| …as International Women’s Day is observedAs the world observes International Women’s Day,Air Max 97 Silver Bullet 2018, a number of organizations have issued statements in solidarity with the women of Guyana, some of whom are victims of violent acts.In a statement issued yesterday, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) underscored that it will require a combination of forces to confront the phenomenon of violence against women. The body said it stands ready to join all groups committed to fighting this social aberration.GAWU, which represents itself as Guyana’s leading workers’ bargaining agent, for hundreds of Guyanese female workers, said that it has ambivalent feelings on this year’s Women’s Day.“On the one hand we are cognizant and appreciative of the official/governmental efforts to legalise women’s human and civil rights in a wide-ranging gamut of our ladies’ lives – from their right to work, their just rewards for that employment, to their right to abort difficult or unwanted pregnancies to their absolute protection from sexual offences, with the law prescribing very harsh, commensurate penalties for such offences against our women-folk.”On the other hand, GAWU said that it is aghast at the seeming upsurge in horrific incidents of abuse of Guyanese womanhood, stressing that “from tots to teenagers to matured females, males, and in some cases their own gender,Undefeated Air Max 97 For Sale, are abusing ladies with too much frequency.”Recognising recently crowned Miss India Worldwide,Nike Air Max 97 Australia, Alana Seebarran, the Guyanese Women in Development (GUYWID), said that Guyana’s history is marked by the participation of women in all strata of development. In fact, it is noted that Guyanese women have long held senior functions in the hierarchy of government, the judiciary, parliament, religious organizations, and communities.“Increasingly, women continue to provide services at all levels of the developmental process, especially in an era of growing social issues. Providing public services have become very challenging and women have stood up very strong in combating the prevailing social issues.”According to the statement, similar to the past where women’s struggles for their rights and freedom have led to fruitful dispensation,Nike Tns Cheap Online, GUYWID is of the view that the efforts of Guyanese women of today will also bear fruit.Caricom Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, also in recognition of the occasion, emphasized that addressing the special needs of rural women and girls is important to Caribbean development, gender equality in the Region and the sustainability of development gains.He further revealed that rural women, globally, also face more difficulty than men in accessing public services, social protection, employment and markets, due to cultural norms, security issues and lack of identification documents. The Region, he said, tends to mirror the global reality in this regard adding that “the living conditions of rural women in the Caribbean are characterized by high levels of poverty as well as less access to social services, adequate housing and health services.”He said too that it is apparent that while strides have been made in a number of areas for women in the Region, most rural women remain marginalised to these rights and benefits.Although the United Nations theme for International Women’s Day this year is, ‘Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures’, the National Congress of Women (NCW), like so many similar entities the world over,Nike Air Vapor Max Flyknit 2017, has decided to focus on issues which are closer to home.“Not a week passes without abuse to women and children being on the front pages of our newspapers or in other segments of the media. The numerous murders, or attempted murders, the sexual violations of our sons and daughters, compel us to focus on what is happening to our society and what more should be done to combat this scourge.”The National Congress of Women, as a result is calling for strict implementation of the laws of Guyana which deal with Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences, in order that justice could be meted out to the perpetrators of such heinous crimes. Additionally, the NCW is calling on the Guyana Police Force to carry out efficient investigations and on the Judiciary to deal condignly with those found guilty of these crimes.Meanwhile, according to the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO) as efforts are made to reflect on the struggles that were waged by women over the last century for the right to be treated equally, “we are mindful that we are a far way from reaching even the Millennium Development Goals in some parts of the world. We are indeed fortunate that we live in country where women’s rights are enshrined in the constitution, where there are adequate legislations and policies to propel them forward and where there is a history of women activism.As such the Organisation says that it is saluting all the women who from last year to now have moved up into the higher echelons of their respective organizations; those who have made Guyana proud because of their achievement, and for the selfless and committed leadership of hundreds of women who give of their time and effort to help their fellow sisters.The Alliance for Change (AFC) went a bit further to name a few women of great strength and fortitude of character which Guyana, over the years, has produced, “among them Viola Burnham,Air Max 98 Gundam Release Date, Janet Jagan, Sheila Holder and many others whose names are forever engraved in the annals of our history. Madam Justice Desiree Bernard who continues to serve in the legal fraternity, young Nicollette Fernandes whose discipline has propelled her onto the international sports stage and countless others who are doing this country proud”.“This year as we observe International Women’s Day,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, the Alliance For Change calls on all the leaders to examine the true position and conditions of the majority of our women and to act immediately to help them.” |
