Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, during a recent debate in the National Assembly on the Children’s Bill said that there are several pieces of legislation being debated and passed that will require the services of a family court dedicated to disposing of such matters efficaciously. Manickchand told the House, “The governing […]
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‘MEN’ joins fight against domestic violence
Calling on men to stand up in opposition against all forms of violence, especially the rampant plague of violence against women, the Men Empowering Network (MEN) yesterday launched an ambitious agenda to tackle the problem through direct engagements across the country. On the platform of “a different approach,” MEN has proposed to uproot the scourge […]
Manickchand calls for speedier implementation of Family Court
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, during a recent debate in the National Assembly on the Children’s Bill said that there are several pieces of legislation being debated and passed that will require the services of a family court dedicated to disposing of such matters efficaciously. Manickchand told the House, “The governing […]
‘Modern’ child adoption bill passed
-reaping of financial rewards to be criminalized Two bills, which seek to modernize the laws governing the legal status of children and adoptions, were yesterday unanimously passed by the National Assembly, in a move deemed as progressive in the effort to protect the basic human rights of Guyanese children. The two pieces of legislation […]
Cabinet clears Family Court
The government will be proceeding with a special Family Court, Human Services Minister Priya Manickchand said on Wednesday. According to Manickchand, the decision was made at Tuesday’s meeting of Cabinet. The court will come under the jurisdiction of the High Court and will deal with all family-related disputes. The Minister said that when considering several […]
Legal aid comes to Region Five
With the establishment of the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic (GLAC) at Fort Wellington, West Berbice vulnerable persons in Region Five will now have access to free legal services and be able to enjoy their rights in the courts. At a small ceremony held in the compound of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Minister of Human […]
Nurturing child criminals: an indictment of Guyanese society?
It is a familiar sight in many depressed urban communities and increasingly in rural areas as well: idle young men sitting at street corners all day. It is these groups, observers believe, that churn out Guyana’s ever-growing criminal class. Facing hopelessness in a social and political system that offers little opportunity, most start out by […]
First Ever Female MP Conference
Article Credit: Kaiteur News, January 17, 2008
Over 50 `Stamp it out’ meetings held
More than fifty “Stamp it out” consultations were held across the country since early November and as it nears the wrap-up date, persons are being urged to still make contributions. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the consultations on sexual violence so far, and plans […]
Over 50 `Stamp it out’ meetings held
More than fifty “Stamp it out” consultations were held across the country since early November and as it nears the wrap-up date, persons are being urged to still make contributions. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the consultations on sexual violence so far, and plans […]