Today’s Women

A Barbadian women’s rights advocate is hoping to improve the lives of migrant women and trafficked victims through her work. Dr Olivia Smith, Executive Director for the Caribbean Anti-Human Trafficking …

The image of women in leadership has drastically transformed from what it once was. There was a time when society could not envision a woman at the helm, let alone …

“Everyone in a society, including those with disabilities, has a role to play in its development and sustainability.” This is the view of 27-year-old Janeil Odle, a visually impaired attorney-at-law …

International Women’s Forum (IWF) Barbados has endorsed UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day, Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, with president Donna Every saying it aligns perfectly with …

By António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the …

Even though she is not stationed at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility, Dr Akilah Burrowes is doing her part in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a frontline worker. …

Alicia Haynes is a proud human rights advocate and feminist who is passionate about not only the rights of women and girls but of all vulnerable groups and minorities which …

Amanda Wiltshire is a teacher with a creative mind, who, despite the setbacks of the pandemic, has decided to hone in on her talents and create an innovative business that …

As the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), much work still has to be done to build a truly inclusive movement. One person who has taken up …