System Failure - Trini Edition
Over the past few weeks, Trinidad and Tobago has been in pain. The gruesome kidnapping and Death of Andrea Bharatt has rocked our world. Hundreds have taken to the streets to grieve the death of Andrea, and the many more women and girls that have died painful deaths caused by selected males in our society. Even though protests and vigils have its place in the process of change. It is paramount to ensure that we have an agenda for what change we want. It is important to itemize what change we would like to see as to address matters of Gender based violence (GBV). In 2020, the Domestic Violence Act was amended, and TTPS established a Gender based violence Unit. But somehow, I am afraid that this isn't enough. Even more, the Office of the Prime Minister has facilitated the creation and operationalization of numerous safe spaces and shelters for women to take refuge. But yet, this has proven to not be enough. Is it that we are missing something ? In our pursuit to fi...