‘Gender Affairs Council: What is it?’ Public Forum
The Gender Affairs Council [GAC] will host its inaugural public event, ‘Gender [Affairs Council]: What is it?’, on Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] training room.
The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender equity in Bermuda.
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert stated, “The establishment of the Gender Affairs Council marks an important step in our commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive Bermuda. This event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Council’s work and, more importantly, to share their own experiences and perspectives. Real progress on gender equity can only happen when the Government and the community work together.”
The spokesperson said, “This gathering will provide the public with the opportunity to dive into meaningful conversations on urgent issues, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment and reproductive rights, mental health, and pay equity. Anyone passionate about advancing gender equity, or eager to play a role in shaping solutions that move Bermuda forward, should be part of this discussion.
“The GAC’s mandate is to monitor and address issues affecting women and girls, men and boys, and LGBTQI+, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals, with a focus on domestic violence, pay disparity, and workplace discrimination. Its work is guided by three pillars: legislation and policy, research and evaluation, and community engagement and education.
“The outcomes of these conversations will directly support the GAC’s work by informing data collection, shaping advice to the Government, and strengthening how our community responds to gender-related issues. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to register at https://forms.gle/zGf79Y1Fypw3UBhf9 and to share their perspectives through the community survey available at https://forms.gle/KfnuXKz5QKEzUwD78.”
“This gathering will provide the public with the opportunity to dive into meaningful conversations on urgent issues, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment and reproductive rights ….”
No room for disagreement then.
Has there ever?
I read yesterday that: Airlines Told to Disregard ‘X’ Mark on U.S. Passports – Airgeeks
A new rule that will require airlines to disregard gender-neutral “X” marks on U.S. passports and input either an “M” or an “F” into their passenger data systems has come into effect.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced plans in July to abandon official recognition of the X mark, but airlines had a 90-day window to prepare for the new policy. That window closed late last week, meaning airline employees reviewing an X-marked passport holder’s booking will have to select either male or female as they submit information to the Advance Passenger Information System, or APIS, which Customs uses to screen for possible security threats.
That being said, a serious question: A person who claims to be X (anything but male or female) goes through airport security (any airport in the world) and sets off a red flag when scanned. A pat-down is required. See where this is going? Do laws or regulations require someone who is also X to perform the pat-down/body search? Will X claim discrimination because another X did not perform the pat-down/body search?
Not being snarky. This is the real world. Will anyone from the Gender Affairs Council please respond?
Looks like a USAID thing.