Law and Policy |

Описание: Trinidad and Tobago continues to face significant gaps in legislation addressing gender-based violence, especially Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). With only the outdated Computer Misuse Act in place, survivors, law enforcement, and support agencies face real challenges in responding to online abuse.

Across the UN system, partners are working to support national efforts to strengthen laws, policies, and coordinated responses. The UNFPA contributes technical expertise, promotes systemic solutions, and works with government, civil society, and specialist agencies to improve prevention, reporting, and protection measures, particularly for women, girls, and children at risk.

Law enforcement and child protection agencies highlight the growing digital dimension of crime, the need for stronger investigative tools, and the importance of collaboration across sectors. As online harms increase, so does the urgency to build digital safety, improve legal frameworks, and empower communities with the knowledge to prevent TFGBV.

Together, government, the UN, and national partners are working to ensure safer digital and physical environments, and to protect the rights and wellbeing of every person.

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Partners & Contributors:

We extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals, agencies and organisations that made this campaign possible:

Global Affairs Canada
The Canadian High Commission (Trinidad and Tobago)
Ms. Joanna Kazana-Wisniowiecki, UN Resident Coordinator
The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
The Cybercrime and Social Media Unit, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
The Gender Affairs Division, Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services
The National Carnival Commission (Use of the Grand Stand wall for the mural)
Ms. Chantal La Roche, Director, Legal Services, Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Nimah Muwakil-Zakuri, Project Consultant
Lucille Nathu, Project Assistant
Millenial Studios Limited, Videography
Ayrïd By Design, Graphic Design
Michelle Isava, Artist (Zine Workshop)
Nadya Shah, Lead Mural Artist
Chioke Herbert, Collaborating Artist
Richard Taylor, Collaborating Artist
Brandon Hilton-Clarke, Collaborating Artist
Joanne Harris, Catering
Carol Duprey, Catering
Kamaria Charles Richards, Pannist
Gabrielle Jackson, Spokesperson for Student Volunteers
Andrea Jackson, Volunteer Parent
Other Student Volunteers

For more about UNFPA's work in the Caribbean, visit: https://caribbean.unfpa.org/en

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