In Saint Lucia, the adolescent birth rate is 24 per 1,000 women aged 15–19 as of 2020, down from 40.26 per 1,000 in 2014. In 2011, 72.4% of women of reproductive age (15-49 years) had their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods.

2025年3月15日 · Saint Lucia has made significant progress in women’s political representation and prioritising gender equality as a developmental goal, but there is still much work to do towards realising the aspirations of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as the SDGs.

Vulnerable employment among women is 17% and among men is 28.6% in St. Lucia for 2023. The rate of vulnerable employment is lower for men and women in St. Lucia compared to the average rate in Latin America & Caribbean.

parliamentary seats were held by women in Saint Lucia in 2020, compared to an average of 33 percent in the LAC region and 47 percent in Grenada. Gender gaps in access to both financing and land ownership also persist in Saint Lucia. Up-to-date data and analysis on the financial inclusion of women is still

The Division of Gender Affairs in Saint Lucia is a government agency focused on promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. It develops policies, conducts advocacy and awareness campaigns, provides training, conducts research, coordinates efforts with other organizations, and offers support services to address gender-based issues such ...

2024年9月10日 · Helen’s Daughters is a non-governmental organization (NGO) blending the empowerment of Saint Lucia’s women with its overall development. It trains and supports female farmers, viewing them as long-overlooked drivers of change.

1 天前 · Natalie John, the CEO and owner of The Dreamy Group, is a prominent advocate for women in business. In an interview with St. Lucia Times, she shared her entrepreneurial journey, her passion for empowering women, and the challenges she faces in her line of work. The Dreamy Group includes Dreamy Weddings, Dreamy Floral Saint Kitts and Saint Lucia, Dreamy Rentals, as well as a range of real ...

2025年3月22日 · Michelle Lawrence is a dedicated leader from Saint Lucia, serving as the Vice President of Women’s Ministries and Secretary in the Department of Transport. Passionate about community development and advocacy, she plays a key role in empowering women and promoting gender equality.

2024年4月1日 · Legal Reforms for Women’s Rights in Saint Lucia. A slowdown in the judicial process contributes to challenges relating to the mistreatment of women, including an uptick in crime and violence, low prosecution rates for criminals and …

Founded in 2014 as a youth-led club for adolescent girls, Girls Of A Feather is now one of the premiere girl-centred mentorship agencies in St. Lucia, creating avenues for girls to access mental health and child protection services, participate in networking opportunities and attend leadership trainings on gender justice. Inspired by the need ...