I oversee U.S. policy toward and partnerships with 34 countries in the region, thirteen of them in the Caribbean. One thing all thirteen U.S. embassies in the Caribbean have in common this June: They will all demonstrate their support of LGBTQI+ Pride Month. In Guyana, the LGBTQI+ flag is flying proudly for the entire month ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 30 June, 2022 | Topics: News, Op-Eds | Tags: Diversity, Human Rights
Guiding our provision of security training and assistance in Guyana and around the world is a commitment to human rights. As we seek to help Guyana and other countries be more secure, we are also committed to ensuring they do so in a way that upholds human life and dignity.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights, INL, Security
This training was the second in a series of trainings for Guyana’s criminal justice sector, following a January 25 training on the same topic for over 150 members of the GPF and the Guyana Prison Service.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Criminal Justice, Human Rights, INL, Security
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) facilitated a job preparation training for Persons with Disabilities. The virtual nine-week training provided participants with the practical knowledge and resources to be proactive in their job search and be successful in acquiring jobs. Ambassador Lynch said of the training, “we are committed to promoting the role of persons with disabilities in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 3 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Disability Rights, Education, Human Rights
The training focused on the Department of State Leahy Law, which prohibits State assistance to foreign security forces if there is credible information that a security force unit has committed a gross violation of human rights (GVHR), to include extrajudicial killings, torture, forced disappearance, or rape under the color of law.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 25 January, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CBSI, Human Rights, INL, Security
The U.S. Embassy is committed to empower persons with disabilities, and we are happy to partner with anyone here today in this regard. It’s partners like Ganesh Singh, though, President of the Council, and the members of the Council, who we would advocate should lead these efforts. The Embassy Public Affairs Section has a small ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 9 November, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights
Under the grant, Voices GY will organize a 12-week course to teach communications and community organizing skills, and provide information on available social services, legal protections, access to housing, medical assistance, and education.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 5 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Education, Health, Human Rights, Migrants
Across the globe millions of people have been forced to flee their homes as a result of conflict, persecution or repression. Right in our own hemisphere, the Venezuelan exodus is one of the largest mass migrations in the world, as people continue to leave their country in search of life’s most basic needs – food, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights, Migrants, USAID
We encourage Guyana’s civil society and political leaders to embark on a process of engagement and change in 2021 with the aim of decriminalizing intimate same sex relations. We understand and respect that countries are at different stages of acceptance and engagement on this issue. Nevertheless, human rights of all persons are universal and indivisible, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, IDAHOTB
Most of all, I hope the campaign will empower voters to confront and overcome challenges many take for granted on election day: that all voters will be assured physical access to their assigned place of voting, and that they will be able to vote privately and independently.
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Democracy and Governance, Disability Rights, Elections, Human Rights
This tremendous achievement speaks volumes about the United States’ commitment to build and sustain enduring relationships with our Partner Nations. It is a commitment that will never – I repeat – never wane, because we know that by sharing our values, challenges and responsibilities we forge partnerships that improve regional stability. Guyana’s success is without ...
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By U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Human Rights, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, New Horizons, U.S. Guyana Bilateral Relations
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 U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights, LGBT
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 U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: Human Rights, Trafficking in Persons
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 U.S. Embassy Georgetown | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Public Affairs, TTIP, U.S. & Guyana | Tags: Human Rights, Trafficking in Persons
