Encouraged by progress made to say NO to discrimination during the Regional Caribbean Dialogue on #LGBTI DATA opened by Hon Arthur Holder Speaker of parliament #Barbados 👉 6% of #Caribbean GDP is lost due to discrimination against LGBTQI+ ECADE UN Free & Equal Parliamentarians for Global Action

“We are in an unprecedented opportunity in the Caribbean, because there is good data around LGBTI issues. We have the numbers and we have the extent of the challenges” Introduction by Phil Crehan Philip R. Crehan to day 2 of the LGBTQI+ DATA📊 Roundtables #LGBTIData Parliamentarians for Global Action

The challenge today is turning DATA into policies and transformative action, highlights Philip R. Crehan. We will address this at today’s DATA 📊 roundtables. Join us 🔴 via Being LGBTI in the Caribbean or register HERE to follow DAY 2 lgbtqicaribbeandata.org/index.html

“We know that diverse teams working in an inclusive environment are more innovative, it is a substantial competitive advantage” Collette Delaney, Chief Executive Officer at CIBC First Caribbean International Bank @CIBC_FCIB #BeingLGBTI #LGBTIData 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Starting day 2 with a discussion by Phil Crehan on what was discussed yesterday and the importance of making sure data is used by diverse stakeholders.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Colette Delaney CEO of First Caribbean Bank speaks about the importance of LGBTI+ persons social inclusion and the work that needs to be done to reach that inclusion.

Happening next: Roundtables 9 and 10 of the LGBTQI+ D.A.T.A.📊 Event on “Perspectives from the Private Sector” and “Decolonizing Global Finance & Partnerships”. All information on the event available HERE ➡️ lgbtqicaribbeandata.org Parliamentarians for Global Action ECADE #LGBTIData

🔴Speaker of the House, #Belize, Honourable Valerie Woods, stresses that “parliamentarians can play an important role in becoming spokespersons for change, to promote diversity in our legislative work” during her intervention at the #LGBTQI+ D.A.T.A. 📊 Roundtables in #Barbados

🔴Jay Gilliam, USAID ‘s Senior LGBTQI+ Coordinator, addresses #LGBTI CSOs in the Caribbean: “Your work strengthens the LGBTQI+ community, giving all those around the world more hope. We see your expertise and wisdom.” Parliamentarians for Global Action ECADE #LGBTIData

🔴Happening now: Simone Harris @876Alchemist guiding the conclusions of the LGBTQI+ D.A.T.A. 📊 Roundtables in #Barbados #LGBTIData

✨ An inspiring + insightful time in Barbados, discussing data-driven transformative action to advance LGBTQI+ inclusion across the Caribbean. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Proud to rep @OFB_LGBT w/ @donnyapiggott huge congrats to Philip R. Crehan ECADE UniBAM Belize UN Development Colours Caribbean 🏳️‍🌈 Visibly Strong Parliamentarians for Global Action 👏🏽

The team of a lifetime that organized a Caribbean Regional Dialogue Roundtable on LGBT D.A.T.A. led by LGBT CSOs in Barbados.Philip R. Crehan Top that Armstrong Alexis Deputy Secretary General- CARICOM CARICOM Secretary General CARICOM: Caribbean Community Belize MFAFT 🇧🇿 Beltraide

last week I met queer activists in the Caribbean who struggle to get $20 food hampers for trans people out of work and this week I’m in NYC where for-profit gay galas are costing half a million dollars 💸

Being LGBTI in the Caribbean,Armstrong Alexis Deputy Secretary General- CARICOM,Belize MFAFT 🇧🇿 CARICOM: Caribbean Community CARICOM Secretary General if LGBT CSOs in the Caribbean can meet with the SG of the OAS in Peru, when will we be able to meet the SG of CARICOM.

La interseccionalidad se manifiesta en realidades de desigualdad de personas migrantes que también forman parte de la comunidad #LGBTIQ+ 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Lee aquí la relatoría del evento virtual "Desafíos de las personas #LGBTIQ+ en la movilidad humana" 🌎⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/3IXAPeH

Inspiring presentations from INEGI INFORMA’s Graciela Márquez Colín, Ghana Statistical Service’s Samuel Kobina Annim, Philip R. Crehan and others on insights uncovered on gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ communities, and beyond. Some highlights 👇

Chatting on inclusive development practices with UniBAM Belize and Tyler Boyce over good ☕️

On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, let's pledge to support our LGBTQIA+ loved ones. Together, we can break down the stigma and create a safe and respectful community for everyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOBIT2023 #IDAHOBIT

Sharing my latest publication with Philip R. Crehan for BID Invest - IDB Invest: idbinvest.org/en/publication…