| Today, the National Assembly will be seeking to call upon civil society, “not just” women’s groups, but also the private sector, labour movement and the religious communities, to lend its voice to openly condemn acts of domestic and sexual violence, as well as develop awareness programmes to support existing systems to prevent violence, as well as assist victims of violence.The call in the House comes in the form of a motion tabled by Human Services and Social Security Minister, Priya Manickchand, and has already garnered the support of the Alliance For Change.The motion is in observance of “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.”Trotman, in an invited comment yesterday,Diego Maradona Jersey, told this newspaper that, “The AFC will give its support to the Government motion on domestic violence and sexual abuse tabled by PPP/C Minister Priya Manickchand and scheduled for debate today.”He noted, however, that the support was given, notwithstanding the Government’s refusal to accept any proposals thus far from the Opposition.According to Trotman,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, the leadership of the AFC is vehement in its opposition to all forms of violence, and considers the issue of domestic violence to be of such national importance that requires a national and urgent response “to the galloping incidents of abuse against women and children that confront us daily.”Trotman emphasised that it was the duty of elected representatives of the people to be consistent in recognition of the rights of all citizens.He did note, too, that only recently,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, similar motions to have the National Assembly recognise the rights of Guyanese to be protected from torture, and to endorse the view that the citizens of Region Ten are entitled to information of their choice,Wholesale China Jerseys, were rejected by the PPP/C.“The two-facedness of the Administration makes a mockery of the serious work that we have to do in Parliament, and causes the populace to believe that there are different rights for different people…The PPP/C needs to make up its mind and let everyone know whether it is against violence of any and every kind, or in favour of violence of some kinds.”According to the Motion by Manickchand, Guyana is a signatory to the UN Convention on the Elimination of Violence against Women.The motion also seeks to point out that, for centuries,Nike Schuhe Schweiz Outlet, violence against women and children was perpetrated, but there has in recent times been a marked, “strong and vibrant voice at international levels which led to its international condemnation.”Recently,Jerseys NFL China, Assistant Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Patrice La Fleur, told a Forum for Men: “We have seen an upsurge in murders involving men against women.UNFPA supports the need to work with men as partners and as agents of change. We cannot address the problem without the involvement of men —men and women working together to address all the issues that challenge us in our country.” |
