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About Us

The Bureau of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs seeks to promote and advance the concerns of women and gender issues to assist women and men in realizing their full potential through the attainment of gender equity and equality

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Key Officials

Cassanni Laville
Minister
Melissa Morgan (Ag)
Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs

Our Services

Conduct research on gender and related issues affecting the Dominican populace.

Lobbying Policy and Law Reform

Work hand in hand with Government  departments and NGOs which share the goals and commitments of the Bureau of Gender Affairs

Keep abreast of  regional and global events and changes as pertains to gender and gender related issues

Speak out against Domestic Violence Against Women

Provide Public Education and Gender Sensitization Sessions and Workshops

Mobilize and Empower Women and Men

Facilitate Skills Training initiatives

Counselling (women , men and families)

Provide support to communities and community organizations

Engage senior men and women in working and participating in community life

Disseminate information on gender to the public

Services:

The Bureau of Gender Affairs currently offers the following services to the general public:

  • Conduct research on gender and related issues affecting the Dominican populace.
  • Lobbying Policy and Law Reform
  • Work hand in hand with Government  departments and NGOs which share the goals and commitments of the Bureau of Gender Affairs
  • Keep abreast of  regional and global events and changes as pertains to gender and gender related issues
  • Speak out against Domestic Violence Against Women
  • Provide Public Education and Gender Sensitization Sessions and Workshops
  • Mobilize and Empower Women and Men
  • Facilitate Skills Training initiatives
  • Counselling (women , men and families)
  • Provide support to communities and community organizations
  • Engage senior men and women in working and participating in community life
  • Disseminate information on gender to the public

Accessing the services

Making a Report and or Request for Assistance

A report of abuse, request for assistance or counselling can be made by the affected individual/ victim or any other concerned individual on behalf of the affected individual or victim.  Such a report can be made via telephone, email, mail or a visit to the Bureau’s office (the latter being the most effective method).  

Staff Profiles

Melissa Morgan
Director
Annicka Terrel
Secretary/Junior Clerk
Carissa Esprit
Administrative/ Library Support
Kawana Williams
Coordinator, Research and Development
Kyle Petterson
Field Officer
Steven Reid
Field officer
Shamel Elizee
Data Registry/Communication Support
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions
 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bureau of Gender Affairs is the national machinery within the Ministry of Social Services, Family and Gender Affairs responsible for the administration of gender issues, including men and women’s affairs.

106 Independence Street, Roseau, Dominica

We are open:

Mon: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m
Tue - Fri: 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Closed for lunch between: 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m

Yes, there is. It is a commitment from the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to the principle of gender equality at the national, regional and international levels. The goal of this policy is to promote gender equity, equality, social justice and sustainable human development in Dominica.

No, there is none. However, provision is made in the Sexual offences Act which can be used to accommodate victims of Sexual Harassment. The Sexual offences Act is currently under review and gaps relating to Sexual Harassment will be sufficiently addressed in the revised act.

The Bureau partners with different organizations to assist victims of Gender Based Violence. Complaints against a perpetrator can be lodged at any one of these institutions, namely:

  • Dominica Council of Women
  • Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force
  • Legal Aid
  • Social Welfare Department

Request for information can be made by any individual, department or organization providing that the information requested does not breach ethical obligation and client confidentiality.

  • The Bureau of Gender Affairs provides both direct care and referral services.
  • Direct care is provided in the form of counseling to meet psychological needs through an in-take process.
  • The BGA also guides victims to other relevant agencies that could provide assistance such as the Police, Legal Aid, Magistrate Court, Social Welfare Department, Adult Education Division, Health services and Housing Division.

All services are provided free of charge.

Please visit our Calendar of Events for more information

             

Vision

A more gender friendly society, which recognizes the differences and similarities between women and men, boys and girls,reflected in the acquisition of equal access to resources, opportunities and benefits for the realisation of the full potential of all citizens in national development based on the principles of equality, justice and peace.

Mission

The Gender Bureau representing the interest of women and men at the governmental level ensures that policies, plans and programmes are in place to achieve improvement in the status of women and men and carries out its mandate in collaboration with government and non-government organizations.

Upcoming Events

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