Wo-Man Talk (WE-Talk) for the Reduction of Gender-Based Violence

The Wo-Man Talk for the Reduction of Gender-Based Violence (WE-Talk) project is a five-year initiative in Jamaica, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Oxfam Canada (OCA) with a budget of $5 million. The project aims to contribute to the reduction of gender-based violence (GBV) in Jamaica against women, girls, boys, and other marginalized groups. Implemented by local partners WMW Jamaica (WMW) and the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), the project addresses patriarchal structures, unequal power relations, systemic discrimination, harmful norms, and pervasive myths that perpetuate GBV. It focuses on two Pillars: increasing community and individual awareness of harmful norms and practices, and strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to address GBV. The project faces contextual challenges such as criminal violence, political disruptions, and increasing reports of GBV, but it has taken proactive measures to ensure safety and security. Furthermore, the project aims to leverage the growing unity among civil society women’s rights organizations (WROs) to amplify its advocacy efforts.