First In-Person Session of the Gender-Based Violence Course Begins in Trinidad and Tobago

March 6, 2026
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The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA), in collaboration with the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, continues the implementation of the course “Improving Criminal Prosecution in Cases of Gender-Based Violence in Trinidad and Tobago” aimed at strengthening the criminal justice response to gender-based violence in the country.

The first in-person session of the programme will take place on Friday, March 6, marking an important milestone in the training process.

The session will be led by Kim Sealy, an attorney with more than ten years of professional experience, who will serve as an instructor for the course and share her expertise in the legal approach to gender-based violence.

The programme includes the participation of members of civil society as well as representatives from key institutions within the justice system, including the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Public Defender, and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

Through this in-person session, CEJA reaffirms its commitment to strengthening technical capacities and promoting specialized standards to improve criminal prosecution and enhance the protection of victims of gender-based violence across the region.

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