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BAHAMAS: Gender Equality does not Advance the Cause of Women at the Expense of Men
#Nassau, March 8, 2019 – Bahamas – The push towards gender equality for women in The Bahamas, and indeed around the globe, is not about advancing the causes of women and girls at the expense of men and boys, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell said Thursday. Minister Campbell called gender equality “a human rights issue”.
Addressing a Pep Rally held outdoors on the Campus of The University of The Bahamas (UB) Thursday (March 7) on the eve of the international observance of International Women’s Day (commemorated annually on March 8), Minister Campbell said gender equality is also about ensuring that both sexes are sufficiently empowered so that they can be equally empowered.
“Gender equality is about economic empowerment. It is about balance. It is about ensuring that both genders are sufficiently empowered so that they can have that mutual respect one for the other; that they can treat each other equally; that they can both feel equally empowered,” Minister Campbell said.
“The reality is that gender equality is a human rights issue. It is also about mutual respect. And so if we put together the mutual respect and the human rights together, it becomes about more than just women.
“And so the Department of Gender and Family Affairs is about promoting the cause of the family. It is about promoting the partnerships that are necessary to ensure that our society is comprised of both men and women and boys and girls who respect each other; who have an appreciation for the value that each brings to the table sufficiently so, that we are able to speak love and not war, to speak peace and kindness, that we are able to speak inclusion of all.”
Minister Campbell said organizers of the event decided to stage the rally outdoors because of the symbolism attached to being outdoors. The Rally was a collaborative effort between the Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development and UB.
“We could have held the event indoors, but it is important for us to be out here in the open to express our sentiments openly with the hope and trust that they would become infectious and that those hearing what we had to say, having first been touched by the infectious spirit, would share one with the other, and that this infectious spirit would spread like wildfire,” Minister Campbell said.
“It is also our hope that this infectious spirit would challenge us as teachers, students, mentors, to ensure that it is clearly articulated and understood, that this is not about a power struggle; that this is not about advancing the cause of women at the expense of men.
“I am the father of three beautiful girls who are going to be looking for husbands in the future. It would be remiss of me, it would be foolish of me to promote the cause of women; leave all of the boys of young men and boys behind and then years from now when they are looking for husbands, they cannot find sensible, educated, productive young men to partner with.
“As we celebrate this International Women’s Day. As we think equality, as we think of innovating change, let us begin to be the change that we want to see. Let us begin to ensure that in our lives and around us, there is equal room for all, despite our differences, and that there is a level of tolerance that will promote the kind of society where everyone will have equal opportunity for advancement while not impeding someone else’s opportunity,” Minister Campbell added.
By: Matt Maura
Release: BIS
Photo Captions:
Header: Participants in the Department of Gender and Family Affairs/The University of The Bahamas International Women’s Day Pep Rally held on the University’s campus Thursday ahead of the international observance of International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8.
Insert: Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell (far right) was the keynote speaker at an International Women’s Day Pep Rally held on the campus of The University of The Bahamas Thursday (March 7) on the eve of international celebrations commemorating International Women’s Day (observed annually on March 8). Also pictured (from left) are: Pastor Eric Fox and Dr. Linda Davis, Provost, The University of The Bahamas.
(BIS Photo/Matt Maura)
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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