Barbara Bailey (writer)

The Honourable
Barbara Bailey
OJ
Born
Barbara Evelyn Bailey

(1942-03-14) 14 March 1942
Kingston, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire
Alma materUniversity of the West Indies
OccupationsWriter, educator, advocate
MovementWomen's movement
AwardsCARICOM Triennial Award for Women (2008)

Barbara Evelyn Bailey OJ (born 14 March 1942) is an educator, writer and gender studies scholar from Kingston, Jamaica. In addition to her education work, she has represented Jamaica at numerous conferences and assemblies regarding women's rights. In 2008, she was elected by the state parties as a member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

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