Guyana Together Celebrates Third Anniversary – 250 Endorsement Milestone Achieved

Guyana Together observes its third anniversary since its launch in September 2023, by celebrating 250 organisational endorsers who have pledged support for this historic campaign. Guyana Together was launched as a grassroots effort to increase acceptance levels among Guyanese and to reduce the level of stigma and prejudice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The campaign was launched by four local organisations: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Black Entrepreneurs Association, Guyana Press Association and SASOD Guyana. Over the short span of time, the campaign has won support from hundreds of Guyanese businesses and civic organisations across the country.

Guyana Together is proud to recognise many of the organisations who have endorsed the campaign from various sectors. These include industries like energy, legal, food and entertainment, media, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality. This milestone is being lauded on the campaign’s third anniversary by some of its endorsing partners.

Shane Thomas, Youth Focal Point of Guyanese Organisation of Indigenous Peoples (GOIP) shared that “reaching 250 organisations endorsing Guyana Together shows that people from every part of Guyana can stand together for a fairer country.” He added that “as indigenous peoples observe Heritage Month, we know the importance of respecting the dignity, identity and rights of every person and community. We share a belief that every Guyanese deserves to live with safety and respect.  No one should be treated as a criminal or denied the ability to make a living because of who they are or who they love.”