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#EdwidgeDanticat is one of the Caribbean’s most beloved authors, for her searing fiction and unsparing essays and memoirs. She speaks with Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw about the roots of her work, and if and how writing can bridge gaps of understanding and empathy. #Bocas2024

Certificaatuitreiking Training Interventie Gendergerelateerd- en Huiselijk Geweld voor Politie en Militaire Politie op vrijdag 5 april een driedaagse ‘Training Interventie Gendergerelateerd- en Huiselijk Geweld voor Politie en Militaire Politie’.

Join us for intimate, insightful and thought-provoking interviews with award-winning and beloved authors Irenosen Okojie, Dionne Brand, #GeetanjaliShree, #EdwidgeDanticat, and #ChristinaSharpe. Details at: bocaslitfest.com/programme #bocas2024 Powered by ngctrinidadandtobago

“Making a space for Caribbean stories and voices — here at home and in the world at large — is at the very core of our mission, our ethos, our passion, and our everyday work.” - Nicholas Laughlin, Festival & Programme Director, Bocas Lit Fest. #bocas2024 ttpanetwork.com/2024/04/20/ngc…

FACT on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 🤯Only 13% of all elected leaders of multilateral organizations have been women since 1945. 👉According to this report of @‌GWLvoices: unwo.men/ySh250RghPp Peace needs #WomenInMultilateralism.

De zangeres Mireille Stolz (77) gaat de liedjes die ze in het verleden heeft gezongen en die toen al dan niet (goed) waren vastgelegd, opnieuw uitbrengen. “Vooral de nummers die ik als tiener zong, toen ik de ‘s’ niet goed kon uitspreken", vertelt ze. parbode.com/muziek-mireill…

UPCOMING EVENT: A Step Forward, A Step Back: The Underpinnings of #GenderInequality in African Family Laws 📅Wed, 15 May ⏲️3 pm - 5.30 pm East Africa Time Register for our upcoming webinar to launch our groundbreaking report on key trends in #FamilyLaw reform in #Africa.

6 months ago we shared the story of Amani, a psychoterapist from #Rafah who never gave up her mission to support those traumatized by years of conflict. On 7 May an airstrike killed Amani and her 4 children. We call for an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza. unwo.men/Xpz050RAWg4

No more ❌abuse ❌discrimination ❌hate On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia we urge all stakeholders to foster intersectional alliances & call for equality, justice, & freedom for #LGBTIQ + people! #IDAHOBIT statement: unwo.men/bVcv50RINKf

I am humblied by this kind recognition from fellow African women. It is an honor to work beside you on this important journey of ensuring African women enjoy equality in all spheres of life. Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD)

BREAKING: Irish actress and Bridgerton star, Nicola Coughlan, has now raised $2 million for Palestinian children. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

BREAKING: In a shocking resurfaced clip, Donald Trump’s VP nominee JD Vance says women should stay in violent marriages “for the sake of their kids”. Retweet so all Americans know how repulsive JD Vance really is.

BREAKING: New polling shows that a majority of Americans believe a 2nd Trump Administration would be an “absolute nightmare”.

BREAKING: The media might not say it, but Democrats are by far more enthusiastic about electing Vice President Kamala Harris as President than Republicans are about electing Donald Trump. Retweet so all Americans see the enthusiasm at Kamala’s rally today.

BREAKING: United Kingdom Just Banned Donald Trump from fleeing to Great Britain to escape prosecution in the United States.

1/2 Ambassador Sébastien Sigouin was pleased to be accepted as Plenipotentiary Representative of Canada to CARICOM as he presented his letters of Credence to the Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett.

For 79 years, the United Nations has brought the international community together to make progress on global challenges like protecting human rights, climate change, and much more. On #UnitedNationsDay, we recommit to doing our part to make this progress possible. ow.ly/Ub6V50TStKI

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (#CFLI) partner, KHOSE Foundation 🇸🇷, has been meeting with Indigenous village leaders of #BigiPoika, #Powakka & #HollandseKamp to discuss a project that will help build their capacities in resource and environmental management.

BREAKING: Stunning reporting from CNN reveals sources within the Trump campaign believe the bottom has fallen out from underneath Donald Trump. There is a sense of panic within the Trump campaign. This is huge.