The Women’s Conversations: How we Manage and Survive GBV, undertaken between August and December 2023 provided for the Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD) an invaluable opportunity to understand the diversity of experiences of women within and across the Regional Corporations of Tunapuna / Piarco and Mayaro / Rio Claro, as well as the women…
Introducing our fresh new look! We’re thrilled to unveil our rebrand, reflecting our evolution and commitment to positive change. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! WINAD embraces change through its 2024 Rebrand.
The Republican Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago which entered into force in 1976 differs in several ways, from the Independence Constitution of 1962. It created some institutions to for example, safeguard our democracy and criminal justice system from political interference, manipulation and partisanship. One such institution is the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions…
Chester Sambrano The Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD) has called for an investigation into the indemnity deal offered to Vincent Nelson KC (King’s Counsel) to prosecute former Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and former UNC (United National Congress)senator Gerald Ramdeen. The deal was reportedly offered to Nelson in exchange for his testimony against Ramlogan and…
Cafra TT tribute to Tara Ramoutar: Walk good Sistah! Folade Mutota on the Passing of Tara Ramoutar: “She was “a leader in the TT women’s movement.” The Family Planning Association of TT noted on its Facebook page, “It is a tribute to her passionate determination that so many of us, particularly in civil society, feel…
WINAD’s Executive Director shares her perspective with TV6 News Article: Folade Mutota Shares Her Perspective on Protests Source: Tv6 News Published: June 30, 2020
Road Map to Recovery – business as usual Folade Mutota on the government’s ‘Road Map to Recovery’ and approaches to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Article: Road Map to Recovery – business as usual Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Published: May 2, 2020
Annisette: Judge ‘roadmap’ committee on its work WINAD’s Folade Mutota shares her perspective on Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s Roadmap to Recovery Committee. Article: Annisette: Judge ‘roadmap’ committee on its work Source: CNC3 News Published: April 21, 2020
COVID-19 forcing parents to make hard decisions on childcare—WINAD Folade Mutota makes a special appeal to the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago to handle any upcoming cases with extra sensitivity and compassion. This is especially pertinent during the COVID-19 crisis, which is forcing parents to make hard decisions on childcare. The State’s child protective…
Power in action WINAD’s participation in International Women’s Day (IWD) Women’s Rights Rally (2020). Article: Power in Action Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Published: March 5, 2020