The period January 2021-June 2022 was a period of intense work for the Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CADV) as we continued to meet our mandate to work assiduously to end all forms of gender-based violence in Trinidad and Tobago. Persons especially affected by domestic violence, and in particular women and girls, continue to struggle […]
Due to the advocacy of women’s organisations and across the Caribbean, two critical amendments were made to the Act in 1999 and 2019. Now, elders, children and other vulnerable persons in a household can apply for and obtain a protection order. August 2021 was declared as the Domestic Violence Act Awareness Month during which time […]
In 2021, CADV commenced a pilot project called First Time, Last Time (FTLT). This is a programme that targets older adolescents and youth to prevent the initiation of violence in relationships. The central idea of the programme is that everyone can make a change to embrace and practice non-violence in their relationships. The title […]
CADV is committed to partnerships as an effective approach to policy advocacy to achieve changes in law, programming and mobilizing resources. In recognition of the broad network of committed advocates and active supporters in the sphere of gender-based violence, CADV initiated a collective call to action which morphed into an Alliance For State Action (ASA). […]
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The 16 Days of Activism is an annual international campaign on gender based violence that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. This year, CADV chose to focus on messaging for children and adolescents. We’ve proudly produced six public education videos which addressed […]
As we start the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls, there is no denying that 2020 has been a year of challenge and uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting lockdown, is causing untold economic, social, and psychological hardships to everyone. Everywhere, including in Trinidad and Tobago, reports of domestic […]
The CADV acknowledges the tremendous support of ANSA McAL Group of Companies as they continue to support the work of the Coalition. A state of the art printer and laptop were generously gifted to the organization to be used towards fulfilling CADV’s mission to end Domestic Violence in Trinidad and Tobago. Evidence shows that crises such as […]
The Coalition against Domestic Violence extends its deepest condolences to the family of Reshma Kanchan. It is heartbreaking that this young woman, mother of two has been murdered and in this brutal way. We call for appropriate psychosocial support and other support interventions for this family. In 2020, at least 20 women were killed by […]
Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CADV) responded to the critical need to provide safe spaces for victims of domestic violence during the Covid-19 stay-at-home period. CADV mobilised financial resources in the sum of $75,000, which were disbursed to the five functioning non-governmental shelters in Trinidad, namely Goshen House, Half Way House 2016, Myrtle’s Place, The Shelter […]
As stay at home restrictions came into effect across the globe to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) an unintended crisis began to sprout- an increase in domestic violence incidents. So we teamed up with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and experts to share some helpful tips to help victims and perpetrators manage relations during […]
Take a look at our August 2020 Issue of The Coalition Pulse Newsletter! Welcome to the first issue of The Coalition Pulse! My name is Sabrina Mowlah-Baksh and I am thrilled to introduce you to our quarterly newsletter. We are living in unprecedented times; a global pandemic, contracting economies and heightened tensions across regions. All valid […]
CADV advocates for changes in legislation that more effectively address the needs of vulnerable persons such as women, minors, elderly, disabled and sexual minorities as it relates to domestic and gender-based violence. The Coalition, working in alliance with several organisations, has been a chief advocate for the following primary legislation: • The Domestic Violence Act, 1991 […]
