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Suriname says the current global economic and financial crisis has put a strain on the enjoyment of human rights
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Human rights is one of life's ever-present realities, whether it relates to basic human needs, including the rights to food and shelter, or to quality of life such as access to education, freedom of expression or a life free from torture or persecution. That's what Suriname's representative Ambassador Henry Mc Donald told the General Assembly's Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee during discussion on the Promotion and protection of human rights. Speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Mc. Donald pointed to decreasing levels of revenues, especially in the tourism, mining, and financial services sectors.
Guyana says despite global challenges CARICOM is firm in its view that women's right are human rights
The international community is confronted by many challenges. And according to Guyana's delegate Donnette Critchlow, the financial and economic crisis, issues concerning agriculture and food security and climate change have all impacted states of the Caribbean region. She made the comments on behalf of the Caribbean Community-CARICOM during discussion on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
CARICOM says Africa can count on its support in promoting durable peace and sustainable development on the continent
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Africa can continue to count on the Caribbean Community-CARICOM's full support for the achievement of the objectives of the New Partnership for Africa's development (NEPAD) and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development on the continent. So says Guyana's representative George Talbot. Speaking on behalf of CARICOM, Talbot noted that as they strive to promote development in their respective regions, they envisage increased prospects for mutual cooperation and exchange.
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Patrick Manning points to organized transnational crime as a significant problem facing the global community
Patrick Manning
One of the very significant problems facing the global community is organized transnational crime of increasing strength. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Patrick Manning told the UN General Assembly that this includes terrorist activity, as well as the illegal traffic in drugs, arms and persons.
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