The United Nations has launched a pilot study to determine the economic cost of violence against women and girls in Jamaica.
We have more in this report from Shaloy Smikle.
“Violence against women and girls costs Jamaica roughly 16-billion dollars in economic loss.”
That’s according to Tonni Ann Brodber, Caribbean Representative at the UN Women’s Multi-Country Office.
She was speaking on Monday at the launch of the national study on economic costs of violence against women and girls at the AC Marriott hotel in New Kingston.
Ms Brodber says the sum covers support systems, legal aid, medical care, shelter, medication as well as counselling and protection for the survivor.
Gender Minister, Olivia Grange delivered the feature address at the event.
She said the findings from the study will assist with crafting what she calls an effective gender responsive budget.
Shaloy Smikle, for Nationwide News.
