Guyana reaffirms human rights, democracy commitment at IPU Assembly

Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law, while highlighting ongoing efforts to improve accountability, access to justice and social inclusion.

The position was outlined by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Kwame McCoy, who delivered Guyana’s statement to the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Democracy of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) during its 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, held from October 5 to 9, 2026.

McCoy, who represents the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Group on the 18-member Bureau guiding the Committee’s work, said human rights and democracy were essential to the dignity of citizens, the legitimacy of institutions and the country’s sustainable development.