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FAO promotes women training in fisheries to face the economic crisis in the Caribbean The Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization visited the Bridgetown Fishing Complex, where he met with local fisher-folk's groups. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
He was accompanied by the Honorable Adrian Forde, Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy February 6, 2023, Bridgetown, Barbados- The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu met and interacted with local fisher-folk and women o... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
FAO DG Qu Dongyu looks at fish silage As part of his agenda during his first visit to the Caribbean, the Director General learned about the details of the implementation of a FAO supported fish silage project.
This initiative aims to assist women working in the small-scale fisheries to generate an alternative source o... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
Transforming fish waste into valuable resources with potential for income streams is critical to empowering women and bolstering the spirit of entrepreneurship.
QU stated, “The circular economy is ideal in Barbados as you have sugar cane.
You have the residue from the sugar cane, which you can compost to make organic... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
So that's another cycle”.
The fish silage project is part of the initiative "Promoting the circular economy in fisheries value chains to support sustainable livelihoods", and seeks to generate alternative measures to promote food and nutrition security while reducing imports of feed and fertilizers, for example.
QU a... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
Fish silage pellets The Honorable Adrian Forde, Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy in his brief remarks indicated that he was “happy to be part of something like this; something great that we are doing as it relates to a circular economy and ensuring there is sustainable dev... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
Milton Haughton, Executive Director of Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) also presented during the meeting along with several local pig and small ruminant farmers who gave first hand positive experiences in using the fish silage pellets. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
Shelly-Ann, Chief Fisheries Officer of the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex stated she was happy to host the FAO Director-General and the high-level delegation from FAO, and added that Ministry was exploring innovation in the silage project together with FAO and other stakeholders. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
For more information: Yvette Diei Ouadi FAO Caribbean Sub-regional Fishery and Aquaculture Officer and Secretary of WECAFC Yvette.DieiOuadi@fao.org Marquita Sugrim FAO National Communications Consultant E-mail: marquitajuanne.sugrim@fao.org | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570761347.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/FAO_promotes_women_fisherfolk.pdf |
The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) hosted the first Regional Women in Fisheries Forum to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 17 November, 2022 – Destin - Fort-Walton Beach, Florida – The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission's ongoing celebration of the In... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
The forum was held on the margins of the 75th meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute in Destin Fort-Walton Beach, Florida.
The theme for the forum was, “We are not invisible: celebrating, empowering and supporting women in fisheries” and sought to highlight the multi-dimensional roles women play in fish... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
The meeting was held in a hybrid format, in-person and online, with more than 50 participants, including male and female, from 19 countries.
This RWIFF fell within one of the sub-themes of the IYAFA 2022 within the region of gender and youth and the overall theme of the celebration, Recovery and Resilience. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
Regional representatives led the preparation of the forum, including the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat (CRFM), Caribbean Network of Fisher- folk Organizations (CNFO), University of West Indies – Centre for Resource Management and Environment Studies (UWI- CERMES), Wildlife Conservation Society – Be... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
The central objectives of the forum were threefold: (1) Empower and celebrate women in fisheries along the value chain; (2) Discuss the unconscious biases women face in fisheries and identify areas for improvement to empower women better; and (3) Highlight the diversity of work being carried out by women. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
Renata Clarke, Sub-regional Coordinator, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), noted in her opening remarks that, “Only recently in Latin America and the Caribbean has women’s diverse role in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture been recognized. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
She further noted that this first regional ‘Women in Fisheries’ forum presented a venue for the region to integrate better and institutionalize elements of the Sustainable Development Goals 5 (gender equality) and 14.7 (increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States from the sustainable use of marine ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
The forum combined multiple forms of engagement, including presentations on the integration of gender equity in regional and international instruments and how these instruments are being operationalized at the national level.
The forum also included a panel discussion of women from across the region, including Belize,... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
These challenges included a continued lack of recognition of their voices at the policy-level, limited opportunities for capacity development such as financial planning and value-adding to the products.
Notably the women highlighted the lack of insurance infrastructure within their regions to support them in the event... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
However, the women also highlighted opportunities and solutions to these challenges including the need for a coordinated regional effort to mainstream gender in fisheries and aquaculture policy and greater recognition of the diversity of roles women play in the sectors.
Indeed, the panel highlighted that women are not... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
In describing the importance of women in fisheries, Sylvia White, a fish processor from Barbados, said, “The Regional Women in Fisheries Forum gave me a wealth of knowledge and a zeal to keep pushing for the equality of women and the small-scale fishers in the industry to safeguard our participation and engagement, so ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
It was great to sit with fellow fisherwomen to share life experiences.” A key output of the forum was the drafting of a regional call to action for the mainstreaming of gender in the Western Central Atlantic Region.
This process was led by Leisa Perch, a member of the planning committee and Chief Executive Officer of ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
Participants debated on how the role governments and regional organizations can take actionable steps in the next five years at multiple decision levels.
While the call to action is still being fine-tuned, key items include guaranteeing gender-response budgeting, intentional engagement with women and youth, and implem... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
Perch stated, “Being an IYAFA Champion is a moment of pride for me and I was happy to deliver on that commitment via the collaborative and dynamic process to design and deliver RWIFF and I look forward to more opportunities to engage, support and lead where necessary. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
As we shift our gaze towards the happenings at COP 27 in Egypt, it is hard to ignore the fact that we are still not, where we need to be on women’s visibility as game changers, decision-makers and influencers on risk management and managing uncertainty.
We are still not doing enough to ensure we have meaningful repres... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
This session was made possible through the generous support provided by the European Union (Member Organization) and FAO.
In highlighting the importance this first-ever regional forum and describing how it contributes to the ongoing celebration of IYAFA in the region, Yvette Diei Ouadi, WECAFC Secretary encouraged to ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
She further made a plea that, “Each and every one take it as a priority action to ensure that the celebration of the regional women in fisheries forum is sustained over years.” For more information: Yvette Diei Ouadi FAO Caribbean Sub-regional Fishery and Aquaculture Officer and Secretary of WECAFC Yvette.DieiOuadi@fao... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570768191.pdf | https://ab.gov.ag/pdf/WECAFC_first_Regional_Women_in_Fisheries.pdf |
Country progress report - Antigua and Barbuda Global AIDS Monitoring 2018 Contents Overall - Fast-track targets HIV testing and treatment cascade - Ensure that 30 million people living with HIV have access to treatment through meeting the 90-90-90 targets by 2020 Prevention of mother-to-child transmission - Eliminate n... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
with, at risk of and affected by HIV benefit from HIV-sensitive social protection by 2020 Community-led service delivery - Ensure that at least 30%% of all service delivery is community-led by 2020 HIV expenditure - Ensure that HIV investments increase to US$ 26 billion by 2020, including a quarter for HIV prevention a... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The process to decentralise HIV care and treatment into Primary Health care continues in an effort to help the country augment the HIV intervention with strengthening of the prevention initiatives.
In addition to routine HIV-related activities, a number of Cross-cutting measured have been taken to increase the intensi... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The interventions included activities that were carried out to mitigate the transmission of HIV through Community Mobilisation and partnership between government and non-governmental Organisations as well as a wide cross-section of individuals and agencies, inclusive of organisations reaching key populations with HIV p... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
This narrative will show some of the innovative measures that have been used to ensure that HIV-related service reach key population as well as people in the general population that may have unrealised risk of contracting HIV with HIV prevention knowledge and skills and other relevant services. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
HIV testing and treatment cascade Ensure that 30 million people living with HIV have access to treatment through meeting the 90-90-90 targets by 2020 Progress summary ARVs are available in the country, free of charge and are accessible at the Mount St. John Medical Centre Pharmacy.
Antigua & Barbuda has commenced the ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
This partnership is critical and building the capacity of CSOs in the Clinical Management of PLHIV with emphasis on Adherence is priority as their role in not only reaching Key populations and initiate them into care but sustainability of their efforts to ensure retention in Care of persons within their scope of influe... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions (2017) Is there a law, regulation or policy specifying that HIV testing: a) Is solely performed based on voluntary and informed consent Yes b) Is mandatory before marriage No c) Is mandatory to obtain a work or residence permit No d) Is mandatory for certain groups No What is the recommended CD4 thresh... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
No threshold; TREAT ALL regardless of CD4 count; Implemented countrywide Does your country have a current national policy on routine viral load testing for monitoring antiretroviral therapy and to what extent is it implemented? | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
a) For adults and adolescents Yes, fully implemented b) For children Yes, fully implemented Prevention of mother-to- child transmission Eliminate new HIV infections among children by 2020 while ensuring that 1.6 million children have access to HIV treatment by 2018 Progress summary All pregnant women are offered an HIV... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
All pregnant mothers tested positive for HIV are treated following the National HIV and AIDS care, Treatment and Prevention Guidelines (Option B+).
ALL HIV diagnosed and exposed babies are monitored at the Medical Outpatient Paediatric Clinic and treated according to the National HIV and AIDS Care, Treatment and Preve... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
All children diagnosed with HIV attend the Medical Outpatient Paediatric HIV Clinic and are monitored and treated until the age of 18yrs, while All exposed babies are monitored until they are cleared (Negative ELIZA by 24mths).
The Government of Antigua & Barbuda continues to provide Free Formula for all exposed and c... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
In order to meet this Commitment a partnership was established and sustained between the Maternal and Child Health Nurses and the EMTCT Coordinator.
Policy questions (2016) Does your country have a national plan for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV?
No Do the national guidelines recommend treati... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Treat All; Implemented countrywide HIV prevention; Key populations Ensure access to combination prevention options, including pre-exposure prophylaxis, voluntary medical male circumcision, harm reduction and condoms, to at least 90%% of people by 2020, especially young women and adolescent girls in high-prevalence coun... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Key population are reached in collaboration with civil society.
Strategic interventions geared towards target populations are executed by Civil Society Organizations with support by the National AIDS Secretariat.
These targeted interventions roll out at community levels have proven to be impactful and include persons... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions: Key populations (2016) Criminalization and/or prosecution of key populations Transgender people Neither criminalized nor prosecuted Sex workers Selling sexual services is criminalized Men who have sex with men Yes, imprisonment (14 years - life) Is drug use or possession for personal use an offence in... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Possession of drugs for personal use is specified as a criminal offence Legal protections for key populations Transgender people No Sex workers No Men who have sex with men - People who inject drugs No Policy questions: PrEP (2017) Has the WHO recommendation on oral PrEP been adopted in your country's national guidelin... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
No, guidelines have not been developed Gender; Stigma and discrimination Eliminate gender inequalities and end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls, people living with HIV and key populations by 2020 Progress summary The elimination of violence and discrimination against women and girls are ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Therefore, the government through the Directorate of Gender Affairs and Civil Society continue to advocate for the elimination of all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls, people living with HIV and key population.
One of the greatest accomplishment for 2017 was the opening of the Support and R... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The programme offers a range of prevention, intervention, and responsive services that will encourage and promote a holistic approach to treatment, healing and an individual’s overall mental and physical health.
All the services are available to individuals directly affected by gender-based violence (GBV) and traffick... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions (2016) Does your country have a national plan or strategy to address gender-based violence and violence against women that includes HIV No Does your country have legislation on domestic violence*?
Yes What protections, if any, does your country have for key populations and people living with HIV from ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
General criminal laws prohibiting violence Programmes to address intimate partner violence* Interventions to address police abuse Interventions to address torture and ill-treatment in prisons Does your country have policies in place requiring healthcare settings to provide timely and quality health care regardless of g... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Yes, policies exists and are consistently implemented Knowledge of HIV and access to sexual reproductive health services Ensure that 90%% of young people have the skills, knowledge and capacity to protect themselves from HIV and have access to sexual and reproductive health services by 2020, in order to reduce the numb... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
These activities are conducted in varying primary and secondary schools.
The students are informed about HIV and strategies to prevent transmission in appropriate language.
Additionally, education sessions are held in collaboration with government and non- governmental organisation in an effort to continue to raise H... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions (2016) Does your country have education policies that guide the delivery of life skills-based HIV and sexuality education, according to international standards, in: a) Primary school Yes b) Secondary school Yes c) Teacher training Yes Social protection Ensure that 75%% of people living with, at risk of... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The government has in place a Clinical Care Team, which comprises of a HIV Case Manager with responsibilities of ensuring the social protection of All clients are realized and attached to the National AIDS Secretariat is the Human Rights Desk for PLHIV and social protection is one of its mandate.
The National Program ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Additionally, the National AIDS Secretariat provides a monthly food package for all deserving PLHIV, free formula for babies diagnosed with HIV or babies of supposedly exposed mothers until confirmed Negative ELIZA test, assistance with purchasing gas, medication and needed specialised medical services.
This program i... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Yes b) Does it recognize people living with HIV as key beneficiaries?
Yes c) Does it recognize key populations (sex workers, gay men and other men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, transgender people, prisoners) as key beneficiaries?
Yes d) Does it recognize adolescent girls and young women as key benef... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Yes What barriers, if any, limit access to social protection programmes in your country?
Social protection programmes do not include people living with HIV, key populations and/or people affected by HIVComplicated proceduresFear of stigma and discriminationLack of documentation that confers eligibility, such as nation... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Community-led service delivery Ensure that at least 30%% of all service delivery is community-led by 2020 Progress summary Through partnership with community groups, civil society and others agencies, HIV prevention activities are offered.
The government is currently working towards the de- centralisation of HIV treat... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
This initiative is being strengthen under the present Global Fund Grant as CSOs are being equipped to take ownership and a decisive role in the national response.
The strengthening of CSOs in the areas of legal literacy, advocacy and development and implementation of service delivery directory for key populations unde... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
To further strengthen this commitment, a renewed partnership now exist between the National AIDS Secretariat and CSOs as CSOs are now poised to offer HIV Rapid Testing at their sites and participate in HIV Care and Treatment Services.
To ensure that HIV Rapid Testing is accessible by key population CSOs have been offe... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions (2017) Does your country have a national policy promoting community delivery of antiretroviral therapy?
Yes What safeguards in laws, regulations and policies, if any, provide for the operation of CSOs/CBOs in your country? | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Services to key populations can be provided by CSOs/CBOs Reporting requirements for CSOs/CBOs delivering HIV services are streamlined Number of condoms and lubricants distributed by NGOs in the previous year a) Male condoms: - b) Female condoms: - c) Lubricants: - HIV expenditure Ensure that HIV investments increase to... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The Pam American Health Organisation (PAHO) provided Antigua and Barbuda HIV related activities with financial support, as follows: 1.Integration of HIV into PHC US$5,193.87 (Jan 18-20,2017) 2.HIV Testing Equipment/Supplies 6 Nov 2017 (arrived Dec 2017) US$7,780.00 Empowerment and access to justice Empower people livin... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The HR Desks serves as the focal point on all aspects of Human Rights violations relevant to Persons Living with HIV and performs the following functions: a. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Oversee the implementation of human rights program and Initiate various human rights projects and activities c. Monitor and maintain records/files of cases involving violation of human rights allegedly committed by State and non-State actors, as reported by PLH groups and individuals through any means (news reports, wa... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
d. Receive and consolidate reports/complaints on violation of human rights allegedly committed and assist in the referral of complaints to appropriate investigating offices/bodies; e. Enhance partnerships and cooperation with concerned government entities, local community organizations, NGOs, and private and or civic o... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Receive complaints on violation of human rights and make all necessary referrals j.
Maintain records/data/statistics of HR violation/s within area of responsibility Reports of Human Rights Violations can be made to the Human Rights Desk for the purpose of reporting a complaint of HIV–related Stigma and Discrimination ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The process entails the completion of an Initial Human Rights Complaint Form followed by a Detailed Complaint Form.
Clients or anyone witnessing an act of discrimination can contact the HR Office and file a complaint.
Additionally, clients or persons witnessing an act of discrimination can send text advising of compl... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Following Case submission to the Human Rights Desk all relevant persons, institutions or organizations are contacted within 14 working days. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
All Human Rights Complaints are examined under a three-step process of mediation, investigation and adjudication under strict privacy and confidentiality Policy questions (2016) In the past two years have there been training and/or capacity building programmes for people living with HIV and key populations to educate t... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Yes, one-off activities Are there mechanisms in place to record and address cases of HIV-related discrimination (based on perceived HIV status and/or belonging to any key population)?
Reports of Human Rights Violations can be made to the Human Rights Desk for the purpose of reporting a complaint of HIV–related Stigma ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The process entails the completion of an Initial Human Rights Complaint Form followed by a Detailed Complaint Form.
Clients or anyone witnessing an act of discrimination can contact the HR Office and file a complaint.
Additionally, clients or persons witnessing an act of discrimination can send text advising of compl... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Following Case submission to the Human Rights Desk all relevant persons, institutions or organizations are contacted within 14 working days.
All Human Rights Complaints are examined under a three- step process of mediation, investigation and adjudication under strict privacy and confidentiality.
What accountability m... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Complaints procedure Procedures or systems to protect and respect patient privacy or confidentiality What barriers in accessing accountability mechanisms does your country have, if any? | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Mechanisms do not function Affordability constraints for people from marginalized and affected groups Awareness or knowledge of how to use such mechanisms is limited AIDS out of isolation Commit to taking AIDS out of isolation through people- centred systems to improve universal health coverage, including treatment for... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Through support from PAHO and the Global fund we have completed the training of health care providers and CSO in HIV Care and treatment, HIV counselling and Rapid testing for HIV and Syphilis. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
The training of Midwives in the offering of services to ensure all pregnant women are tested for HIV, STI and Hepatitis B. Additionally, we are working with three Civil Society organisation Antigua Planned Parenthood Association, Women Against Rape and Health, Hope and HIV Network to offer HIV Care and treatment as a p... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Efforts to increase representation of the affected population in decision making continues as Key populations are given every opportunity to express their thoughts on matters specific to theirs and also at national and policy levels. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Policy questions (2016) Is cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV recommended in: a) The national strategy, policy, plan or guidelines for cancer, cervical cancer or the broader response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) No b) The national strategic plan governing the AIDS response Yes c) N... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
Intensified TB case finding among people living with HIV TB infection control in HIV health-care settings Co-trimoxazole prophylaxis Hepatitis B screening and management in antiretroviral therapy clinics | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570821218.pdf | https://health.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Antigua-and-barbuda-global-aids-_2018_countryreport-1.pdf |
LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Criminal Law Amendment (CAP.
116 1 CHAPTER 116 T H E CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT Arrangement of Sections Section 1.
Short title.
2.
Procuring defilement by threats or fraud, or administer- ing drugs.
3.
Defilement of girl under twelve years of age.
4.
Defilement of girl between twelve... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
7.
Unlawful detention with intent to have carnal knowledge.
8.
Power, on indictment for rape, to convict of certain misdemeanours.
9.
Power of search.
10.
Custody of girls under sixteen.
11.
Saving of liability to other criminal proceedings 12.
Connection by personating husband to be rape.
LAWS OF ANTIGUA AN... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
211926.
811933.
811949.
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2211956.
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This Act may be cited as the Criminal Law Amend- Short title.
ment Act.
2.
Any person who- Procuring defilement bv (a) by threats or intimidation procures or attempts ~ ~ ~ to procure any woman or girl to have any unlawful drugs. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
carnal connection, or ~ $ ~ , d i ( b ) by false pretences or false representations pro- cures any woman or girl to have any unlawful carnal connections, or (c) applies, administers to, or causes to be taken by any woman or girl any drug, matter, or thing, with intent to stupefy or overpower so as thereby to enable any... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
3.
(1) Any person who unlawfully and carnally knows ~ ~ ; ~ ~ t ~ e any girl under the age of twelve years shall be guilty of felony, years of age.
and shall be liable to be imprisoned for life. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
and shall be liable to be imprisoned for life.
l v e (2) Any person who attempts to have unlawful carnal knowledge of any girl under the age of twelve years shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and shall be liable to be im- prisoned for any term not exceeding two years, with or without hard labour: Provided that in the ... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
106. him to any term of imprisonment, order him to be whipped as prescribed by the Corporal Punishment Act. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
(3) Where, upon the hearing of a charge under this section, the girl in respect of whom the offence is charged to have been committed, or any other child of tender years who is tendered as a witness does not, in the opinion of the Court or Magistrate, understand the nature of an oath, the evidence of such girl or other... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
4. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
Any person who- ( a ) unlawfully and carnally knows, or attempts to have unlawful carnal knowledge of, any girl being of or above the age of twelve years and under the age of fourteen years; or ( b ) unlawfully and carnally knows, or attempts to have unlawful carnal knowledge of, any female idiot or imbecile woman or g... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Criminal Law Amendment (CAP.
1 16 5 to believe that the girl was of or above the age of fourteen years: Provided also that no prosecution shall be commenced for an offence under paragraph (a) of this section more than three months after the commission of the offence.
5 . | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
5 .
Any person who, being the owner or occupier of Householder, of any premises, or having, or acting or assisting in, the def-;ie,e,t management or control thereof, induces or knowingly suffers young girl on his any girl of such age as is in this section mentioned to resort to, or be in or upon, such premises for the... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
(a) shall, if such girl is under the age of twelve years, be guilty of felony, and shall be liable to be im- prisoned for any term not exceeding five years, with or without hard labour; and (b) if such girl is of or above the age of twelve and under the age of fourteen years, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and shal... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
6.
Any person who, with intent that any unmarried Abduction of girl under sixteen inten, ,, girl under the age of sixteen years should be unlawfully and ,ith carnally known by any man, whether such carnal knowledge' have carnal knowledge. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
is intended to be with any particular man or generally, takes, or causes to be taken, such girl out of the possession and against the will of her father or mother, or any other person having the lawful care or charge of her, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and shall be liable to be imprisoned for any term not exceed... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
116) Criminal Law Amendment LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA or jury that the person so charged had reasonable cause to believe that the girl was of or above the age of sixteen years.
Unlawful detention with intent to have carnal knowledge.
7. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
7.
(1) Any person who detains any woman or girl against her will- (a) in or upon any premises with intent that she may be unlawfully and carnally known by any man, whether any particular man or generally, or (6) in any brothel, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and shall be liable to be imprisoned for any term not ex... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
(2) Where a woman or girl is in or upon any premises for the purpose of having any unlawful carnal connection, or is in any brothel, a person shall be deemed to detain such woman or girl in or upon such premises, or in such brothel, if, with intent to compel or induce her to remain in or upon such premises or in such b... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
(3) No legal proceedings, whether civil or criminal, shall be taken against any such woman or girl for taking away or being found in possession of any such wearing apparel as was necessary to enable her to leave such premises or brothel.
8.
Power, on If upon the trial of any indictment for rape, or any indictment for... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
3 or 4, or of an indecent assault, but are not satisfied that the defendant is guilty of the felony charged in such indict- ment, or of an attempt to commit the same, then and in every such case the jury may acquit the defendant of such felony, and find him guilty of such offence as aforesaid, or of an indecent assault... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
116 7 been convicted upon an indictment for such offence as aforesaid, or for the misdemeanour of indecent assault.
9.
(1) If it appears to any Magistrate, on informa- Power of search. | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
tion made before him on oath by any parent, relative, or guardian of any woman or girl, or any other person who, in the opinion of such Magistrate, is bonrifide acting in the interest of any woman or girl, that there is reasonable cause to suspect that such woman or girl is unlawfully detained for immoral purposes by a... | Climate Change | Vulnerable women displaced as a result of natural disasters | Antigua and Barbuda | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694570828044.pdf | http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-116.pdf |
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