The Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), in partnership with UNICEF and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has launched a nationwide child protection campaign aimed at increasing public awareness, encouraging the early reporting of abuse and strengthening safeguards for children across Guyana.

The campaign, titled “SEE. SAY. SAFE.”, seeks to equip both children and adults with the knowledge to recognise unsafe situations, respond appropriately and help prevent child sexual abuse. It will be rolled out through radio, television, social media, schools and community outreach programmes to reach children and families throughout the country.

The initiative comes amid continuing concerns over the prevalence of child abuse in Guyana. According to the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), 4,038 cases of child abuse were reported in 2024, including 1,202 cases of sexual abuse, underscoring the scale of the challenge facing child protection authorities.