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    Good Practices

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    Intersectionality
    Beverly Castillo
    Belize
    In developing policies, structures, and codes we should be gender neutral to ensure debate does not shift towards male or female but creates a balance for mutual respect and opportunities for all persons.
    Intersectionality
    Robyn Lynes
    The Bahamas
    Create legislation that encourages political parties to increase the number of women who are given an opportunity to run for office and promote education in civil society about the importance and benefits of women in leadership.
    Intersectionality
    Monell Williams
    Dominica
    CARICOM and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have model legislation that can assist with gender-sensitive drafting of bills.
    Intersectionality
    Theo Neilly
    Bahamas
    The CEDAW legislative indicators checklist is a useful tool to consider when drafting or amending legislation.
    Intersectionality
    Volda Lawrence
    Guyana
    Provide training to [parliamentary] staff on sex, gender, equality and equity.
    Intersectionality
    Wendell Asadang
    Suriname
    Enact laws and regulations to promote the participation of indigenous and minority groups in decision making to protect their rights.

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