September 15th, 2026 Democracy is often discussed in terms of elections, political parties and public institutions. But democracy is also about something more fundamental: whether people can understand, participate in and influence the decisions that shape their lives. This year’s International Day of Democracy reminds us that when every voice counts, democracy delivers. For PinkContinue reading “Statement in Observance of the International Day of Democracy 2026”
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Redefining Masculinities Welcomes the Introduction of Paternity Leave in Barbados’ 2025 Budget Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11th, 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados – Redefining Masculinities commends the Mottley Administration for its commitment to gender equality and family well-being through the introduction of three weeks of statutory paternity leave for men, as announced in the 2025 Budget Speech. This landmark policy, slated to take effect on June 1, 2025, marksContinue reading “Redefining Masculinities Welcomes the Introduction of Paternity Leave in Barbados’ 2025 Budget Speech”
Pink Parliament: Registration For Cohort 4 Is Open!
Are you interested in applying for Pink Parliament’s Class of 2022-2023? Here’s what you need to know! Pink Parliament is an initiative by Life In Leggings: Caribbean Alliance Against Gender-based Violence (Registered Charity #1602). The initiative seeks to inspire and encourage girls and young women between the ages 14-20 to pursue careers in politics andContinue reading “Pink Parliament: Registration For Cohort 4 Is Open!”
Pink Parliament Initiative Wins CIVICUS Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Award
Media Release A Celebration of People Power Winners of the 2021 Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards reflect the power of collective action. The Awards, named for human rights icon Nelson Mandela and former First Lady of South Africa and Mozambique, humanitarian Graça Machel, honour the power of people to demand change for a more just,Continue reading “Pink Parliament Initiative Wins CIVICUS Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Award”
Pink Parliament: Registration For Cohort 3 Is Open!
Are you interested in applying for Pink Parliament’s Class of 2021-2022? Here’s what you need to know! Pink Parliament is an initiative by Life In Leggings: Caribbean Alliance Against Gender-based Violence in collaboration with The Barbados Youth Development Council and in partnership with the The University of the West Indies, Open Campus – Women &Continue reading “Pink Parliament: Registration For Cohort 3 Is Open!”
