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Guyana President Ali orders task force for child safety
President Irfaan Ali has directed Attorney General Anil Nandlall to coordinate a multi-agency task force to develop recommendations for improving the safety, welfare, and mental health of children in Guyana. The decision follows a consultative meeting involving the Judiciary, Parliament, law enforcement, constitutional commissions, and civil society organizations.
The proposed response aims to address various factors through public education, parental support, school-based activities, psychosocial services, and mentoring programs. Discussions also included regulating children’s exposure to social media and music, revising laws, and reviewing law enforcement and judicial approaches.
The initiative follows recent high-profile incidents, including the death of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran. Data from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security indicates a significant scale of concern, with approximately 4,038 child abuse cases recorded in 2024, including 1,202 cases of sexual abuse.
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Anil Nandlall · Guyana · Irfaan Ali · Ministry of Human Services and Social Security · Orlando Jaikarran
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The task force will include representatives from government, the judiciary, law enforcement, religious organizations, and civil society. www.cananews.com · villagevoicenews.com · inewsguyana.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the 2024 child-abuse cases, 1,202 were cases of sexual abuse. villagevoicenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Proposed measures include public education, parental support, psychosocial services, and regulating social media exposure. www.cananews.com · villagevoicenews.com · inewsguyana.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Guyana recorded approximately 4,038 child-abuse cases in 2024. villagevoicenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Irfaan Ali directed Attorney General Anil Nandlall to coordinate a multi-agency task force. www.cananews.com · villagevoicenews.com · inewsguyana.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bharrat Jaikarran was charged with the murder of his six-year-old son. www.cananews.com · inewsguyana.com