Residents of Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are being called on to speak out against domestic violence.
The charge was made by Region Three Regional Executive Officer (REO) Denis Jaikaran at a march and rally against domestic violence and suicide last Saturday.
“Silence is also a form of violence; therefore, one should not stay silent whenever they are in a relationship that has violence … those who face violence need to speak up and let your voices be heard; do not be ashamed,” the REO stated.
Jaikaran told the participants that the public has to adopt the mindset that domestic violence was a disease in society. He pledged the Administration’s backing to end all forms of violence.
“I pledge the Administration’s support to participate and play a meaningful role to ensure that sensitisation occurs within the Region and the country as a whole, so that all can understand that violence cannot be condoned.”
The walk commenced at the JC Supermarket at Meadow Bank and concluded at the West Demerara Secondary School.
The exercise was a collaborative effort between the regional administration and the US-based non-profit organisation United Bridge Builders Mission.
The organisation was established in 2006 by Bonita Montaque and Lisa Cabanara in the US to serve international communities; it then expanded to Guyana to help address the social ills affecting Guyanese.
