The Gender Affairs Council (GAC) will host its inaugural public event, “Gender (Affairs Council): What is it?”, on Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) training room. The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender equity in Bermuda.
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, stated, “The establishment of the Gender Affairs Council marks an important step in our commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive Bermuda. This event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Council’s work and, more importantly, to share their own experiences and perspectives. Real progress on gender equity can only happen when the Government and the community work together.”
This gathering will provide the public with the opportunity to dive into meaningful conversations on urgent issues, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment and reproductive rights, mental health, and pay equity. Anyone passionate about advancing gender equity, or eager to play a role in shaping solutions that move Bermuda forward, should be part of this discussion.
The GAC’s mandate is to monitor and address issues affecting women and girls, men and boys, and LGBTQI+, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals, with a focus on domestic violence, pay disparity, and workplace discrimination. Its work is guided by three pillars: legislation and policy, research and evaluation, and community engagement and education.
The outcomes of these conversations will directly support the GAC’s work by informing data collection, shaping advice to the Government, and strengthening how our community responds to gender-related issues. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to register at https://forms.gle/zGf79Y1Fypw3UBhf9 and to share their perspectives through the community survey available at https://forms.gle/KfnuXKz5QKEzUwD78.