Girls First International, Kingston (2026)

19/04/2026

Here’s the truth we’ve always known: sexual violence isn’t “out there.” It’s right here in our homes, our communities and our country.

Globally, millions of women and girls are affected.
In the Caribbean, the numbers are among the highest.
And in Jamaica… the reality is closer than many of us want to admit.

Some cases are reported. Many are not.
And even the numbers we have are rising…

So the question is no longer if this is happening.

The question is: What are we willing to do about it?

👉 Raise awareness
👉 Demand justice
👉 Support survivors

Silence has never protected anyone.

If this moved you, please don’t just scroll.
Share it. Talk about it. Be part of the shift.

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the power of the simplicity in this principle:

“Give to Gain”

For nearly a decade, Girls First International has walked alongside girls and women, reminding them that when they uplift another girl, they rise too.

Giving encouragement.
Giving support.
Giving courage.

We’ve discovered that what we gain is confidence, community, and a future where girls stand stronger together.

This is the heart of Girls First and today, we celebrate every woman who is learning that her voice, her kindness, and her leadership matter.

💜 Happy International Women’s Day

01/12/2025

December 1 marks World AIDS Day. Today we honor the lives affected, amplifying the truth, and advocating for the protection of all especially girls and young women across the Caribbean.

In our region, women account for more than half of new HIV infections, and girls ages 15–24 remain at heightened risk due to gender inequality, stigma, and violence.

At Girls First, we remain committed to education, empowerment, and creating safer environments where girls can thrive, protect themselves, and access the support they deserve.

❤️ Let’s break the stigma.
💡 Let’s choose awareness.
🤝 Let’s protect our girls.

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25/11/2025

Today, November 25, we join the global community in recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls — a reminder that protection, justice, and dignity are urgent, non-negotiable rights.

Here’s what the numbers tell us:

🔸 Over 1 in 4 Jamaican women report experiencing physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. (UNFPA Caribbean)
🔸 1 in 3 women worldwide has been subjected to physical or sexual violence. (WHO)
🔸 In Jamaica, over 80% of girls aged 9–17 say they feel unsafe in at least one space in their community. (UNICEF Jamaica)

These are not just statistics — they represent our daughters, sisters, friends, co-workers, and neighbours.
And today, we choose to stand for them.

💜 Wear purple today to show your solidarity.
💜 Speak up when something doesn’t look right.
💜 Support organizations doing the work to protect women and girls.
💜 Commit to creating safer homes, safer communities, and a safer Jamaica.

Together, we can break cycles of silence and build futures of safety, strength, and hope.

06/11/2025

As a result of the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, disaster has spread all across the island especially in the western parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover and St. James.

These places are are primed to become hotspots for victimization as homes and schools are damaged. Violence, exploitation, and displacement increase during disaster recovery, worse when phone lines, power, and internet are down.

That means the most important protection system right now is community awareness. If you see something, hear something, or sense something is wrong, do not ignore it.

Keep watch. Speak up. Protect!

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🚨 If someone is in danger and cannot call for help:

✅ Report directly at the nearest police station or to any JCF officer on duty

✅ Tell a shelter coordinator, teacher, nurse, relief volunteer, or church leader

✅ If staying in a shelter, stay close to trusted people, avoid isolated areas, and report anyone who makes you feel unsafe even if “nothing happened yet”

✅ Ask someone with phone or data access to call on your behalf

✅ If you’re able, write down what you observed (names, location, time) so it can be reported later

✅ Abuse can be reported even if you are not the victim

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Hotlines & Help in Jamaica

📞 Police (CISOCA): Report an emergency: 119

📞Woman Inc 24-Hour Crisis Centre: 876-929-2997 (Kingston) / 876-952-9533 (St James)

📞Jamaica Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-598-7607

📞Report Child Abuse (CPFSA): 211 (toll-free) / WhatsApp 876-878-2882

📞SafeSpot 24-hr child & teen helpline: 888-SAFE-SPOT or 888-723-3776 | WhatsApp: 876-439-5199

📞ODPEM – Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (National EOC): Toll-free 1-888-225-5637; landlines (876) 906-9674-5

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🔁 If you are safe and online, please do TWO things today:
1. Share this post to increase awareness
2. Save it so you have the numbers when needed

Girls First stands with every girl navigating crisis, loss, or danger right now. We see you. We are looking out for you.
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