Alex Dane Fraser, Country Director for Guyana, along with his team, participated in the International Human Rights Day activity organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs & Governance.
During the event, Mr. Fraser delivered a keynote address emphasizing the vital role of peace in strengthening the understanding and protection of human rights. He highlighted that peace is not only the absence of conflict but a foundation for sustainable development and social progress.
In his address, Mr. Fraser stated that a peaceful environment ensures the sustainability of resources and promotes development where social welfare is prioritized. He further noted that peace enhances the capacity for respect, protection, economic advancement, and the realization of social rights.
The address strongly reflected the 2025 International Human Rights Day theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials,” reinforcing the importance of peace as a cornerstone of human rights in daily life.
