Tag: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance
Human rights fundamental to dignity and welfare of citizens – Prime Minister Phillips
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the critical between safeguarding human rights and combating corruption and noted ... Read More
Guyana has made significant progress in anti-corruption efforts
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has ... Read More
Gov’t’s “rights-based” approach to development empowering vulnerable groups – Min. Teixeira
Guyana has made considerable progress in realising several human rights for citizens, owed to the government’s “rights-based” approach to development. ... Read More
Civil Society Organisations consulted as Guyana gears up for 4th UPR Cycle
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance successfully hosted a Civil Society Consultation on November 26, 2024, as part of its preparations for ... Read More
National Assembly approves over $456 million in contingency fund advances
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved contingency fund advances for current expenditure, totaling $456,851,845 for several ministries. The financial paper, ... Read More
Gov’t invites proposals for human rights projects
In commemoration of International Human Rights Day 2024, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance has called for proposals for ... Read More
Guyana is making tremendous progress towards reducing violence among migrant, transgender women
- Through legislation, policy and institutional reform - Minister Teixeira informs IAHCR Guyana has made major strides in reducing violence ... Read More
Human Rights Academy could be on the horizon
Building on the massive success of the first International Human Rights Certificate Course conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs ... Read More
Gov’t, private sector collaborating to strengthen anti-corruption framework
A collaborative effort between the government and the private sector is underway to address corruption. On Tuesday, an anti-corruption workshop ... Read More
Gov’t strengthening Integrity Commission Act
The government is clamping down on persons who refuse to honestly declare their assets through a comprehensive review of the ... Read More