Jamaica
is among three Caribbean countries cited for
the highest cases of rape in the world.
Topping the list of the top 10 recorded rape rates in the world is the Bahamas.
The United Nations/World Bank report shows that in the Bahamas, the number of reported rapes is almost 15 times higher than most countries.
Also in the top 10 is St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The high rates of rape in some Caribbean countries have led to the calling of a region wide conference to tackle the problem.
The Bahamas Crisis Centre, which is coordinating the conference in September, said it is hoped that delegates will draw up new strategies to deal with sexual violence against women.
Director Sandra Dean-Patterson said the centre has been grappling with the problem of sexual violence for several years.
Dr. Dean-Patterson lamented that not enough attention was being paid to the problem and she is hoping that the September 25-29 conference will get the attention of regional governments.
Topping the list of the top 10 recorded rape rates in the world is the Bahamas.
The United Nations/World Bank report shows that in the Bahamas, the number of reported rapes is almost 15 times higher than most countries.
Also in the top 10 is St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The high rates of rape in some Caribbean countries have led to the calling of a region wide conference to tackle the problem.
The Bahamas Crisis Centre, which is coordinating the conference in September, said it is hoped that delegates will draw up new strategies to deal with sexual violence against women.
Director Sandra Dean-Patterson said the centre has been grappling with the problem of sexual violence for several years.
Dr. Dean-Patterson lamented that not enough attention was being paid to the problem and she is hoping that the September 25-29 conference will get the attention of regional governments.
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