International Volunteer Day 2021, December 5

From our Board of Directors to our community advocates in the fields, CFPA utility #volunteerism in all aspects of our work regionally, from Anguilla to Trinidad and Tobago. This year’s theme for International Volunteer Day: Volunteer now for our common future, reminds us of the Caribbean proverb, “many hands make light work”. Together we are […]

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In the Caribbean, there is not much data, stats, and research on the lives of trans-women; but we know from our work that their experiences are real, even if it is unreported or misreported. The harassment, violence, and inequalities they face by society, in access to services and health care, and the freedoms and enjoyment […]

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World AIDS Day 2021, December 1. Men being part of the solution to end AIDS and gender inequalities

Studies have shown that stigma, discrimination, and gender-based violence have direct links to the risks of HIV infections, including the inability to access life-saving healthcare for victims of abuse. Men, you are part of the SOLUTION, together we can work together to End Inequalities, and End AIDS. Let’s start the conversation. Message us on HOW […]

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Violence against migrants/ human trafficking in the Caribbean November 29

Do you know that women make up nearly 60% of migrants in the Caribbean? Women migrants across the region are subject to harassment, rape, human trafficking, exploitation and abuse. For the #CFPA #16Days of Activism to #EndGBV, we call on governments to meet the social, economic needs of migrants, including legal status, health and education, […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2021, November 25

The first flyer was posted with the CFPA statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, prepared by CEO Patricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth. In Observance Of The International Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women – Message From The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation Today, November 25th marks the 30th anniversary of the 16 […]

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30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Eliminate Violence against Women

Today, November 25th marks the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Eliminate Violence against Women. The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) joins the worldwide call for governments to take urgent action to ensure discriminatory laws and practices are rejected, and to implement policies and mechanisms to enable women to access justice, […]

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