Ministry of Home Affairs

Essential Perspectives Presented to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).

Hon. Robeson Benn, the Minister of Home Affairs, alongside Commissioner of Police, Mr. Clifton Hicken, and Director of Prisons, Mr. Nicklon Elliott, is currently delivering pivotal insights at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on November 29th, 2023. The focus of this discourse centers on the role of the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Services in advancing human rights. The IACHR’s ongoing technical cooperation and promotional visit to Guyana, spanning from November 28th to December 1st, 2023, marks a proactive effort to strengthen collaboration between the commission and member states of the Organization of American States (OAS). This strategic visit aims to deepen understanding and cooperation on vital human rights issues, exemplifying a commitment to fostering positive advancements within the realm of human rights.