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.
In a meaningful contribution to global human rights advocacy, Alex Dane Fraser, Country Director for Guyana, along with his team, took part in the International Human Rights Day 2025 activity organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs & Governance. The initiative brought together leadership, dialogue, and reflection around one of the most pressing global values—human rights as a daily necessity.
The activity served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between governance institutions and human rights advocates. Through active participation, Mr. Fraser and his team reaffirmed their commitment to promoting awareness, dialogue, and practical understanding of human rights within institutional and community frameworks.
At the heart of the event was a compelling address delivered by Mr. Fraser, focusing on the vital role of peace as a foundational tool for understanding and protecting human rights. He emphasized that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but a critical condition that allows societies to function with dignity, justice, and inclusion.
According to Mr. Fraser, peaceful environments empower communities to exercise their rights freely, strengthen institutions, and foster mutual respect across social and economic structures.
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.
In his address, Mr. Fraser highlighted how peace directly influences sustainable development and social welfare. He stated:
“When it comes to peace, we must understand that a peaceful environment makes its resources sustainable and creates development where social welfare is a major priority, which enhances our ability for respect, protection, economic development, and social rights.”
This perspective underscored the idea that peace enables responsible resource management, inclusive economic growth, and stronger systems of social protection—key pillars in the realization of human rights.
The discussion further emphasized that peace allows governments and institutions to prioritize social welfare initiatives such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. Mr. Fraser noted that when peace prevails, societies are better equipped to protect vulnerable populations and promote equality, justice, and long-term stability.
The address closely aligned with the 2025 International Human Rights Day theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.” It reinforced the message that human rights are not abstract concepts, but lived realities that depend on peaceful, inclusive, and well-governed societies.
The activity concluded with a renewed sense of collective responsibility toward promoting peace as a means to safeguard human rights. The participation of Alex Dane Fraser and his team highlighted the importance of leadership, dialogue, and institutional cooperation in building societies where human rights are respected, protected, and upheld for all.
