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GWMO supports Commission of Inquiry into incidence of TIP
The Guyana Women Miners’ Organization (GWMO) is pleased that the joint Opposition has called on President Donald Ramotar to establish a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the incidence of Trafficking In Persons (TIP).
According to Simona Broomes, President of GWMO, she was worried that Parliamentarians were being too silent about the horrifying social ill that is affecting women and young girls in Guyana’s interior.
GWMO President, Simona Broomes
Broomes said that her organization supports any Commission or programme that would tackle TIP. The Opposition’s calls for this Commission have resurrected hope that the highest forum in Guyana is concerned about women’s wellbeing.
The Opposition (A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change) approved a motion led by its Parliamentary Leader David Granger for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the incidence of TIP, on Wednesday evening.
According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), “This was done despite arguments by Government Members of Parliament (MPs) that the establishment of such a body was unnecessary given that there are measures in place. Presentations by opposition MPs and clauses in the Motion itself also reaffirmed that these measures were in place.”
GINA stated that there are constitutional, legal and other measures in place to deal with TIP.
The GINA bulletin further stated, “Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall did not support the call for the COI, questioning why TIP was singled out when there were several other equally important problems which could be addressed by such a move. He also outlined the executive power of the President in explaining why the Opposition could not demand that the President set up such a body.”
However, Government’s position was not surprising, since for years it had maintained that human trafficking was not a major problem in Guyana. But, when the GWMO came on the scene last year, the Administration was forced to change its tune. With limited security and resources, members of the GWMO have been rescuing women and teenagers from sexual slavery in Guyana’s “gold bush”.
According to Broomes, human trafficking is a serious problem and needs to be prevented. She related that such situations do not occur overnight and in most instances poor economic circumstances present limited opportunities to women and children.
Broomes noted that Government has always maintained the position that systems are in place, but she wants Parliament to review those systems and see how effective they are. She pointed out that strong enforcement, prosecution of perpetrators, and protection of victims and witnesses are needed.
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