by Paula Harper-Grant | Nov 22, 2017 | Top Stories
Several male entrepreneurs recently got the opportunity to show off their skills when the Bureau of Gender Affairs hosted a Symposium and showcase, for men and boys last weekend at the Queen’s Park Steel Shed. Speaking at the launch of the showcase and symposium, the...
by Paula Harper-Grant | Nov 13, 2017 | Top Stories
Acting Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Patricia Boyce, believes it is time to stop the negative gender stereotyping. Speaking today at the launch of activities to mark International Men’s Day (IMD), Mrs. Boyce cautioned that the day “should not be seen as...
by Paula Harper-Grant | Nov 6, 2017 | Ministry News
On Sunday, November 19, Barbados will join over 70 countries in observing International Men’s Day (IMD), which will have as its theme: Making a difference for Men and Boys. Acting Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Patricia Boyce, told the Barbados Government...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 24, 2017 | banner, Top Stories
Between the ages of four and six, Alicia Bailey was raped by friends of the family; by her father at the age of 10 and again at 15; and then at various stages of her life well into adulthood. Today, she wants one thing – for the rights of victims in similar situations...
by Deirdre Gittens | Sep 1, 2017 | Ministry News
The Bureau of Gender Affairs in collaboration with several men’s organisations, the Community Development Department and Youth Affairs, will host a Men’s Forum on Men and Aging, at St. Mark’s Community Centre on Thursday, September 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m....