UG students to host walk against domestic violence

In an effort to foster greater awareness of some of the social ills plaguing society, students of the University of Guyana (UG) will be hosting a ‘Walk-A-Ton against Domestic Violence’ on Saturday June 25 and Guyanese are encouraged to join forces and speak out in one resounding voice to put an end to domestic abuse in Guyana.
Participants are asked to assemble at the Bank of Guyana at Main and Church Streets, Georgetown at 06:00h.
The walk which is expected to commence at 06:30h, will proceed East along Church Street, then South onto Vlissengen Road, culminating at the Square of the Revolution.
There will be a grand rally at the Square of the Revolution with feature addresses by Social Protection Minister Volda Lawrence and Deputy Mayor Sherod Duncan, among others.

The initiative is being executed in collaboration with the Social Protection Ministry.
The event’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Anil Persaud, explained that domestic violence is a predominant issue throughout the country, disregarding race, age, religion, or any other distinguishing factor.
“Some of us may not know much about the issue and it’s complexities but what we all do know is that domestic violence is unacceptable and it must end if we are to see the brighter future everyone dreams of. So, we’re hosting a walk-a-ton and rally with the hope of raising awareness, sensitising the public and hopefully making changes in people’s lives all around the country,” he expressed.
Persaud is encouraging persons to participate in the event to help make it a success.
“We need you to come out and represent the thousands of women, men and children that face domestic violence every day but see no way out because their voices aren’t heard. We spend a lot of time helping ourselves to relive our own stresses and burdens and don’t get me wrong, we really should, but let’s make Saturday morning a time for helping others and paving the way for new initiatives and a bright future for youths like ourselves and families like our own,” he stated.
Participants are asked to wear red and purple.