THE Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning marked its active commitment to workers’ rights and national integrity at the opening of the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Expo on Tuesday.
The event, held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, drew senior government officials, diplomats, national stakeholders and students celebrating both International Anti- Corruption Day and Human Rights Day under the theme “Our Everyday Essentials: Rights and Integrity.”
Leading the Ministry’s delegation was Keoma Griffith, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, alongside other senior Ministry officials.
Their attendance was joined by Mark Phillips, Prime Minister of Guyana, who, along with other public office holders, lent strong support to the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance.
The presence of high-level policymakers underscored the Government’s unified message: integrity and human rights lie at the core of a just society.
The Expo assembles a broad cross-section of Guyanese society, from government agencies and diplomats to civil-society stakeholders and students.
This inclusive gathering serves as a platform for education, dialogue and outreach around human rights protections and anti-corruption efforts.
For the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning, this year’s event also signified increased public engagement. The Ministry established an informational booth to raise awareness of its services, aiming to reach workers, employers, and young job-seekers with guidance and resources.
In his remarks, Minister Griffith emphasised the Ministry’s dedication to safeguarding workers’ rights, promoting fairness in the labour sector, and cultivating a national culture rooted in integrity. His participation sends a clear signal that labour protections and good governance are intertwined.
The Ministry reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to support all national efforts that advance accountability and strengthen systems for the benefit of all Guyanese.
As Guyana reflects on the twin observances of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day, the Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Expo stands as a timely reminder of the essential role that integrity, accountability, and respect for human rights play in shaping a fair and responsible society.
By participating actively in such initiatives, the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning reaffirms its resolve to ensure that every citizen, from workers to future generations, can expect fair treatment, transparency, and dignity in both employment and daily life.