{"id":1913,"date":"2024-08-20T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ireportstlucia.com\/?p=1913"},"modified":"2024-08-20T15:54:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:54:46","slug":"strengthen-policing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ireportstlucia.com\/?p=1913","title":{"rendered":"St Lucia Aims to Strengthen Human Rights, Gender-Sensitive Policing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently held a two-day workshop in St. Lucia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run on August 14 &#8211; 15, the workshop aimed to strengthen human-rights-based and gender-sensitive policing. It was organized in collaboration with the United Nation (UN)&#8217;s Resident Coordinator Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative is part of the UN&#8217;s broader efforts to support the Government of St. Lucia following a development partners meeting in October 2023. The workshop aligns with the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025, focusing on enhancing justice and security in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anna Giudice, Team Lad of UNODC&#8217;s Access to Justice Team, stated that the workshop discussions would inform future UNODC assistance in police reform. &#8220;The police are under pressure to perform with demands for safety, security, and justice,&#8221; Giudice said, emphasizing UNODC&#8217;s role in supporting these efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?resize=560%2C420&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ireportstlucia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Workshop-participants-engaged-in-group-activity-cred-cbean-life-1.webp?resize=265%2C198&amp;ssl=1 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop aimed to ensure fairness and inclusivity in policing, particularly for marginalized groups. Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Security, Sarah Dupre-Cotter, expressed gratitude for the UNODC&#8217;s support, hoping the workshop would lead to viable recommendations for ongoing police reform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Woman Police Constable Rubinia Joseph, appreciated the approach. She noted that the discussions were timely and relevant to the needs of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop included representatives from various St. Lucian ministries and agencies, with presentations from the UNODC and the Regional Security System. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source\/Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeanlife.com\/strengthen-human-rights-based-gender-sensitive-policing-st-lucia\/\">caribbeanlife.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently held a two-day workshop in St. Lucia. 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