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The bureau of gender affairs
Where
Jamaica
Jamaica
When
2020
2020
Who
The ministry of culture, gender, entertainment and sport
The ministry of culture, gender, entertainment and sport
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Description of the policy/measure
The bureau of women's affairs is mandated to mobilize the government to address the problems that confront women, given the impact of patriarchy and sexism. the problems inlcude high rates of unemployment, violence against women in various forms such as spousal abuse, rape, incest and sexual harassment. its obejctive is to enable women to recognize their full potential as individuals and create avenues for their full integration in national development. the three main functions of the bureaus are research, and policy development, public education and training and project planning and monitoring.
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Results achieved
Several successful programmes have been implemented through the bureau. these include the 'women center foundation', which provides support for pregnant girls, aged 17 and under, to continue their secondary education, and the 'young fathers program', aimed at encouraging young men to play more active roles in their children's lives. the bureau has also executed several mentorship programmes in the schools across the island.