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Sharon Rowley: Teach gender-based violence awareness in schools

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sharon Rowley, wife of the Prime Minister, has suggested that gender-based violence awareness be taught in primary schools as part of the curriculum. She made the suggestion on Saturday while addressing a forum titled, GBV & ME: Insights and solutions from the youth of the region. The event, hosted by the Indigenous Creative Arts Network (ICAN), was held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Blenheim, Tobago. It was held in collaboration […]

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