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StatementsSubmission for the possible abolition of corporal punishmentHelp & Shelter has been conducting domestic violence and child abuse sessions and workshops across Guyana for over sixteen years. These sessions/workshops are aimed at raising awareness of the effects of domestic violence on individuals and communities, identifying its causes and prevention strategies.
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HELP & SHELTER STATEMENT TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN – 25 NOVEMBER 2012Seventeen years ago today, Help & Shelter formally launched its crisis service to provide The date, 25 November, was chosen as it is International Day for the Elimination of Violence
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Statement on Henry Greene Matter - 4 April, 2012Help & Shelter wholeheartedly agrees with the Guyana Human Rights Association, APNU, Red Thread
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Statement on trauma to children witnessing violence - 23 March, 2012Help & Shelter welcomes Stabroek News’ editorial of 22 March 2012 (‘Caught in the
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Statement on Child Abuse - 13 February, 2012Help & Shelter invites the Ministers of Education and Human Services to inform the Guyanese
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Statement on killings & rape - 20 January, 2012Help & Shelter wishes to register its abhorrence and outrage at the continuing escalation
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International Women's Day Statement 2010On the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day, Help & Shelter joins in saluting the women who have struggled and survived to achieve dignity and equality in Guyana and around the world. Help & Shelter remains concerned at the intensity of the violence against women, which continues despite the national initiatives that are in place. Help & Shelter reinforces its call to the Guyana Police Force to establish the domestic violence units to monitor and implement the GPF's strategy to deal with domestic violence.
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Statement on incidents of domestic violence at beginning of 20112011 has started very badly for women and children in Guyana. Two women have already been murdered by their male partners; another woman lies in hospital seriously injured from multiple stab wounds inflicted by her partner; an 11- year- old girl was allegedly raped by a police officer at the BV Police Station; a nine- yearold boy committed suicide; male and female students from one of the prestigious schools in Guyana were filmed having sex; a teach er has been charged for sexually assaulting female secondary school students.And these are only the cases that have been reported by the media.
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International Day for the Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women 2010 StatementOn the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women 2010, Help & Shelter notes with increasing concern that violence against women (VAW) remains a tragically pervasive and prevalent problem in Guyana and worldwide. The extent of VAW in Guyana is truly frightening, particularly given that many victims still suffer in silence because of fear of discrimination, trauma, threats by the perpetrator and lack of confidence in social services and the justice system.
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