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Trinidad and Tobago has made history as the first Caribbean nation to launch a National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), with a focus on tackling gun and gang-related violence.
According to the Gender and Child Affairs department in the Office of the Prime Minister, “Trinidad and Tobago experiences violent crime, particularly homicides, driven by gun-related and gang-related violence. This affects all aspects of daily life, including social stability, which disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups, including women and youth.”
It went further in saying despite their resilience and leadership in communities, women have been largely excluded from decision-making processes related to crime prevention and security.
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