IN a powerful gesture of remembrance and resilience, the “Protect-HER Doll” will be officially launched on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Cara Lodge, 294 Quamina Street, Georgetown, Guyana.

The event, which begins at 6:00 PM, promises to be a moving and symbolic moment in the fight against intimate partner violence (IPV).

The launch is being held in memory of Babita Sarjou, whose tragic story remains one of the country’s most heartbreaking reminders of the dangers of domestic abuse. Organisers hope the Protect-HER Doll will serve as both a tribute to victims and a call to action for change.

This is a milestone year for Ms. Dianne Madray ‘Let the Women Speak’ advocacy work, which will see the unveiling of a doll constructed in memory of Babita Sarjou, a victim of domestic violence homicide in Guyana who was murdered in November 2010,” the organisers stated. “You will witness the advance of the Protect-HER campaign throughout Guyana in the upcoming months as we approach November 25, 2025, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the 16 days of activism that conclude on December 10, 2025.”

Described as a symbol of strength, survival, and the voices that will no longer be silenced, the Protect-HER Doll is intended to raise awareness and spark national conversations around the urgent need for protection, justice, and support for survivors of IPV.

With the themes of Restoring Strength, Resilience, Hope, and Awareness, the initiative invites community members, activists, policymakers, and the public to stand in solidarity with women and girls affected by violence.

According to the organisers, the event is more than a product unveiling—it is a national call to healing and advocacy. Attendees can expect a heartfelt evening dedicated to remembrance, empowerment, and the shared goal of creating a safer and more just society for women and girls in Guyana.

Seats are limited, and those interested in attending are encouraged to register early via this link ( https://forms.gle/hWCrbDFBg75GjeY29), email Diannem@letthewomenspeak.com, or WhatsApp their name and contact number to 703-9602. As the invitation boldly states: “Let’s amplify HER voice. Let’s Protect-HER.”