-should not be means to target, control – GHRA
Government is working on legislation aimed at registering non-governmental organisations (NGO) and says that it will consult with local groups when the draft is complete.
The move will likely raise concerns in light of recent attacks by senior government officials on NGOs in what has been seen as an attempt to limit the space available to them. There are also concerns that their access to funding could come under threat.
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) in a response to the Sunday Stabroek said that while it welcomes legislation governing NGOs, it hopes it is not crafted in a way to make it even more difficult for registering the non-governmental bodies or aimed at targeting and controlling the civil society organisations.