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Advancing Human Rights in the Caribbean Presentation | OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office

This presentation, delivered by OHCHR CARICOM Regional Representative Michelle Brathwaite, introduces the newly established OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office and outlines its vision, priorities, and approach to advancing human rights across the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. It covers the office's key human rights priorities — including discrimination, security and justice, socioeconomic inequality, climate change, and engagement with UN human rights mechanisms — and highlights recent legislative developments across the region. The presentation also explores partnership opportunities with governments, civil society, academic institutions, and regional bodies.

View Full document - https://caricom-stage.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/CARICOM%20RO%20Presentation%20for%20Liliana.pdf

 

The CARICOM Regional Office: Advancing Human Rights in the Caribbean, Connecting Regional Efforts to Global Human Rights Frameworks Presentation | OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office

Presented by Public Information Officer K. Quincy Parker, this presentation provides an overview of the OHCHR CARICOM Regional Office's mandate, remit, and strategic priorities. It outlines the 14 countries the office serves, the key human rights challenges facing the Caribbean region, and the office's commitment to partnering with governments, civil society, tertiary institutions, and regional bodies to connect Caribbean human rights efforts to global frameworks and standards.

View Full document - https://caricom-stage.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Advancing%20Human%20Rights%20in%20the%20Caribbean.pdf

 

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.
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