Global Civil Society Groups Urge Respect For Democracy And Rights In Guyana

Climate Refugees joins over 100 organizations to release statement in solidarity with the people of Guyana, demanding respect for rule of law and prevention of further violence.

Following the outcome of the March 2 election procedural irregularities, discrepancies and threats against impartial observers, the joint statement called on all involved to protect the rule of law in Guyana and take steps to ensure the safety of the Guyanese people. It urged particular attention to the situation of environmental and human rights defenders who are too often targeted in moments of social and political unrest.