Gov’t to intensify efforts to eliminate domestic violence

The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government will intensify efforts to eliminate domestic violence in Guyana.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who was on Sunday sworn in as the 9^th Executive President, president, during his address to the nation, said the issue of domestic violence in Guyana has to be eliminated.

“We will intensify our fight against domestic violence. We must kill this now,” the Head of State said.

For the year so far, at least 13 women have died as a result of domestic violence. Efforts to eliminate the scourge are being done through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.

President Ali said more women will continue to be empowered through initiatives by the PPP/C.

“We empower our women, our elderly and our youth. For women, we removed taxes on personal health and hygiene products; we’re building day care and night-care shelters to support working mothers.

“We provide more scholarships and create greater employment opportunities,” the President said.