IN a major step toward safeguarding the rights and welfare of children, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with key government and non-government partners.
The agreement formalises a collaborative framework between the CPA, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the Ministry of Health, as well as civil society organisations Blossom Inc. and ChildLinK Inc.

This partnership is designed to provide a unified approach to addressing the most severe cases of child abuse, with a particular focus on sexual abuse. Through this MOU, all cases will be treated with urgency, sensitivity, and the highest priority, ensuring that children at risk receive the protection and care they need.

The agreement clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of each agency, fostering more coordinated, effective, and child-centred interventions. Officials emphasised that the collaboration represents a significant advancement in Guyana’s ongoing efforts to protect its youngest and most vulnerable citizens.

The CPA highlighted that such partnerships are critical for reinforcing the justice system’s response to child abuse and strengthening the nation’s child protection framework.