Professor Emeritus John Agard

Co-Chair, Global Sustainable Development Report, 2023

Scientist, University of the West Indies (UWI) , T&T

“Women can't be ignored because they are women. They should be included as experts when they have the required skills, expertise, and experience.”

Dr. Paul Crooks

President, Trinidad & Tobago Veterinary Association, Past President, Treasurer, Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Officer, Tobago House of Assembly, T&T

“Being an ally means considering your own unconscious bias, it is important to own your privilege. Women for example still get asked ‘Why are you focusing on your career rather than your family?’ This is probably not a question a lot of Men in Leadership positions get asked. As allies, I believe we need to help build a community of allies. At the organisational level, we advocate and insist on being diverse and inclusive to ensure gender equity, starting from the hiring process to the Leadership level.”

Dr. Joe Myers

Chief Veterinary Officer (Interim) BELIZE

“It means taking concrete action - support and advocate for practices and policies that empower women. Be part of an organisation that puts women’s issues at the forefront. Take the time to listen to Caribbean women’s experiences and understand their perspectives. It also means learning, about current issues and the challenges they face. Be part of the solution for a better world.”

Dr. Roderick King

Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, University of Maryland Medical System, USA

“Being an ally to Caribbean women requires a commitment to learning, listening, and taking action to support their rights and wellbeing. By working together, we can create a more just and equitable world for all.”

Being an Ally to Caribbean Women
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Celebrating Caribbean Women in One Health

International Women’s Day 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated that we are all connected. Problems such as climate change, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, non-communicable diseases and food security affect us all.

#BreaktheBias#OneHealth
These BIG problems swirl at the nexus of animals, environments and people. They are complex, dynamic and hard to resolve. They require an approach that cultivates and supports people and collaboration in the face of uncertainty. One Health is an approach that offers hope and a path to a sustainable future. Caribbean women working in these environments face a myriad of barriers that include gender bias, discrimination, neocolonialism and stereotyping.

#BreaktheBias#OneHealth
These Caribbean female trailblazers are working to #BreakTheBias. They excel in implementing One Health related solutions, encouraging systems thinking and empowering others to work collaboratively on the Caribbean’s most urgent, complex health issues.

#BreaktheBias#OneHealth

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Jamaica’s Annual One Health Conference

Since 2018, Jamaica has hosted an annual One Health conference in collaboration with the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) and the Caribbean College of Family Physicians Jamaica Chapter (CCFPJ), attracting over 2,400 registrations in January 2024. The focus is on environmental and planetary health issues, including climate change.

Special mention and BIG UP to Dr. Paul Cadogan, one of Jamaica’s first One Health Leaders, alongside Dr. Aldyth Buckland, who continue to make this a reality.

One Health One Caribbean One Love Project

Implemented from March 2014 to June 2017, the One Health, One Caribbean, One Love project was the first Caribbean-wide One Health initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) through the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) Science and Technology Programme (S&T II). Its legacy continues to significantly impact the Caribbean region, promoting a holistic approach to health by recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The project involved twelve Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries, including Guyana, Suriname, and Belize, emphasizing cross-sectoral collaboration and resource sharing.

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We wrote ah book

The project was so awesome, we wanted to share some stories.

You’re welcome!

It was not all sunshine and rainbows

While the project continues to impact One Health related activities in the region, it had significant challenges.

These included: