space for young people to ask for help when needed and share their experiences openly with each other.
Break the stigma, pass the pad for a dignified menstruation.
Learn more at: feminittcaribbean.org/pass-t…
Students should be able to attend school without being forced to miss classes because of period poverty.
Let’s Break the Stigma: Pass the Pad!
We’re calling for a #MenstrualEquityAct to ensure access to free menstrual products for school-aged children: feminittcaribbean.org/pass-t…
Hot off the press 🗞️: “With the aid of menstrual health education and care banks, it enables people with the tools to recognise the normality of menstruation + reduce stigma.” Aziza, 15 year old student
Read more: newsday.co.tt/2024/08/11/fem…
#YouthDay
“Menstrual health education and menstrual equity are crucial for students' development.” - Xala Ramesar, Co-ED, Feminitt Caribbean
Read more about our latest campaign via our press release: feminittcaribbean.org/post/b…
#SafeCycle
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Is a menstrual equity act on your manifesto for #2025 Elections? 🇹🇹
Throughout this month, we take you on a journey as we continue our advocacy for a #MenstrualEquityAct to ensure that school-aged children can access free menstrual products.
🔗PR: feminittcaribbean.org/post/b…
Check out the blog post below 👇
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🗞️New on the blog! 🗞️
Writer, Nyala Thompson Grunwald shares some reflections and key considerations on the impact of the global climate crisis on the Caribbean.
Read more here: feminittcaribbean.org/post/h…
#ClimateJustice #GenderJustice
