Tag: Gender Equality
Five-year strategic plan seeks to strengthen available mechanisms to foster gender equality
The Women and Gender Equality Commission (W&GEC) has outlined a five-year (2021-2026) strategic plan which outlines a comprehensive process through ... Read More
Guyanese women leading in climate action, advocacy
─ Dr. Persaud tells 63rd UN Commission on the Status of Women Minister of Human Services and Social Security, ... Read More
Remarks by the Honourable Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
Once again, we take a moment to observe International Women's Day. This year, this occasion is being held under the ... Read More
First Lady leads International Women’s Day march
Scores of men and women joined in a march along Main Street, Georgetown, Sunday, to observe this year’s International Women’s ... Read More
Human Services Ministry to focus on men empowerment on ‘International Men’s Day’
Men will be placed centre stage at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s “Engagement”, an event to commemorate ... Read More
Gender equality a priority under APNU+AFC 2020 Manifesto
─equal pay, business grants for women ─improved gynecological, maternal and neonatal health care ─increased scholarships for women and girls DPI, ... Read More
Hope Estate’s breakthrough
- $36M made in 2019 DPI, Guyana, Friday, January 3, 2020 Hope Coconut Industries Limited (HCIL) has made a significant ... Read More
The Rural Women of Hope Estate
-Promoting Gender equality at Hope Estate DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 When one hears the word ‘farmer’ the image ... Read More
Women should be the parliamentary majority – First Lady
─ calls for parity in opportunities, employment and salaries DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 “We must not celebrate 37 ... Read More
Min. Ally representing Guyana at 63rd Session on Status of Women Commission in New York
– the Social Protection Minister presented Guyana's national statement on Wednesday – session instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting reality ... Read More