The Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, and the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud who are the co-chairs of the Ministerial Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons (TIP), hosted a meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025. The session focused on finalizing key initiatives under the New Action Plan for the Prevention and Response to Trafficking in Persons in Guyana.

This important gathering brought together representatives from several key ministries and agencies, underscoring the Government of Guyana’s strong commitment to addressing human trafficking through a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach.

Agencies represented included, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ministry of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guyana Police Force – Immigration Office and Criminal Investigation Unit, Indigenous Peoples’ Commission, Help and Shelter Guyana, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.

The meeting served as a critical platform for reviewing progress, aligning strategic priorities, and finalizing the comprehensive New Action Plan, which outlines targeted interventions for the prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership pillars of Guyana’s anti-trafficking efforts.

Minister Benn emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among stakeholders, while Minister Persaud highlighted the need for victim-centered approaches that prioritize survivor protection and rehabilitation.

The finalized Action Plan aims to further strengthen Guyana’s national response to human trafficking, ensuring alignment with international best practices and reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to eradicating trafficking in persons.