In a powerful declaration of solidarity with the worldwide motion for racial equality, Guyana has referred to as for the United Nations to ascertain a second Worldwide Decade for Folks of African Descent.
Minister of Tourism, Business, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, took heart stage on Tuesday on the Third Session of the Everlasting Discussion board on Folks of African Descent in Geneva, Switzerland.
Representing Guyana, Walrond delivered a passionate plea for collective motion in advancing the rights and well-being of individuals of African descent worldwide.
Dedication to progress
Emphasizing Guyana’s unwavering dedication to this trigger, Minister Walrond underscored the nation’s dedication to each supporting the work of the Discussion board and implementing home initiatives aimed toward uplifting Guyanese of African descent.
This stance aligns Guyana with its Caribbean Group (CARICOM) counterparts, who’ve been stalwart advocates for reparations and racial justice.
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Inclusive imaginative and prescient
Acknowledging Guyana’s wealthy multicultural material, Minister Walrond affirmed the federal government’s pledge to make sure equal alternatives for all residents, regardless of racial background. The target is evident: to foster an atmosphere the place each particular person can thrive and contribute to the nation’s prosperity.
A name for continuity
The groundwork laid by the continued Worldwide Decade for Folks of African Descent, spanning from January 2015 to December 2024, has been monumental. Nevertheless, activists are adamant that the combat in opposition to racism and discrimination should persist.
Proposals for extending the last decade to span from 2025 to 2034 have gained traction, reflecting the worldwide group’s unwavering dedication to impact lasting change.
