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Ambassador Remarks in Commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The U.S. Government is committed to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBT persons. The U.S. Mission in Guyana has proudly supported efforts by the NGO community to promote LGBT rights, and we look forward to continuing to work with you all on this important issue.
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By | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Speeches | Tags: ,

Launch of Consultations to Develop SOPs to Investigate and Prosecute Cases of Human Trafficking

I’m pleased to be here today.  This workshop marks yet another step by the Government of Guyana towards combating human trafficking in Guyana.  The government has had a busy year countering human trafficking, starting with the launch of the TIP Plan of Action for 2017 through 2018.  The development of standard operating procedures to strengthen ...
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By | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

U.S. Embassy Youth Action Network Joins Ministry of Social Protection to Talk TIP

GEORGETOWN–The U.S Embassy’s Youth Action Network, in collaboration with the Anti –Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Unit of the Ministry of Social Protection, sponsored its first public forum on TIP at the Georgetown Club.  This event attracted over forty people and educated participants on the definition of TIP, and how all citizens can actively be involved ...
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By | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, TTIP, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: ,

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