Breaking The Silence: Experts Address Sexual Abuse And Societal Pressures At UWI Forum
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April 10, 2026
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Breaking the silence and unmasking societal pressures were the central themes at the Sexual Abuse Forum held at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.
The forum discussion tackled the cultural barriers that prevent survivors from coming forward, including the “hyper-sexualised” norms affecting young men and more.
Minister in the Ministry of Housing, Philip Alexander, emphasised the need to tackle harmful social influences. He specifically pointed to hypersexualisation, where people, especially young people, are reduced to their sexual appearance or image, while their character, abilities, and overall humanity are ignored.
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