A delegation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) will be visiting Guyana from Tuesday to Friday.

The IACHR is a principal and autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) and has as its mission, the promotion and protection of human rights in the American hemisphere.

The visit to Guyana is being hosted by the Ministry of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs.

According to the Ministry of Governance, the visit is a ‘technical cooperation and promotional visit’, which will be conducted within the framework of the actions that the IACHR highlighted as priorities when approving its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

The visit is also expected to provide technical cooperation on institutional matters and public policies with a focus on human rights while also deepening awareness of state agents and increasing the capacities of State and non-state actors to promote and respect human rights.

There is also a component of the visit which will focus on engaging and raising awareness among civil society organizations (CSOs).

In addition to holding talks with government ministries and statutory agencies, the group will also engage international organisations in Guyana, as well as high school and university students.

The current President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, will be heading the delegation.

Related posts:

Government will respect international human rights commission’s ruling on Chinese Landing illegal mining issue -says VP Jagdeo GDF inks Human Rights Framework agreement with US Military Southern Command Decriminalization of homosexuality to go to Referendum -Govt. tells Human Rights Commission Human Rights in Guyana is not a vote issue -IACHR