President Irfaan Ali on Friday said children’s rights are a priority for his administration as Guyana joined in the observation of World Children’s Day, which is UNICEF’s global day of action for children.
“The foundation for a better tomorrow must be built on promoting greater respect for and enforcement of children’s rights, providing adequate protection, care and strengthening children’s education. The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is committed to promoting the rights of every child,” Ali was quoted as saying in a statement issued by UNICEF Guyana.
According to the statement, Ali, in a message to mark the occasion, also highlighted that Guyana is a signatory to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and that the government is also wholeheartedly committed to the rights and principles of the declaration.