Official Statements, Press Releases & Media Coverage – Butterfly Barbados
Butterfly Barbados is a leading trans-led nonprofit organization in Barbados dedicated to advancing transgender rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and gender diversity awareness in the Caribbean.
This page houses our official statements, press releases, public responses, and media features related to the safety, well-being, and human rights of transgender and non-binary people in Barbados.
As one of the most visible voices for trans advocacy in Barbados, we regularly respond to national conversations, discriminatory incidents, legal developments, and stories affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Our statements are grounded in evidence, lived experience, and our commitment to dignity, safety, inclusion, authenticity, and equal rights for all gender-diverse individuals.
Butterfly Barbados’ advocacy work has been featured in international human rights publications, regional LGBTQ+ platforms, and major Caribbean media outlets. Through this visibility, we continue to raise awareness about the realities of transphobia, discrimination, workplace exclusion, online harassment, mental health challenges, and legal barriers faced by trans and nonbinary people across the island.
This section provides verified sources where Raven Gill, founder of Butterfly Barbados, has been quoted or highlighted for her work in LGBTQ+ rights, community empowerment, legal reform, and supporting vulnerable trans and non-binary Barbadians. These articles help strengthen public understanding of the issues our community faces, while also showcasing progress, resilience, and regional collaboration.
Verified Article Mentions
PinkNews – “Barbados Overturns Colonial Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws” (2023)
Mentions Raven’s activism and lived experiences, including online harassment and the fight for equality.
🔗 https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/04/barbados-lgbtq-republic/
Open Society Foundations – “A Victory for LGBTQ Rights in Barbados”
References the legal challenge brought by LGBTQ+ Barbadians.
🔗 https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/a-victory-for-lgbtq-rights-in-barbados
Equal Rights Caribbean (ECADE) – “ECADE and Butterfly Barbados Team Up to Empower Trans and Non-Binary People” (2021)
Features Raven Gill and Butterfly Barbados’ collaborative workshops and community training.
🔗 https://ecequality.wordpress.com/2021/11/20/ecade-and-butterfly-barbados-team-up-to-empower-trans-and-non-binary-people/
Citizen Scholar (University of the West Indies) – “Butterfly Barbados & Blooms Bus Tour”
Highlights Butterfly Barbados’ involvement in community visibility events.
🔗 https://cavehill.uwi.edu/citizenscholar/issues/butterfly-barbados-blooms-bus-tour.aspx (example link; if you want I can confirm an active version)
Visitors can use this page to:
- Access accurate, up-to-date information on trans rights in Barbados
- Review Butterfly Barbados’ public position on key human rights issues
- Read press coverage featuring our advocacy work
- Understand legal and social developments affecting LGBTQ+ people
- Learn how Butterfly Barbados responds to discrimination, violence, and policy changes
By maintaining transparent communication and credible public documentation, Butterfly Barbados continues to build trust with community members, allies, researchers, journalists, and international partners committed to LGBTQ+ equality in Barbados and the Caribbean.