Gender Affairs Anguilla, of the Ministry of Social Development and Education, has announced the opening of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” full programme of activities from November 25 – December 10. The 16 Days marks the observance of The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25), International Human Rights Defenders Day (November 29), World AIDS Day (December 1), International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) and Human Rights Day (December 10).
The theme for Anguilla’s 16 Days of Activism is “Be A Pillar” – encouraging men and women to be a pillar to 1) Stop Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, 2) End Child Sexual Abuse, and 3) Stand against Stigma and Discrimination. Each of the events happening during the 16 Days will highlight one of these three focus areas. To open the activities, the Minister of Social Development and Education, with responsibility for Gender Affairs, Hon. Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers will deliver opening remarks to be aired on Facebook @GenderAffairsAnguilla on November 25. The full line-up of events is as follows:
Programme Schedule
Friday, 27 November 2020
• Spoken Word Performance, Skit and Discussion about GBV at the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School. Play written and directed by Akema and Tyree. ALL DAY.
Saturday, 28 November 2020
• Social Solutions Radio Programme on Radio Anguilla “Men, Violence and Personal Abuses” 8:30 – 10:00 am leading up to the “Mentally Speaking” panel discussion.
• “Mentally Speaking” panel discussion at the Ministry of Finance (Conference Room) from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Centered around the topic of “Gender Based Violence.” Hosted by @ Mentality.ai.
Sunday, 29 November 2020 – INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS DAY
• Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN) Anniversary Celebration and 16 Days of Activism Church Service at Kingdom Citizens Church – 10:00 am
Monday, 30 November 2020
• Premiere of Part 1 of 3 “Orange Table Talk” in partnership with the Let’s Talk Foundation on Radio Anguilla from 1:00 – 1:30 pm.
Similar to the popular Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk,” the 16 Days of Activism “Orange Table Talk” is a candid space to discuss taboo issues such as violence and abuse in a real, honest and open forum.
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 – WORLD AIDS DAY
• ACAN Health Fair – Free Health Screenings, Tests and Counseling/Mental Health and Psychosocial Support services available. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Anguilla Social Security Lot
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
• Part 2 of 3 “Orange Table Talk” in partnership with the Department of Sports and Sports Week on Radio Anguilla 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Topic: “Sports, Masculinity/Femininity and Violence.
Thursday, 3 December 2020 – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS
• A Walk with a Difference in partnership with the Department of Sports, the iSpeak Autism Awareness Society and UP Girl. 5:30 – 7:30 pm starting at the Ruthwill Auditorium Gazebo to Coronation Park.
“A Walk with A Difference” is a simulation of challenges that persons with various disabilities can face on a daily basis. Participants will gain some first-hand experience of the tests that come with being blindfolded, being in a wheelchair, having arms bound and walking with one leg bound (3-legged walk). All are invited to participate in this unique activity.
Friday, 4 December 2020
• The Finale – Part 3 of 3 “Orange Table Talk” in partnership with the Let’s Talk Foundation on Radio Anguilla at 1:00 – 1:30 pm.
Saturday, 5 December 2020
• “Orange Table Talk” Series Replay on Radio Anguilla from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, 6 December 2020
• Navigating challenges of Stigma and Discrimination: A Dialogue with the Spanish-speaking community from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on Voice of Creation 106.7 FM. Facilitated by Hyacinth Bradley, Community Services Planner
Monday, 7 December 2020
• Launch of the “SHIFT; Campaign” on Facebook @GenderAffairsAnguilla
• “Un Camino a la accion: Construyendo pilares, reforzando comunidades” Session en Espanol.
“A Pathway for Action: Building Pillars, Strengthening Communities” Workshop in Spanish from 8:30 am – 12:15 pm at the DYC Training Room. In partnership with Hyacinth Bradley, Community Services Planner.
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
• Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Session #1 in partnership with the Royal Anguilla Police Force, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at RAPF Headquarters. Spaces are limited. Please call email Ronya.Foy-Connor@gov.ai to register (either for session #1 or #2).
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
• Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Session #2 in partnership with the Royal Anguilla Police Force, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at RAPF Headquarters. Spaces are limited. Please call email Ronya.Foy-Connor@gov.ai to register (either for session #1 or #2).
Thursday, 10 December 2018 – HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
• MoU Signing of Anguilla’s Domestic Violence Hotline
Dr. Ronya Foy Connor, Gender Development Coordinator thanks the following partners for their support and collaboration: UP Girl, Mentality, iSpeak Autism Awareness Society, Department of Sports, Community Services Planner, Royal Anguilla Police Force, Thoughtful, Radio Anguilla, Let’s Talk Foundation, Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN), Kingdom Gospel Global Outreach Ministries, Klassique Dance Academy and the Department of Education.
For more information, please contact Dr. Ronya Foy Connor at (264) 497-3930, Ronya.Foy-Connor@gov.ai, www.GenderAffairsAnguilla.com or Facebook @GenderAffairsAnguilla.
– Press Release
