Where are the Women? A Study of Women, Politics, Parliaments and Equity in the CARICOM Countries

The research had three main objectives: a) To obtain a more detailed picture of the situation regarding women’s political participation in the CARICOM countries; b) To identify contextual factors and analyse how they affect the presence of Caribbean women in politics; and to provide a list of necessary measures to increase women’s political participation and presence in decision-making positions, and c) In light of these findings, this regional analysis is an important resource for political parties, civil society, women’s organizations and governments to help identify the steps necessary to increase the presence and representation of women in politics. Moreover, it is hoped it will serve as a catalyst for strategic alliances amongst these diverse actors, prompt further research in this area and inspire policy reform that accelerates equal political participation of women and men in decision making structures.