Western countries applaud Guyana’s Indigenous peoples

Excerpt from caribbeannationalweekly.com

Western countries have expressed support for Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples’ rights and aspirations, and their full participation and decision-making so as to enhance their socio-economic development, empowerment, and improved governance.

In a statement marking International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the United States, The European Union, Canada, and Britain in a joint statement acknowledged that the fight against discrimination, marginalization, and violations of Indigenous rights, is a global priority, also in Guyana.

“We must work in collaboration to prevent exploitation of their land and natural resources. Their leadership in this endeavor must also be recognized,” the joint statement read…