03 Jul

Partnership for Peace Programme Successfully Concludes 23rd Cycle

The Government of the Virgin Islands confirms the successful conclusion of the 23rd Cycle of the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Programme: A violence intervention initiative More ...

02 Jun

Second Stakeholder Consultation Advances Review of Domestic Violence Act

The Government of the Virgin Islands has advanced its efforts to strengthen protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence through a second stakeholder consultation More ...

19 May

Stakeholders Consulted on Amendments to Domestic Violence Act

The Ministry of Health and Social Development through the Office of Gender Affairs convened a stakeholder consultation to review and identify proposed amendments to the More ...

06 May

Ministry of Health Launches Gender and Human Rights Sessions at HM Prison

The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with His Majesty’s Prison, has commenced a series of Gender and Human Rights sessions aimed at More ...

06 Mar

Ministry of Health Staff Wear Purple in Observance of International Women’s Day

The staff of the Ministry of Health and Social Development proudly wore purple in observance of International Women’s Day, standing in solidarity to celebrate the More ...

02 Feb

Courtesy Call Highlights Gender Equality Priorities and Partnership Opportunities

Strengthening collaboration to advance gender equality in the Virgin Islands was the focus of a recent courtesy call between Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of More ...

20 Nov

Office of Gender Participated In Domestic Violence Outreach

The Office of Gender Affairs (OGA), in collaboration with the Family Support Network (FSN), participated a Domestic Violence Awareness Outreach today in Great Harbour, Jost More ...

25 Jul

Gender Affairs Information Pamphlet

The Gender Affairs Information Pamphlet outlines the BVI's efforts to promote gender equality and address domestic violence through education, intervention programmes like the 16-week Partnership More ...

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The Office of Gender Affairs falls under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. It was first established in 1992 as the Women's Desk, in the Chief Minister's Office. Nine years later the office was renamed the Office of Gender Affairs. The office is the focal point for the Government in promoting gender equality and equity for all.

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Partnership for Peace Programme Successfully Concludes 23rd Cycle

Second Stakeholder Consultation Advances Review of Domestic Violence Act

Stakeholders Consulted on Amendments to Domestic Violence Act

Ministry of Health Launches Gender and Human Rights Sessions at HM Prison

Ministry of Health Staff Wear Purple in Observance of International Women’s Day

Courtesy Call Highlights Gender Equality Priorities and Partnership Opportunities

Office of Gender Participated In Domestic Violence Outreach

Gender Affairs Information Pamphlet

Office of Gender Affairs - Tortola

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Our Commitment to Serve

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