APNU congratulates Simona Broomes

Jun 21, 2013 News

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has extended congratulations to Simona Broomes President of the Women’s Miners Organisation (GWMO) on being recognised internationally as a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero.
In a press statement yesterday, one day after Broomes was recognized by US Secretary of State John Kerry as this year’s TIP hero, APNU said it is cognizant of the courageous stand and the commitment Broomes and her organization have demonstrated in the fight against TIP.
The release stated that APNU salutes Broomes on her leadership and heroism (sometimes at great personal risk to life and limb) in the fight against modern-day slavery.
“APNU noted with great concern that trafficking in Persons, especially that of under-aged girls, is a grave human right violation that continues to fester especially in hinterland mining communities,” the release stated.
In light of Broomes’ achievement, the coalition has renewed the call made in the National Assembly by Brigadier David Granger, Leader of the Opposition, for a Commission of Inquiry into the scourge of TIP. The establishment of the COI was supported by Broomes.
“APNU continues to advocate for the Ministry of Human Services, the Geology and Mines Commission, The Guyana Police Force and all other relevant government agencies to urgently develop a coordinated plan and implementation programme, well supported with the needed resources, to rescue and protect the victims of people trafficking, especially minors who are subjected to sexual exploitation and abuse,” the release said.

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