The Ministry of Gender Affairs launched the observance of 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, on Friday November 26th.
The launch ceremony was held at the Artisan Village, at Pinney’s, Nevis.
In attendance were Federal Minster of Gender Affairs, the Hon Eugene Hamilton; Jr. Minister of Gender Affairs on Nevis the Hon. Hazel Brandy Williams; officers Department of Gender Affairs from both St. Kitts and Nevis as well as performers.
Here is an excerpt from Minister Brandy-Williams’ address on that day:
She also provided these statistics on gender based violence:
Jr. Minister of Gender Affairs on Nevis the Hon. Hazel Brandy Williams
