Poverty and Inequality
High indebtedness, limited fiscal space, and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have deepened socioeconomic inequalities across the Caribbean, leaving many without adequate access to essential economic, social, and cultural rights.
Frequently Asked Question
OHCHR CARICOM works to promote and protect human rights across the Caribbean by supporting governments, communities, and institutions to strengthen laws, policies, and practices that uphold dignity, equality, and justice for all.
The OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office supports all member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Communities can engage with OHCHR CARICOM through our regional consultations, public forums, and by contacting our office directly. We partner with civil society organizations, community groups, and local leaders to advance human rights at the grassroots level.
Human rights resources including publications, reports, guidelines, and training materials are available in the Resources section of our website. You can also visit the global OHCHR website at ohchr.org for international human rights tools and documentation.
