Strengthening legislative frameworks to deter corrupt practices, promote transparency, and uphold accountability is a key step in addressing corruption.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 8 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Civil Society, Democracy and Governance
I applaud the advocacy and action of those who have worked in the interest of people with disabilities, and I’m hopeful that this advocacy leads to real improvements with respect to access to education, access to employment, access to buildings, access to the electoral system, and generally, more meaningful participation of people with disabilities in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 5 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Disability Rights, Human Rights, Youth
When people with disabilities are afforded equal access to exercise their rights and realize their aspirations, ALL of society benefits from their potential, talent, and productivity. Access for people with disabilities improves access for all and most importantly, benefits all.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 2 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Disability Rights, Human Rights, Youth
We all have a role to play. Men and women alike. Everyone benefits from greater inclusion and gender equity. Our institutions and nations are richer when we ALL have a voice, so I encourage you to build your networks wide and strong.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 4 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Education, Women's Empowerment
Ambassador Lynch noted that the Embassy was pleased to give back to Guyana’s senior citizens who have contributed immensely to its development.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 2 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Civil Society, Health, Humanitarian Assistance
As we work on this transformation, we need to provide the opportunity and space for youth to articulate what challenges they face, then devise and implement solutions to those challenges. We have to encourage youth, and also provide you a space to lead.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Democracy and Governance, Economic, Education, Human Rights, USAID, Youth
As we work together to battle cancer, we can empower women in the process. Breast cancer accounts for 22% of the cancer cases in Guyana while cervical cancer accounts for another 16%. The good news is that screening for these types of cancer is not a difficult process. The US Embassy has participated in many ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Health
I am particularly pleased to see that one of the key objectives of BEA is to develop solutions to these challenges and advocate for public policies that bring about change and economic development. Embassy Georgetown looks forward to BEA playing a proactive role.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 1 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Entrepreneurship, Private Sector
The upcoming medical outreach event in Region 1 underscores the U.S. Embassy’s initiatives to support Guyana in the areas of improved Governance, enhanced Security, and Prosperity for all.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Health, Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
To emphasize the U.S. Government’s focus on regional and government partnerships, climate change, public financial management, and private sector-led growth, USAID Regional Representative Clinton White is in Guyana to meet with government officials, CARICOM representatives, leaders in the business community, youth representatives and members of civil society organizations. This will be Mr. White’s first meeting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CBSI, Civil Society, Climate Change, Private Sector, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations, USAID
A strong sector of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is a key element of a healthy and robust democracy. To that end, the U.S. Embassy and United Nations collaborated on an NGO management workshop held December 9-10 for 45 managers of NGOs in Guyana representing six (6) different regions. The trainer, Dr. William Brown, is a professor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Civil Society
Remarks as prepared Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch Central Islamic Organization of Guyana Orphan and Vulnerable Children Fun Day November 23, 2019, 10:00 AM Muslim Youth Organization Good morning everyone! Thank you for having me here today. I won’t be long, because I know you have a lot of fun activities to get to, but I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Civil Society, Community Service, Exchanges
Georgetown – In line with the U.S. Embassy commitment to help build capacity in remote areas and strengthen border security, Ambassador Lynch made a trip to Region Nine and met with the Regional Chairman, the Regional Police, a local school, and made a short visit to the Brazil side of the border to meet with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Border Security, Civil Society
It is my pleasure to represent the United States Government at today’s launch of the “Local Capacity for Local Solutions” Project. This U.S. Embassy-supported US$8 million dollar initiative represents an ongoing partnership with Guyana and the nine other countries of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean region. It also demonstrates our collective commitment to promote more ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 10 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Civil Society, USAID
This project is the local version of PEPFAR’s Local Capacity Initiative. Established in Guyana in 2015, this initiative aims to strengthen the sustainability of national HIV and AIDS responses, through increased advocacy by local Civil Society Organizations. The project directly supports 38 Guyanese Civil Society Organizations that advocate for key and vulnerable populations.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Civil Society, PEPFAR