JES Projects
Judicial Strengthening for the Eastern Caribbean
The project seeks to increase the protection of the rights of women, girls and youth by the justice sector of the Eastern Caribbean by improving equitable access to justice. Through partnerships with local and regional civil society groups, governments and the private sector, the project will work to strengthen the rule of law, improve equitable access to justice and address negative socio-cultural norms and biases held by persons in the justice system towards, women, girls, LGBTIQI+ persons, indigenous peoples and other vulnerable populations.
The project is integrating a human rights approach to sensitize persons in the justice sector on the vulnerability of these groups given the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and economic abuse. It aims to increase access to justice and understanding of legal rights and obligations by Eastern Caribbean citizens. Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the project will build on previous regional initiatives by Canada by utilizing or scaling up innovative solutions to address SGBV and domestic violence such as specialised courts and mediation, supporting advocacy around sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and integrating or addressing human rights issues or those of intersectionality in the justice system.
