Together We Must

18/05/2024

The Spotlight Initiative Compendium of Innovative and Good Practices and Lessons Learned presents the
programmatic learning and impact generated by the implementation of Spotlight Initiative from 2018 to 2023.
It documents the Initiative’s unique approach in operating and delivering comprehensive and rights-based
programmes on ending violence against women and girls. Presenting a suite of more than 50 case studies across
six outcome areas and cross-cutting themes, the Compendium provides policymakers and practitioners with
knowledge that is innovative, high-impact, sustainable and rooted in local context and needs.

The development of the Compendium involved a participatory process. The Compendium draws on existing tools,
research and the expertise and contributions of Spotlight Initiative programmes. It presents a critical source of
information and evidence for designing and implementing programmes that can be replicated and scaled-up
widely to drive progress not only on Goal 5: Gender Equality, but across all the Sustainable Development Goals.

Access here: https://spotlightinitiative.org/publications/compendium-innovative-and-good-practices-and-lessons-learned

TWM EMERGE, our home grown intervention for men who commit domestic violence in Antigua and Barbuda was funded by the Spotlight Initiative

The Compendium of Innovative and Good Practices and Lessons Learned presents the programmatic learning and impact generated by the implementation of Spotlight Initiative from 2018 to 2023. It documents Spotlight Initiative’s unique approach in operating and delivering comprehensive and rights-base...

08/04/2024

06/04/2024

CANARI is very pleased to share the attached position paper, The Caribbean we want: Civil Society recommendations for transformative pathways to Caribbean sustainable development, that was developed based on stakeholder perspectives and inputs from the dialogues. You can also download the paper at: https://bit.ly/4cI5Qji

This position paper outlines key challenges and four actionable recommendations:

Optimise the contribution of civil society through strong, mutually beneficial partnerships
Promote and support locally owned environmental and social enterprises
Incorporate environmental, social, climate and gender justice at all levels of governance
Pursue only development and disaster mitigation options that are in harmony with nature and aligned to social development objectives
We now wish to invite you/your organization to endorse our position paper at this link: https://bit.ly/3PJhUa8

Your support will signal your commitment to advancing sustainable development goals in the Caribbean and your willingness to collaborate with other CSOs in our shared endeavour. We believe that by uniting our efforts and leveraging the expertise and resources of civil society, we can make significant strides towards a more equitable, resilient and prosperous future.

Additionally, we encourage you to share this initiative with your respective governments. By amplifying our collective voice and advocating for inclusive policies at the governmental level, we can drive meaningful change and create a positive impact on our communities.

We look forward to your support and ensuring Caribbean civil society has a strong voice in this important process.

Thank you for your interest in endorsing "The Caribbean We Want: Civil Society Recommendations for Transformative Pathways to Caribbean Sustainable Development." This document is a culmination of extensive dialogues and consultations with Caribbean civil society organizations and stakeholders, aimed...

06/04/2024

SIDS4 Gender Forum and CSO Forum. Learn more here:

4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States Charting the Course Toward R

31/01/2024

We thank the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority for this information:

The MSME Clearing House is an online portal which provides access to women entrepreneurs to resources, tools, and best practices. The Clearing House provides an avenue by which women via the use of technology can engage in the digital economy thereby impacting their lives and by extension their respective economies. The portal allows for online learning at self-pace and offers a support community which is women centric. The portal a forum for women entrepreneurs to have access to support on all stages of the business journey. A part of the MSME Clearing house is the Custom Learning Path for the Caribbean which provides support via tools and resources targeted to Caribbean women. The links for the MSME Clearing House and the Custom Learning Path for the Caribbean are provided below for your information and to be shared with your clients.

OAS WEE MSME Clearinghouse: https://wee-msme-clearinghouse.com/

Custom Learning Path for the Caribbean

The formalization Toolkit is an online practical guide for entrepreneurs on how to formalize their businesses and navigate the institutional systems needed to complete the process. The Toolkit outlines the step-by-step process of how to register a business name and provides information on the various Statutory requirements. The link for the formalization Toolkit can be found below. Please click on your national flag when you access the site for the Antigua and Barbuda Toolkit.

Business Formalization Toolkits: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1gQ8Izf8cJHcRMd4_O8aqMOLmjiUOzAxw

08/01/2024

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2023/12/international-womens-day-2024-invest-in-women-accelerate-progress

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to achieve prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generatio...

14/12/2023

The holidays can be rough! Violence is NEVER the answer. Support is available.

Directorate of Gender Affairs, Antigua Barbuda 24-hour crisis hotline 463-5555
EMERGE - 24 hour WhatsApp 729-5081

14/12/2023

“The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States will be a pivotal moment to steer SIDS toward a resilient and prosperous future and assist them to overcome the barriers that hinder their progress and potential. It is our collective responsibility to help island states navigate the existential challenge posed by climate change and other adversities. Safeguarding oceans and marine ecosystems is crucial not only for the survival of SIDS, but for all of us.” - Ms. Rabab Fatima, High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) will take place from 27 to 30 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda under the theme “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity”. The Conference is expected to agree on a bold new Programme of Action for SIDS, with concrete and measurable targets to support SIDS to achieve their sustainable development objectives over the next ten years. The outcome will build on the SAMOA Pathway (2014), Mauritius Strategy (2005) and Barbados Programme of Action (1994).

10/12/2023

Congrats sister!

Carrack Jones, the fourteen-year-old sailor from Antigua and Barbuda may have just set a new world record. The competitive sailor, left Antigua on Wednesday in an Optimist sailboat, a small single-handed dinghy measuring just over 7 feet long. His destination: St. Maarten, a challenging journey spanning 100 nautical miles.

While the record is yet to be officially verified, it appears that Jones might be the newest record holder for the longest distance sailed in an Optimist boat. The ambitious teenager had hoped to reach St. Maarten by 5 pm on Thursday, but his arrival was delayed until just before midnight, spending a second night on the waves.

The record's verification now rests in the hands of yacht clubs on both ends of the journey, who will scrutinize the details of this feat.