CARICOM Welcomes Launch of New Crime and Violence Initiative

CARICOM-UNDP Diagnostic Document, CARICOM-UN Proposed Action Framework launched in SKN

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the United Nations (UN), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) formally launched two landmark regional documents: the CARICOM–UNDP Diagnostic Document and the Proposed CARICOM–UN Framework for Action, establishing a shared and coordinated implementation path for confronting crime and violence across the CARICOM through a public health lens, a press release informed. Prevention: A System-Level Refr…

CARICOM welcomes launch of new crime and violence initiative

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  chairman, Dr. Terrance Drew says meaningful and lasting progress in addressing crime and violence across the Caribbean region cannot be achieved without decisive leadership and political commitment. Addressing the launch of the CARICOM–UNDP Diagnostic Document and CARICOM–UN Action Framework, the St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister said political will remains the critical ingredient nece…

Drew: Political Will Is Essential to Transforming Crime Prevention Across the Caribbean

Basseterre, (PMO): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of CARICOM, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, stressed that meaningful and lasting progress in addressing crime and violence across the Caribbean cannot be achieved without decisive leadership and political commitment. Delivering remarks at the launch of the CARICOM–UNDP Diagnostic Document and CARICOM–UN Action Framework on May 21st, Prime Minister Drew identified political will as…

CARICOM-UN Framework on Crime and Violence Launched in St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a high-level regional meeting with United Nations officials and regional stakeholders to advance the development of a comprehensive diagnostic and action plan. The plan aims at addressing crime as a systemic challenge across the Caribbean.  The CARICOM-UNDP Diagnostic Document and CARICOM-UN Action Framework titled – “A Regional Approach to Addressing Crime, Violence, Resilience and Human Security in the Caribbean,” wa…