On November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the UWI Open Campus Anguilla and the Gender Affairs Unit collaborated with “Social Solutions” and Radio Anguilla to present a panel discussion on “Post Disaster Stress and Domestic Violence”. During the special two-hour session of the popular Saturday morning programme, host Pastor Philip Gumbs engaged presenters Miss Rochelle Rogers, Miss Tirichmir Gumbs and Rev. Lindsay Richardson on the timely topic.
Two of the participants, Miss Rochelle Rogers and Rev. Lindsay Richardson were participants in the recent UWI Post Disaster Community-Based Psychosocial Training. Rogers, who is the Programme Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health in the National Chronic Disease Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, as well as an avid advocate for gender and youth development focused on domestic violence and sexual health in relation to the post-disaster period.
Methodist Minister and Correctional Services Counsellor at Her Majesty’s Prison, Rev. Lindsay Richardson addressed the added stress/stressors that happen post-disaster and how these can lead to instances of domestic and/or gender-based violence and shared information about stress-relief or psychosocial support and overcoming trauma.
Compliance/Office Manager and Vice Dean of Operations for The National Youth Ambassador Corps, Miss Tirichmir Gumbs focused on domestic violence and the “Youth Perspective.”
Gender Development Coordinator, Dr. Ronya Foy Connor and UWI Open Campus BOT Manager and Gender Activist, Dr. Phyllis Fleming-Banks also participated in the programme, which was also streamed live on Facebook via Radio Anguilla and Lloyd Gumbs Photography. The panel discussion launched the activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism on Anguilla from November 25 – December 10th under the theme, “Leaving No One Behind – Anguilla Strong.”
The UWI Open Campus Anguilla and the Gender Affairs Unit are expressing the appreciation to the panelists, the hosts of Social Solutions, Radio Anguilla and Lloyd Gumbs Photography for their role in helping to build awareness on these issues of national importance, as they work together to ensure that no one is left behind.
-Press Release
