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Guyana recorded 416 human trafficking victims in 2024
—over 1,800 domestic/gender-based violence cases
Kaieteur News-The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reported alarming figures for 2024, revealing that 416 individuals were victims of human trafficking, while over 1,800 cases of domestic and gender-based violence were recorded across the country.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud
According to the 2025 budget documents, Guyana continues to grapple with human trafficking, with 34 reported cases leading to 416 victims of trafficking (VoTs) last year. Authorities have provided shelter services for 381 victims. Notably, in 2025 the ministry aims to reduce reported trafficking cases to 20 and the number of victims to 250.
It was reported that the government has designed and implemented specific programmes to combat human trafficking and eliminate the sexual exploitation of vulnerable populations. These include providing non-contributory financial assistance, psychosocial support, and shelter services.
It was also revealed a troubling 1,863 cases of domestic and gender-based violence in 2024. The ministry has set a target to reduce this figure to 1,700 in 2025. Shelter services were provided for 26 victims of domestic violence and sexual offences. The ministry aims to expand assistance to 65 victims in 2025.
Guyana recorded 416 human trafficking victims in 2024
One of the most distressing trends is the continued occurrence of femicide, with 13 cases recorded in 2024. The ministry has set a target to reduce this figure to 10 in 2025.
Moreover, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Protection has outlined several strategies to address these social issues, including strengthening policies aimed at removing discrimination and violence against women, providing shelter and financial assistance to vulnerable groups, implementing gender equality and mainstreaming initiatives, and expanding rehabilitation programmes for youth in conflict with the law.
In 2024, 93 sensitization and awareness programmes were conducted to promote gender equality, with a target of 95 set for 2025. Additionally, the ministry aims to enhance campaigns targeting the elimination of sexual, domestic, and gender-based violence from 125 in 2024 to 110 in 2025. The ministry’s initiatives extend beyond violence prevention, focusing on improving the welfare of Guyana’s most vulnerable citizens.
(Guyana recorded 416 human trafficking victims in 2024)
- 1, 800 cases of domestic and gender-based violence, alarming figures, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, sexual exploitation
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