Georgetown: The 2013 US Trafficking In Persons (TIP) report has identified significant efforts made by Guyana in meeting the minimum international standards for the elimination of trafficking, as set forth in the UN’s Palermo Protocol.
United States Ambassador, Brent Hardt, says Guyana and the US have in recent years developed a more active and productive dialogue on trafficking in persons. This was aimed at strengthening Guyana’s ability to identify and protect victims, prosecute offenders, and prevent cases of TIP.
A workshop on TIP identification, investigation, and prosecution for government and civil society representatives was recently held.
Outreaches were conducted in Bartica with local law enforcement, mining, and civil society representatives to boost understanding in that region of how to combat trafficking.
The ambassador says the US welcomed the commitment of the government and people of Guyana to work in partnership to address this global threat to the dignity of children, women and men.
The report highlights some major challenges that Guyana must overcome in its fight against trafficking in persons.
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