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Women Against Rape

Women Against Rape Inc.(W.A.R.) is a Non Governmental organisation established in 2008 to develop gender transformative mechanisms that would contribute favorably to sustainable development. Our work is framed in the context of gender & health, using the definition of health as coined by the World Health organisation (WHO) ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. The social determinants of health are the conditions in which we are…

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Artistes in Direct Support

Artistes in Direct Support As a non-governmental organization, Artistes in Direct Support, established in 1992, it comprises staff and volunteers of different ages and experiences, who use their talents in music, drama and dance and peer education to promote HIV/AIDS/STI Education through the Arts, Peer Education, Awareness Outreaches, Support Groups and various trainings. AIDS has been working with the Most at Risk Population (MSM and CSW) Over this time, we have specialized in community mobilization, capacity building, counseling and testing,…

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SASOD Guyana

Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination What is SASOD? The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) is a human rights organisation and movement dedicated to achieving equality and justice for all Guyanese, especially those suffering discrimination based on their sexuality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. SASOD was formed in 2003 by young people as a progressive, student response to the public debates about including “sexual orientation” as grounds for discrimination in the Guyana constitution. SASOD’s programmatic work is…

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Happy 3rd Anniversary, SLF Family!

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“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi The initial vision of The Silver Lining Foundation was to do what was necessary as much as possible. Three years later, the vision remains the same; we’ve managed to do some grand impossibilities. The Foundation was founded by a group of young, motivated individuals seeking an avenue to assist and provide a safe place for those who were plagued with…

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Christmas Message 2014

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Do you know what our most cherished gift is? YOU. Throughout all of 2014, you’ve stood at our side in the push to end bullying and discrimination. We welcomed new members and we joined with new ambassadors who fought on all levels- from the boardroom to the classroom and even the online chatroom. The Foundation saw an expansion of the Safe Space initiative to different tertiary educational institutions and the formation of the new anti-bullying coalition, spearheaded by United Nations…

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No More ‘Playing Politics’ With People’s Lives

According to Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Trinidad and Tobago is not yet ready to decriminalize homosexuality. Additionally, she states that it is not an issue for the Government to decide but one the people must decide. This statement brings to light an abdication of responsibility by the Prime Minister. Is Trinidad and Tobago willing to let the majority decide whether the minority gets fundamental rights or not? Rights are not given to citizens based on whether or not the majority…

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Day of Silence 2014

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Too often words disappear like shadows in the dark. There and then gone, there and then forgotten. Day Of Silence 2014, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED; we took the challenge to break the silence with silence! Every year, every month, every week, every day,every hour, every minute and every second someone – somewhere is being made a victim. Every time we turn a blind eye to bullying and discrimination we are being made a part of that cycle of bullying and oppression. This…

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Happy 2nd Anniversary!

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The board of directors would like to first thank you for your support over the last two years, and it is with great pleasure that we join you in celebrating this; our two year anniversary. Two years ago, on February the 24th, a small group of young adults came together and made a commitment to fight the growing trend of bullying and suicide. The mission was simply to re-educate the nation on the issues faced by the youth of Trinidad…

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Activists Condemn Commonwealth

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T&T activists condemn Commonwealth refusal to discuss human rights for LGBTI citizens Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bisessar should ‘lead a movement for change’. Commonwealth urged to listen to all its people. Human rights defenders in Trinidad and Tobago have called on the Prime Minister, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, to speak out in favour of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week. The activists, from the Silver Lining Foundation, said the…

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“Safe Space” Initiative Pilot Programme

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Frustrated with unanswered questions about your sexuality or other LGBT youth issues? Got Questions that you demand answered or concerns that you would like to discuss in a supportive, discrimination-free, Safe Space? The Silver Lining Foundation is a local, youth led NGO focused on anti-bullying and anti-discrimination among youth. The Silver Lining Foundation and the Counselling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UWI are working together to introduce a Safe Space initiative on campus this semester. With trained facilitators who…

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