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Ministry of Health & Social Development
Release Date:
Friday, 19 December 2014 - 8:30am

The Office of Gender Affairs concluded the 16 Days of Activism under the theme, “Peace at home, Peace in the world” on International Human Rights Day. Several schools, churches, families, youth organisations, public servants along with Miss BVI 2014 Jaynene Jno Lewis marched in observance of Human Right’s Day and against violence. Preceding the march, several balloons were released in honour of persons who lost their lives to violence followed by the Celebration of Life Concert which celebration those who won the fight against violence. Tributes were depicted through song, dance and poetry. (Photo Credit: Ronnielle Frazer/GIS)