WHAT IS GNOW?

The Grenada National Organisation of Women Inc. (GNOW) is the umbrella non-governmental organisation (NGO) for the women of Grenada.  It is a vibrant national women’s organisation addressing the needs of all segments of the female population of Grenada and attracting national and international support for gender equality, gender equity, women’s empowerment and involvement in development including economic, social and political dimensions.  It was launched on April 23, 1995 and registered under the Companies Act of Grenada in 1996.

MISSION STATEMENT

To create a change in the socialization and culture of power relations between women and men through sensitization and action for equal participation in the household, the community, the workplace and in national life

CORE VALUES

• Developing a culture in which members have a sense of belonging/ownership of the organisation.
• Providing a forum for the full and free expression of views and opinions.
• Facilitating full participation and collective decision-making.
• Ensuring transparency and accountability in GNOW’s affairs.
• Adopting clear positions on issues and communicating them without compromise.
• Engaging, supporting and strengthening affiliates and members.
• Creating and promoting awareness for motivating and mobilizing members and affiliates to be proactive and vigilant advocates for women’s rights.
• Planning for the future of the organisation through documentation and archival record management for successful leadership transitions.
• Increasing information on relevant issues within a data bank by conducting internal research and forging alliances with agencies responsible for data collection.
• Identifying challenges facing women and barriers to gender equality and taking appropriate actions.