Guyana’s rainforest yields new fauna

AN expedition to the rainforests of Guyana has discovered species new to science.
From Guyana Chronicle Sunday 3 August, 2008

A team of researchers and wildlife film-makers spent six weeks searching the pristine forest as part of a BBC documentary.

Family Research Programme

Family Research Programme (FRP) is a trust deed organisation that began work in 2005. Upon carrying out periodic research and after analyzing the results we decided to investigate the possibility of designing and implementing a course. This work was successful as a result of the efforts of a team of women.

Results of Stigma and Discrimination Survey

Preliminary results of a ground-breaking Survey of opinions of people living with HIV/AIDS identify stigma as the major obstacle to progress in their efforts to create stable and productive lives. The National AIDS Committee (NAC) in collaboration with

Building a Greener Economy : Can Carbon credits save forests

These two CNN news reports review Guyana's efforts at sustainable use of the rainforests.
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Building a greener economy

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Paramaribo Civil society Declaration :Working Together Towards Achieving the Millennium Development Goals

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Guyanese civil society participants were part of the Paramaribo Civil Society Forum held in Paramaribo, Suriname from 2nd to 4th May 2007. This forum was organized by the Millennium Development Goals Global Watch in collaboration with the United Nations Association of Suriname and the National Youth Institute of Suriname (i.e.

The Law and You Series

The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers launched "The Law and You" project in 1992, with funding from Futures Fund. 500,000 leaflets dealing with 31 topics were distributed all over Guyana and the response was overwhelming. The leaflets were first published in booklet form in 1993. A revised volume of the booklet - The Law and You III- was published in 2003 with funding provided by UNICEF.

A fort with a view

Nicholas Laughlin braves the heat as he goes in search of Kyk-over-Al, the ruined Dutch fort that is one of Guyana's most storied historical sites

Biofuels Potential in Guyana

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Guyana depends on imported fuel to meet the needs of its transport sector. In recent years, pricesof derivatives of petroleum have increased significantly, further widening the current account deficit. In 2005, fuel accounted for 29% of the value of imports of the country.

From Violent to Peaceful Elections : A preliminary look at peace building initiatives in Guyana

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An assessment by Terrence Simmons and Roxanne Myers
From the Preface :

Justice for Rape Victims : Reform of Laws and Procedures in Guyana

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Published by the Guyana Human Rights Association - June 2006
This report focusses on reform of rape laws and related legal processes. It identifies several key actions and recommendations so as to reverse the epidemic of sexual violence in Guyana.