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| 3 Aug 2017 | Laws against gender-based violence
Miscellaneous Provisions (Marriage) Act
This act amends the Marriage and Divorce Act, Chap. 45:02, the Hindu Marriage Act, Chap. 45:03, the Orisa Marriage Act, Chap. 45:04 and the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act, Chap. 45:51. Through the modification introduced by Section 3, the marriage of minors under 18 years of age is absolutely prohibited.
| 18 Mar 2011 | Laws against gender-based violenceTrafficking in Persons Act
An Act to give effect to and to implement the Protocol to Prevent, Supress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children, supplementing the United Natins Conventions Against Transnational Organised Crime and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| 26 Jun 2009 | Equality plansNational Policy on Gender and Development of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The National Policy on Gender and Development provides a framework for including gender perspectives in all activities of government and civil society, thereby promoting the full and equal participation of men and women in the development process.
Development strategies are clearly more equitable when they consider the different needs, constraints, opportunities and priorities of men and women. Compelling evidence suggests that such inclusive strategies are also far more effective and sustainable.
Publications
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| 16 Sep 2013 | Notes for equalityNote for Equality N° 11: More women in science and technology: a necessary step
According to UNESCO, 45.2% of the people doing research in science and technology in Latin America and the Caribbean are women, a higher percentage than the average of other regions (Oceania 39.2%, Africa 34.5%, Europe 34%, Asia 18.9%,).... -
| 16 Sep 2013 | Notes for equality
Note for Equality N° 11: More women in science and technology: a necessary step
According to UNESCO, 45.2% of the people doing research in science and technology in Latin America and the Caribbean are women, a higher percentage than the average of other regions (Oceania 39.2%, Africa 34.5%, Europe 34%, Asia 18.9%,)....
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| 26 Jun 2009 | Equality plans
National Policy on Gender and Development of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The National Policy on Gender and Development provides a framework for including gender perspectives in all activities of government and civil society, thereby promoting the full and equal participation of men and women in the development process.
Development strategies are clearly more equitable when they consider the different needs, constraints, opportunities and priorities of men and women. Compelling evidence suggests that such inclusive strategies are also far more effective and sustainable.