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Curated Archival Collections: Celebrating Caribbean Feminist History

For Release Upon Receipt - September 22, 2025

St. Augustine


St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago — 22nd September 2025 — The Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) and The Alma Jordan Library (AJL) at The UWI, St Augustine, invite the public to explore Curated Archival Collections — part of the IGDS’ Making of Feminisms in the Caribbean. This powerful exhibition features the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA) Regional Collection and Beijing Reflections from the Collections of Emeritus Professor Rhoda Reddock.

 

The display runs from September 8 to October 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, on the Ground Floor of the AJL at The UWI St. Augustine Campus.

The CAFRA Collection celebrates the legacy of the, a pioneering network founded in 1985. Materials include newsletters, reports, and archives documenting over three decades of feminist organising across the Caribbean, including CAFRA’s leadership as the Caribbean Sub-Regional Focal Point for the landmark 1995 UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing.

Beijing Reflections, drawn from the papers of Emeritus Professor Rhoda Reddock, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Beijing Conference and NGO Forum. This exhibit highlights the activism, advocacy and transformative impact of Caribbean women’s participation and its lasting influence on gender and development in the region.

The Making of Caribbean Feminisms project, of which these collections are part, is founded on the belief that the impulse to further feminist theorizing and activism needs to be transmitted to a younger generation. This public exhibition offers a rare opportunity for all generations to engage with and consider contributing to the archival treasures that chronicle the Making of Feminisms in the Caribbean and their continued relevance today.

For more information: Institute for Gender and Development Studies E: STA-gender@uwi.edu  E: STA-igdsarchiving@uwi.edu

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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier higher education institution and one of only two regional universities in the world. With five campuses across the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, The UWI continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation, and societal impact. Consistently ranked among the world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI is a global leader in addressing critical challenges, including climate change, sustainability, and development.

 

As The UWI St. Augustine Campus celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025 under the theme Beyond 65: From the Caribbean, For the World, it pays tribute to its Caribbean roots while highlighting its contributions to solving global challenges. This milestone underscores the campus's significant role in producing ground-breaking research and fostering talent that transcends regional boundaries to shape a better world. The UWI St. Augustine’s researchers, academics, and graduates continue to make an international impact, exemplifying the university’s mission to serve the region while influencing the world.

 

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