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ANNEX A Report on Constituencies Meetings January 23-February 7, 2006 PART 1 Summary of Recommendations For the Ethnic Relations Commission & Commissioners of the ERC ERC's role in the Elections • The ERC should intervene to prevent campaigning of a racist nature.

• The ERC should have an education programme that targets first time voters.
• The ERC should look into the source of campaign funding • The ERC should monitor bottom-house political meetings • The ERC should ensure that the rules are observed on Polling Day.

• The ERC must examine the preparations for Elections and ensure GECOM is doing its work.

• The ERC must maintain a presence after the Elections.

• The ERC must work with the Police for a safe elections environment.

• The ERC should observe the Elections and should place surveillance cameras at the place of polls.
Public Education • The ERC's Public Education Programme should address laws on ethnicity - what constitutes racial excitement • The ERC should provide literature of its work to schools and other learning institutions • The ERC should work to re-introduce singing of national songs in schools.

• The ERC should work with school's PTAs • The ERC's public education programme should be expanded to include the use of banners, flyers etc.
• The ERC must work with women on educating them to resist instigations aimed at ethnic discrimination.

19 Improving ERC's image • The ERC must have the courage to be honest — 'call a spade a spade'.

• The ERC must ensure that politics does not infiltrate the Commission.

• The ERC must work to eliminate the stigma of it being seen as part of a political administration.

• The ERC must be more pro-active.

• The ERC should not only investigate but also give judgment.
ERC's General Work programme • The ERC must act as a facilitator to have people's concerns addressed.

• The ERC must network with all relevant stakeholders in communities.

• The ERC must use every opportunity to work through religious institutions.

• The ERC should work to promote the type of gender balance that is found in the National Assembly in local government organs.

• The ERC must look at the possibility of promoting the cooperation of Police and religious organizations.
• The ERC should work with political parties and groups to get them to understand the cultures of others.

Investigative • The ERC needs to address ethnic issues especially in Region Four.

• The ERC must examine how aid to communities and individuals is distributed.

• The ERC must look into intolerance and racial discrimination at places of employment.

• The ERC should investigate house lot and land distribution policies and practices.
• The ERC must examine the policies and practices at financial banking institutions.

20 For Political Parties and Politicians General Recommendations • There needs to be Constitutional reform to address the system of Proportional Representation • Politicians and political parties need to move away from the apparent racist core they now present • Political parties need to work together in instances of natural disasters.

• There needs to be a system that would make elected representatives more accountable.
• Politicians need to ensure there is a system to promote a more inclusive political culture.

For 2006 Elections • Parties must campaign on truth.

• Parties should be given funds for scrutineers who will work from before Elections through to the final count.

• There needs to be a system to ensure the ruling party does not use State resources for campaigning.

• Parties need to conduct a voter's education programme educating voters not to vote on race but on issues.
• Parties need to make a joint statement calling for peace.

• Reference to '28 years' should stop.

• Parties need to adhere to a code of conduct.

• Politicians need to avoid racial remarks and statements that could excite violence or discrimination.

• The ruling party, the Government and opposition parties need to provide the religious community with a clear and plausible outline of what measures they intend to put into operation to ensure a peaceful environment for the next ten months.
• All presidential candidates should publicly affirm their supporters accept the results of the Polls as certified by GECOM.

21 For the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) • GECOM must provide sanitized Preliminary and Final Voters Lists — no padding, no duplication and the bio-metrics issue must be clarified.

• The issues of `diaspora"residene and 'residency' must be explained — how do they work.

• GECOM must engage in a voters education programme.
• GECOM must employ more persons to adequately do its work.

• GECOM must ensure a smooth elections process.

• Only GECOM should announce results and there should be no piece-meal announcement of results.

• All registrations should be done at Polling Stations where electors are expected to vote.

• All allegations relating to the elections must be dealt with immediately.
22 For the Police Force and Law Enforcement Agencies & their Agents General Recommendations • Opportunities for promotion within the Police Force and the Army must be examined.

• Persons making reports to the Police must not be victimized.

• Security should be spread to all communities.

• Emergency telephone numbers should be published • The public should be informed of all security agencies.

• Police ranks need to act professionally.

• There needs to be an ethnic balance in the Police Force and Army.
This would mean addressing the type of foods and time for worship.

• Police protection must be provided to all on elections day.

• Law enforcement agencies need to enforce the laws.

• The number of guns on the streets must be addressed.

Recommendations for 2006 elections • Law enforcement agencies need to ensure that political campaigning events are not disrupted.

• The Police Force needs to ensure a safe elections climate — free from fear and intimidation.
• Community Policing Groups should play a vital role in the elections environment.
23 For Media Agencies and Operatives • The media must be monitored • Attention should be paid to the quality and content of television programmes • The church should be given access to the media • Information on the Labour Exchange should be published • Talk-Show Hosts should promote peace and harmony • Media houses that break the Code of Conduct should be penalised • There should be fairer coverage of national issues • Media operatives need to be more professional and responsible • Television and radio jingles should be used to promote peace • There should be programmes to educate youths on ethnic and other issues • The Advisory Committee on Broadcasting needs to be more proactive • Opinions should be left out of the news.
General Recommendations • Sports should be used to promote togetherness.

• There is need for more Marriage Officers in Region Two • Communities should be empowered to stop contractors of civil works who are not doing a good job.

• There should be half-way houses for children and delinquent youths.

• Youth Development Programmes should be planned especially for East Coast of Demerara youths.

• Professional Social Workers should be recognized.
• Prefixes such as `Indo' and 'Afro' should not be used to describe Guyanese.

• Young people should be taught parenting skills.

• There is need for a Youth Policy.

24 PART 2 Recommendations by Constituency Christian Constituency Region Six (January 30th 2006) 1.

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Confrontational clashes should be avoided also statements that will incite racial disturbances.

GECOM should maintain accuracy in the preliminary and final voters lists.
There should be professionalism among security forces.

Media houses should be more balanced in their reporting.

There should be sensitization seminars as to the effects of racial issues on the nation.

A code of conduct for political parties should be re-enforced.

The ERC must maintain its integrity as a separate entity.

The ERC must work to foster a better relationship among the political parties that are contesting the elections.

The ERC must provide guidance where necessary.


Political parties should be asked to focus on policies for development.

There should be a structure that makes the elected representatives more accountable to the people.

The sense of alienation from the political process that is felt by the people should be eliminated.

There should be a change in the political culture that prevails to one that is more inclusive.
The media, especially television should be used to educate the youths especially to these issues.

Education on these issues should start in the formative years in the school system.

The education process on ethnic and religious issues should be year round and not at elections time only.

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Advocacy should be made in the churches for peace with justice and love.

The electorate should be educated to vote along the lines of policy and not 18. race.
They should be educated to resist race based politics.

Politicians and others must be discouraged from using language that incite.

Persons must be open-minded and not judgmental.

Religious persons must stand up for others regardless of their ethnicity and in spite of negative consequences.

The religious community must sensitise people to stand up for truth.

The religious community must reject people who try to sow seeds of division and refer such cases to the ERC.
The ERC should be used as a channel to give voice to the concerns of the `grassroof .

The Church should make its voice heard when issues of morality are at stake.

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There should be unity among the churches in addressing matters.

The ERC must be a reflection of the voice of the people.

The ERC must act as a facilitator for the people.

ERC members must preserve the integrity of the ERC and of the Commission.

Region Five (January 31st 2006) 30.


Moral education should be re-introduced in schools.

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National songs/patriotism should be taught in schools.

Respect for the other person's values should be taught.

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Moral values should begin in the home.

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Children should be taught to socialize.

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`Indo' and 'Afro' and other prefixes before 'Guyanese' should stop.

The ERC should try to erase from persons minds, the thought of seeing themselves as 'Afro' or `Indo' Guyanese.
There should be a formal training session for Police ranks before elections teaching them how to deal with the electorate.

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Adults should desist from using youths to create havoc in the society.

Persons should not be intimidated during the elections period.

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Persons should be encouraged to use legal systems before going to the 40. extreme.

The Media should behave responsibly.

Posters and pictures of Presidential candidates should not be placed on fences or public places.

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Christians need more representation at the highest level.

Christian groups need togetherness.

Their leaders need to work together.

Politicians often make statements that affect the unity of the church.

Christian leaders need to stand by their Christian position.

There should be prayers during elections and in disasters.

There should be a special commission to represent small congregations.
Churches should have equal access to land.

Politicians use the church to spread their message.

There should be no campaigning in the church.

Political affiliation should not be used for membership/leadership in congregations.

The pastoral role of the church should include ministering to politicians.

Regions Three, Four & Bartica (February 2", 2006) Politicians should not use inflammatory or racial statements.

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GECOM should ensure names of all eligible registrants are on the official voters list in the areas where they live.

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All registrations should be done at the polling stations where electors are expected to vote.

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In the interest of peace and security all Presidential candidates should publicly affirm their supporters accept the will of the people as it is certified by GECOM.

Prevent language that seeks to incite conflict by Politicians, commentators etc.
Educate the masses on how to recognize and respond to inflammatory language.

Ensure that the process for elections is transparent.

There should be forum for improving race relations and improving understanding of others culture and history.

There should be respect for each other's religions without necessarily agreeing with it.

The universality of a common humanity should be taught in homes, schools and churches.

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There should be stiffer penalties for breaching elections laws.

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All allegations elections wise should be dealt with adequately.

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The laws need to be flexible for any individual who attains office but yet right when it comes to compliance with the rules.

There should be reconciliation between and among the leaders in the churches so that they can all speak in a single voice.
There should be a request for the ruling party, the opposition and the Government to provide the Christian community with a clear and plausible outline as to what measures they intend to put into operation to ensure a peaceful environment over the next 10 months.

There should be teams from the religious community to scrutinize and monitor the elections proceedings.

The ERC should issue a monthly or quarterly magazine showing the progress it has made during the period with contributions from its members.
The ERC should extend its involvement into schools and youth groups and have representation in all the district councils.

The ERC should establish net works with all stakeholders in as many communities as possible.

The ERC should try to erase the stigma of being seen as part of a political administration.

This can be done by having a more transparent public relations.

The ERC should try to avoid any sign or give a sense of discrimination in its activities.
The ERC should meet church groups or leaders individually as early as possible.

The ERC should involve local religious observers for the elections and these observers should be given the same recognition as the overseas observers.

The ERC should hold communities/ political rallies prior to election with the aim of helping to keep the peace.

The ERC should be granted observer status for the Elections.
The ERC should look at the possibility of having religious teams work with the police in communities and at the stations.

The ERC should place surveillance cameras at the place of polls.

The ERC should work with all religious groups to sensitise their congregation on how to cope with election crisis.

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GECOM should ensure there is a clean voters list.

Political leaders need to assure their people.

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There must be confidence in the electoral process.

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Timings on the day of elections must be observed.

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Voters lists must be placed at public places - shops etc.

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Political campaigning must be based on issues and not on personal character.

Police protection should be provided on election day.

Religious leaders need to play an integral part in creating a peaceful elections environment.

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Religious leaders should encourage people to go out and vote but after voting 89.
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Call it a family day.

The ERC should work with schools and youth groups to deal with racism.

This type of meeting should be continuous not only at elections.

ERC should embark on a campaign of peace and harmony.

The media should provide balanced reporting.

Political parties should be encouraged to discuss issues and not make false promises.

Linden (February 7th, 2006) People should be treated with respect.

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GECOM should educate the masses about what they should do in order to be eligible to vote on elections day..

This should be published daily utilizing all means of communications available.

Security should be spread to all communities.

Emergency telephone numbers should be published.

The public should be informed of all the security agencies.

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GECOM should employ more persons.

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Community policing groups should play a vital role.

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GECOM need to ensure that their electoral process is smooth.

They must be accountable and produce a transparent voters list.

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Government should emphasize and practice integrity.

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A stop should be put to the bringing up of past events eg.

'28 years ago'.

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NGOs are involved in projects across the country.

They should be able to withhold funds from communities which do not follow the rules that are laid down.

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The behaviour of political parties and their servants should be monitored and where necessary drastic action should be taken.

Issues and not race should be the underlying motives for political parties.

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The ERC should operate like a 'watch dog' committee and make its presence felt in every community.

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Money should be made available to the ERC so that they can encourage racial harmony with banners, flyers, etc.

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The ERC should be able to penalize and punish people who break the code of conduct (media and politicians).

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There should be fairer coverage of national issues eg.

The national debate.

In Linden, people only see the Government's side of the budget.

They do not see the debate because the debate has two sides.

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Christian leaders should educate people that in the eyes of God all have one blood.

All have been created equally.

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There should be workshops and seminars to educate the people and these should take place in all communities where the inhabitants are encouraged to participate.

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People should be educated on equality.

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The Police must be firm, polite and sensitive in dealing with the Electorate.

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The media should operate in a professional way when giving their reports.

They must act responsibly and in the best interest of the nation.

If not they should be censored.


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Television and radio jingles should be used to promote peace.

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Politicians should avoid racial remarks and focus on the Party's plans or proposals to move the nation forward.

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The ERC should function as an independent body.

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The ERC should establish committees in each region for the purpose of information and feed-back.

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The ERC should do publications of their work as well as publications promoting peace.

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All political parties should desist from any racial slurs.

29 Hindu Constituency Region Five (January 31st 2006) 1.

The ERC should look into the practice of religious conversion.

It is breaking up families.

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School children should be encouraged to interact more.

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Respect for religions and culture should be practiced by all 4.

Persons should be encouraged to share their culture.

Region Two (February 1st, 2006) 5.


Religious leaders must be more proactive in stopping the politicians stirring up trouble in their community.

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There is need to get prayers back into the schools — of the three main religions.

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There is need for the preaching of moral values in the schools.

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The opportunities for promotion within the Army and Police Force should be looked at.

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The ERC should visit all learning institutions and provide them with literature for promoting peace.

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There must be respect for each other's religion.

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Sport should be used to promote togetherness.

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Religious leaders should avoid inflammatory statements and rhetoric in their preaching.

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Attention should be paid to the quality of television programmes Regions Three, Four & Bartica (February rd, 2006) 14.

There needs to be an ethnic balance in the security forces and this would require the types of food to be addressed as well as allowance being made for time to worship.

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Political 'back-biting' must stop.

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Politicians must be made to fulfill promises.

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Politicians need to know what to say and how to say it as everything they say impacts on people's lives.

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Books attacking Hindus as 'hate mongers' must be fully addressed.

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The Advisory Committee on Broadcasting must be more proactive.

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There should be a mixing of the races in the housing schemes.

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Racism is being advocated in the schools.

This must stop.

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There is need to reach out to the 'others' to initiate dialogue.

This could help promote peace.

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For major events of the security sector, the major part is conducted according to the Christian religion.

This should be addressed.

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History has taught Indians and Africans to hate each other this must stop.

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There is a perception that Indians support a particular political party and this causes them to be victims of violence.
Education and sensitization seminars should target this.

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Hindus need to understand the needs of others.

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ERC must be more proactive.

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The security forces need to be professional.

There should be training sessions for them in this regard.

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Indians who mix with Africans are seen as 'sell outs'.

This must not be.

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There is division within the Hindu community which must be overcome.

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Hindu leaders are not fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.

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The ERC should not only investigate issues but should have a committee to pronounce and give judgment.

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The ERC needs locations in the communities or Regions.

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Community leaders should be empowered by the ERC to look into ethnic issues.

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More young people should be encouraged to get involved in the ERC's work.

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The ERC should have a wider education programme.

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Political parties should issue a joint statement calling for peace.

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Talk-show hosts should be sensitized on the need to talk about peace and the importance of accurate reporting.

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There should be a peace pledge for the nation.

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Opinions should be left out of the news.

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The ERC should have some say in the slogans used by political parties.

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The ERC should maintain a presence after the elections and keep working.

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There should be inter-faith services before, during and after the elections to promote unity and peace.

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Only GECOM should announce results and there should be no piece-meal announcements.

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Media houses must ensure balanced reporting especially NCN.

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Organizations need to practice tolerance.

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Religious tolerance should be encouraged.

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Parties should discuss issues and not make false promises.

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More consistent services should be offered at public service agencies.

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Inter-organisation activities should be promoted.

This can help foster peace.

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The ERC should promote a peace identification- pledge or symbol.

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The ACB must be more proactive and should look at the music that is being played on the airways.

31 Muslim Constituency Region Six (January 30th, 2006) Religious leaders need to play a more vital role in fostering harmony and peace Persons should respect the views of others.

There should be religious tolerance Religion should be taught in schools.

There is need for society to have higher moral values.
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Music and television programmes contribute to the decline in moral behaviour.

These should be addressed.

Region Two (February 1st, 2006) 1.

The Elections ground is biased in favour of the ruling party.

They have access to utilize State resources for campaigning.

There should be some measure to prevent this from happening.

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Measures should be put in place to prevent one party from disrupting another campaigning activity.

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Bottom-house meetings should be carefully monitored to ensure racial excitement is not taking place.

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The ERC should look at employment practices.

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Religious leaders should look to implement their religious teachings in all their activities Regions Three, Four & Bartica (February 2"d, 2006) 7.

Commissioners need to interact with Constituencies more to get ideas to what is happening.

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The ERC should use the television more often to sensitise the public on its work programme.

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Circulation should be sent to Masjids, Mandirs and Churches on the work of the ERC.

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Muslims and members of other constituencies should be used as foot-soldiers to help the ERC to achieve its goals.

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The ERC should make known its source of funding to dispel perception that it is a political organisation.

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ERC should publicize cases as a deterrent to others not to discriminate.

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ERC should promote justice and good governance by bringing the claims of the marginalised groups to the front number.

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ERC should work harder to bridge the racial divide.

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ERC should lobby Parliament to have more enforcement powers.

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Volunteers from masjids, temples and churches should be used for ensuring we have a non-violent election.

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Voters list used should be verified to eradicate distrust.

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ERC should try and get GECOM and the Political Parties to agree on a voters list.
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Violence is more pronounced during elections time, therefore, there should be more dialogue with political parties and civil society groups to ensure a non- violent election.

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There should be a day for prayers before this elections to put the country in a peaceful mode.

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The ERC work is largely promotional.

The ERC should therefore prioritize its functions in time of need.

Priorities ought to be different at elections time.

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Parliamentary systems should be changed to Bicameral to give greater voice to those on the ground.

(RDC, NDC etc.)

Women's group (January 23rd, 2006) 1.

The ERC must look to ensure strict rules are observed on Polling Day.

The 100 yards rule must be observed.

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The ERC should meet and work with the hierarchy of the Police Force to ensure a safe elections climate.

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There should be half-way houses for children and delinquent youths.

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The ERC should examine issues related to employment — age and experience barriers.

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The ERC should look at the ethnic composition at Government Ministries.

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• The ERC should look at policies of private schools-Muslims or Hindu schools.

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The ERC should work to re-introduce the singing of national songs in schools.

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The ERC should promote the same type of gender balance found in Parliament at the levels of the NDC and RDC.

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Educate women on how to resist instigation to racial or ethnic discrimination.

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The Code of Conduct for political parties must be advertised more.

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Some political parties promote violence by what they say.

The ERC should work to put a stop to this.

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Women are more burdened by national problems.

The ERC should offer counseling.

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There should be ERC workshops on a larger scale.

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The film 'The Little Red Dot' should be shown on national television.

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Youth development programmes should be planned especially for the East Coast of Demerara.

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The ERC must address ethnic issues especially in Region Four.

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The ERC should work with in all levels of schools.

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The ERC should work with PTA bodies.

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Professional social workers should be recognized.

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The recommendations out of this workshop must be utilized as far as possible.

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Religious groups must actively promote peace.

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Prefixes such as `Indo' or 'Afro' should not be used in front of 'Guyanese'.

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Surveys should be conducted to find out what persons do not like about other ethnic groups.

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Young persons especially need to be taught parenting skills.

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Persons making reports to the Police should not be victimized.

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The ERC should scrutinize political advertisements.

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Something should be done about the number of guns on the streets.

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On Polling Day, persons must feel free to vote without intimidation by other members of the public.

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The ERC must work to ensure that there is no discrimination at the place of employment, in the awarding of contracts, scholarships, land distribution.

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ERC must work with political parties for the parties to promote ethnic harmony during their campaigning.

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Parties must refrain from saying bad things about the other party.

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On polling day, persons should be allowed to vote and go home.

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There is need to examine the process at banking institutions.

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Campaigning in Churches should be prohibited.

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The ERC should work to ensure that the voter's list is sanitized Youth Constituency (January 27th, 2006) 1.

The ERC should work to ensure that teachers training include ways of dealing with ethnic discrimination.

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The ERC should encourage the mixing of the races in the schools.

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The ERC should work to prevent discrimination against youths trying to obtain jobs.

The issue of experience should be addressed.

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House lots should be given to couples, not only to persons with children.

ERC should look at the practice at the Ministry of Housing.

The ERC should look to see if there is any political interference in terms of who gets a house lot.

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The ERC should monitor all levels of political meetings especially those at the bottom-house.
It is reported that many racial statements are made at these meetings.

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The ERC should work to ensure that all vacancies especially those in the public service are advertised.

Information on the Labour Exchange should be publicized.

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The ERC should examine how aid is distributed to ensure political affiliation has no influence in the process.

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The ERC should advertise more and increase its public education and awareness programme.
There should be advertisements showing what happened during the last elections — the violence, with calls not to have it repeated.

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Residents in all communities need to be educated on how to vote.

Vote based on issues not on race.

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There is need to change the nature of governance.

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The ERC should look at the root cause of violence — the perpetrators concerns as well as those of the victim.

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The ERC needs to appear as transparent if it is to make an impact.

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Talk-Show hosts should be encouraged to promote peace and harmony.

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Stakeholders need to come up with a 'Youth Policy'.

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There should be a national statement that violence would not make a change for the better, only the polls.

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There is need for facilities for youths especially in Sophia and other under developed areas.

34 Labour Movement (February 6th, 2006) 1.


If there is to be lasting peace, political leaders, religious leaders, unionists, the private business sector — all must work together.

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There must be proper investigation of crime by the State.

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The ERC is not fulfilling its mandate — its expressions are seen as prejudicial —If the Government is providing resources such as vehicles to Commissioners, how can they appear not to be 'owned' by the Government.

People have been losing respect for the ERC.


Commissioners are competent but have they have locked themselves in a particular path.

The ERC must be seen as credible.

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The ERC must come up with recommendations to mold the nation.

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The ERC must go beyond what it is doing.

It must do things to eliminate violence.

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The ERC must address factors of poverty and the sharing of national wealth.

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The ERC must look a the distribution of house-lots.
The TUC had identified a plot of land, after spending money the land was not released (8th March 2000) 9.

The ERC must be fair in addressing complaints .

A former complainant was subsequently employed by the ERC.

This was seen as a collaboration and does not lend to a good image of the ERC.

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The ERC must look at how vacancies are being filled.

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If the ERC should address the question of Elections, it will become more discredited.
The ERC should work in communities and use its strength to ensure the country is better.

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The ERC should advise politicians to clamp down on rhetoric.

People don't want to hear of the past.

They want to see the moving away from the old politics of `cussin out' 13. Letters in the newspapers need to be addressed.

The print media ought not to have people distorting the past.

The ERC must see to this.

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The prefixes of `Indo' and 'Afro' should not be used before 'Guyanese' by the print media.

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The Determination of Employment and Severance Pay Act does not deal with persons qualifying themselves and leaving the company for better jobs.

The ERC should look into this.

16.

The ERC should work to eliminate stereotyping.

17.

On Labour Day, there is seen a withdrawing of certain groups from the Labour Day activity and they benefit from the address by the Head of State.

On Labour Day there should be one rally.

18.

The issue of drugs need to be addressed .

19.


Youths do not have a good perception of the ERC.

It is seen as `Edghill ERC" 20.

The ERC is looking at things in a superficial manner — the subliminal message must be understood.

21.

Persons must stand up and tell political leaders they are wrong if they are so.

22.

The perception of ethnic discrimination may be based on social issues.

The ERC must put these issues into the correct perspective.

23.
23.

The ERC needs to look at the small bottom-house meetings.

24.

Commissioners need to be present.

All the Commissioners were never seen at any one meeting.

35 25.

Labeling of union actions as 'political' is not right.

The Government should not engage in this type of behaviour Private Business Sector (February 2", 2006) 1.

Cultural groups should be involved as a constituency group.

2.

The ERC should intervene to prevent political campaigning of a racist character.

3.
3.

The ERC needs some 'muscle'.

4.

The ERC's public education progamme should address laws on ethnicity.

5.

There should be Constitutional reform to address the system of Proportional Representation.

6.

Political parties have a racist core.

It is time Guyana move away from this.

7.

The ERC should look at the source of financing for political campaigning.

8.

There is need for persons and groups to understand the culture of 'others' and to build trust.
If the ERC could work with the two main races to get them to understand the culture of the other, this could help build trust.

9.

The ERC must have the courage to call a spade a spade'.

10.

Once campaigning starts people divide into political camps and by default into racial camps.

This is not good for Guyana and causes division.

ERC should have a public education programme to address this.

11.

There should be pubic education on what constitutes racial excitement.

12.
12.

The ERC must address the preparation for elections.

Ensure GECOM is doing its job and that donor agencies money are properly spent.

13.

There is need for GECOM to produce a comprehensive, clean, sanitized list.

No duplication or padding and the biometrics issue must be clarified.

14.

The media must be monitored.

15.

The ERC must ensure that politics does not infiltrate the Commission.

16.

There must have regular interaction with the media to spread the message of the ERC.

17.
17.

The ERC may need to use someone to set an example — shaming.

18.

The ERC should target youths, especially those voting for the first time, that voting should not be about race but about issues.

19.

The ERC should identify causes of violence then go into a process of mediation.

This could be done in partnerships with groups seeking the same goal.

20.

Political parties need to campaign on truth.

21.

Political parties need to work together in cases of natural disasters.

22.
22.

Political parties need to make mature statements.

23.

Political parties should be given funds for scrutineers who will work from before the elections until the final count.

24.

GECOM needs to clarify the issues of the `diaspora'- 'residents' and 'residency' how does it work.

36 PART 3 Constituency Meetings Evaluation The meetings with the constituent groups of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) were held from January 23`d through to February 7th, 2006.

A total of eight meetings were held.


Women Youth Private Sector Labour Movement Christians, Hindus & Muslims Reg.

# 6 Christians, Hindus & Muslims Reg.

# 5 Christians, Hindus & Muslims Reg.


# 3 — 4 and Bartica Christians, Hindus & Muslims Reg # 2 Christians — Linden - January 23"1, 2006 - January 27th - February 2nd - February 7th - January 30th - January 31St - February 2nd - February 1St - February 7th A total 325 persons attended the meetings.

Questionnaires were distributed to all persons attending the meetings.
The questionnaire looked at: • The Secretariat's preparation for the meetings — (3)Were you given adequate notice to prepare for the meeting?

• The conduct of the meeting — (1) Did you find the meeting useful?

(2) Did the meeting allow sufficient time for sharing of views?

• Suggestions for improvement — (5) What would you suggest be done to improve the next meeting?

• ERC's Public Education - (6) Do you now have a better understanding of the mandate of the ERC?
Out of the 325 questionnaires distributed 179 were completed and returned or 55.1%.

37 DATA COLLECTED • The Secretariat's preparation for the meetings — (3)Were you given adequate notice to prepare for the meeting?
92 said yes 83 said no 2 did not respond to the question 1 said maybe 1 said "two day' giving no indication of whether there was adequate time or not No_ of persons who were given adequate notice to prepare for meeting IN yes IN no I:3 did no respond 83, 46% 92, 51% 0 maybe IN reo irtciiciaticvirs given • The conduct of the meeting — (2) Did the meeting allow sufficient time for sharing of views?
In relation to the first question 174 said yes 1 said no 4 gave varying answers — 'to a point' in some aspect' only when used in an enabling way' issues outside of youths' Did you find the meeting useful?

11 yes si no o oaring answers In relation to the 38 next question: Did the meeting allow for sufficient time for sharing of views?

128 said yes 43 said no 8 were undecided Words like `partially' almost"came late' were used by those undecided.
was there suffient time for sharing of views 8, 4% 43, 24%• 128, 72% .yes • no cs undecided • Suggestions for improvement — (5) What would you suggest be done to improve the next meeting?
Suggestions included: D Longer preparation time D Field ideas for dialogue in advance D Go to other Regions More guided discussions D Give framework for discussions D Invite the Police D Advertise the meetings • Wider participation should be encouraged D Circulate agenda before meeting D Change venue • ERC's Public Education - (6) Do you now have a better understanding of the mandate of the ERC 168 said yes 6 said no 2 did not answer this question 3 gave varying answers — `vaguely' partially"a little' 39 have better understanding of the ERG's mandate NI yes III no El did not answer the question 1:3 give varing answers 168, 94% ANALYSIS Preparation Data collected suggests the need to improve the preparation aspect of meetings.
However, it must be noted that very often although the notice to attend meetings are sent out days in advance, it is not dealt with promptly by the recipient.

It is advisable that — The envelopes with notices be marked 'URGENT' in future.

 Calls should also be made to ensure the notices are received.

 Follow-up calls are usually made to confuni participation.

However, these should be made at least three days before the meeting.
Conduct Information gathered from the respondents suggest that the meetings were well conducted.

75% said they were given sufficient time to share their views and 97% said they found it useful.

Improvement Some of the suggestions put forward by respondents seem fair and should be incorporated in the planning and implementations stages of future meetings.
Public education The meetings were very helpful in educating persons about the mandate of the ERC, 94% responded that they now have a better understanding of the ERC.

40 PART 4 FEEDBACK ON ERC SKIT The skit "Guyana Boat' was shown at the meetings and participants were asked to write their comments on the Questionnaire.

Few participants did so.

The feedback from those who did, suggests that the skit could be useful in spreading the message of the ERC.
These are the suggestions shared: The same boat used at the beginning should be used at the end.

To change it would suggest that we are trying to change Guyana.

 Good message.

 Remove the words 'coolie' and 'black man'.

Use instead you kind of people' or `you'll' Commendable initiative.

Hats off to the group.

 The advertisement should be publicized.

 It is good fora start.


 Good, but needs to slow down so that the words can be clearly heard.

 Good for Guyana.

 The voices are not clear.

The scenes are confusing_ The message does not come across clearly.

All the races not seen.

Need to use a female.

Should be 30 or 45 seconds not 60.

D Use a national symbol in the background.

 Loved the ad.

 Short but good.

 Good but all six races should have been included.

 Excellent ad.
Excellent ad.

 Perfect example of how politicians behave.

 Good thing to have on television.

41 Appendix (i) CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS - PARTICIPATION CONSTITUENCY DATE /06 VENUE # OF PARTICIPANTS Women Youth January 23rd ) , Umana Yana January 27th Umana Yana Private Sector February 2nd Umana Yana Labour Movement February 6th Umana Yana Christians Reg.

# 6 Hindus Reg # 6 January 30th January 30th Muslims Reg.

# 6 January 306 Christians Reg.

# 5 January 31st Hindus Reg.


#5 January 31 A Muslims Reg #5 January 31 A GTU Hall - New Amsterdam GTU Hall -New erdam A mst GTU Hall - New Amsterdam Regional Boardroom - Fort Wellington Regional Boardroom - Fort Wellington Regional Boardroom - Fort Wellington Christians Reg.
# 3 - 4 and Bartica February 2nd Umana Yana Hindus Reg # 3 - 4 and Bartica February rd Savannah Suite - Le Meridien, Pegasus Muslims Reg # 3 - 4 and Bartica Christians Reg # 2 Hindus Re # 2 g Muslims Reg # 2 Febniary 2nd February 1 g February l gt February l st Essequibo Room - Le Meridiem, Pegasus Regional Boardroom - Anna Regina Regional Boardroom - Anna Regina Regional Boardroom - Anna Regina Christians - Linden February 7th Barrows Lounge TOTAL 62 28 17 15 16 2 3 5 6 Nil 67 29 24 17 4 4 19 325 42 Appendix (ii) ounic Re rO 4e.
ro ERC CP % 66 Peter Rose and Anira Streets, Queenstown Georgetown, GUYANA Tel: 231-6265, 231-6479, 231-6281, 231-6473, Tel/Fax: 231-6246 Email:ceo®ethnicrelations.org.gy Questionnaire.

Did you find the meeting useful?

Did the meeting allow sufficient time for sharing of views?

Were you given adequate notice to prepare for the meeting?

Would you like to see the discussion continue?

What would you suggest be done to improve the next meeting?
Do you now have a better understanding of the mandate of the ERC?

43 ~r VI et %0 Nr Soundings from the Women's Conversation National Cultural Centre August 8, 2006 ANNEX C The women who participated in the Women's Conversation on August 8, 2006 at the National Cultural Centre recognize that women are the bedrock of society and must take an active part in the development of the country.
Personal Power We realize the need for a better understanding of the factors which shape us as women and which currently affect our functioning in society.

We recognize that our point of view is absent from major discussions at the national level.

We are aware that issues such as domestic violence and child protection are considered women's concerns, when, in fact, they are everyone's concerns.

We know that we are often unsupportive of each other as women.
We are involved in the reproduction of the anti-woman culture.

We acknowledge that we need to take responsibility for equipping ourselves to play a leading role to bring about change and development.

• We shall pursue education for development as individuals as well as a collective of women.

• We shall engage in ongoing dialogue and form or strengthen networks of women and women's organizations in and across communities to support women's development.
• We shall work to improve life within our families, including the nature of communication between and among women, men and children.

• We are prepared to work alongside men to increase understanding of the complementary roles of women and men.

• We shall hold women in leadership positions of women's groups accountable with respect to our goals and their responsibilities.

Violence Women recognize that violence occurs in the home, in institutions and in the society at large.
We know that violence takes many forms, with women and children being the most vulnerable.

We acknowledge that women are ourselves perpetrators, particularly with respect to child abuse.

We realize that the institutions that are responsible for addressing the safety and security of women and people in general are not working effectively.

• We want the Domestic Violence Act revised for greater effectiveness, particularly as it applies to the hinterland.
• We want the institutions such as the Magistracy, the Guyana Police Force and schools to improve the system to deal sensitively with reports and cases of violence in all its forms, and to provide ongoing training for their members.

• We want increased police patrols which are fully equipped and staffed in communities.

48 • We want a well-equipped and staffed Family Court established expeditiously.
• We want increased services for victims of violence in the communities, such as counselling, hotlines and safe places.

• We want the increasing psychological stress leading to suicidal behaviour of young people acknowledged and support services provided.

• We want a Sexual Offenders Register to be established and made public • We want a new Sexual Offences Act enacted as a matter of urgency.

• We want an agency to address child protection comprehensively.
Race and Ethnicity Women consider silence as a sign of condoning racial disharmony.

We realize that we come to new situations with prejudices which are informed by often selective anecdotes, experience and biases of others.

We acknowledge that we have a pivotal role to play in promoting racial harmony in Guyana.

We are aware that racial tensions escalate at the time of elections.

• We call on women to break the silence surrounding racial conflict by speaking out.
• We call on women to see ourselves as having a critical role in instilling racial tolerance, respect for diversity and patriotism in children.

• We call for the organization of a forum where people can speak openly about race, their pain, hurt, emotions and history in order to move forward.

Decision-Making Women are neglected despite their significant role in carrying the political campaigns.

Women are voting on the basis of race and not on issues affecting women.
Women and their concerns have been ignored by the major political parties.

Women in Parliament and other leadership positions have failed to address issues of concern to women, despite the support given many to accede to those positions.

Women have been shown blatant disrespect by elected leaders who practice nepotism, poor judgment and self-interest.

Recent events show a complete lack of accountability by the government to the public, women and children.
Personal and moral behaviour of ministers and senior officers are found wanting.

• We want each political party to state how it will address the concerns prioritised by women.

• We want the political parties to justify and account for their track record while in • Parliament.

• We want the political parties to state what they understand to be the issues prioritized by women, indicate what they will do to address them and when.
• We want women and men in Parliament to understand that women have the power to put them there and take them out.

• We want each woman on the list of candidates to provide a platform on issues of interest to women on which they could be held accountable.

49 • We want a Code of Conduct for ministers of government which will be monitored by a network of women and women's organisations.
Education and Training Women recognize the need for us to receive relevant education and training to improve our chance of self-sufficiency.

• We want education and training opportunities to be provided for women in the hinterland.

• We want information on skills training to be widely available to women.

• We want an information bank available to women; this should include material on legal affairs and women's rights.

The WAB should disseminate information on training to communities and organisations.
• We want day care centres to afford women the space to participate in education and training activities.

• We want more adult education courses in all the regions.

• We want the provision of educational TV and taped programes for women in all regions; with taped programmes, women can meet in groups in their own time.

Poverty Women have a desire to be gainfully employed.

Many lack the qualification and skills needed for the limited opportunities which are available.
Many employed women find that their wages and salaries are insufficient for sustaining their livelihoods.

Women have primary responsibility for managing our households, often including members with disabilities, the elderly and children.

• We want an increase in wages and salaries, including the provision of at least minimum wage for domestic workers.

• We want adequate social assistance for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

• We want a reduction in taxes to enable a decent take home package.
• We want the land distribution system to be equitable and transparent.

• We want financial and social support for vulnerable single mothers and caregivers.

• We want at least affordable, but preferably free, daycare centres established to enable women's participation in the labour force.

Health Women are largely responsible for caring for others in our network, often ignoring our own health status until a crisis occurs.
We encounter a pervasive health culture which is hostile to sharing information with patients.

Women in the hinterland are particularly vulnerable due to the inequitable distribution of health services and personnel.

• We want basic medication and services at all health centres.

• We want access to cancer diagnosis and care provided expeditiously, with specific measures implemented for women in the hinterland.
50 Statement of the MSF National Religious Leaders Conversation ANNEX D 09/08/06 Initial Presentations & Discussion The community of religious leaders in Guyana met today at the National Cultural Centre under the auspices of the Ethnic Relations Commission to explore ways in which the religious community could support the views of the people as expressed through the Multi-Stakeholder Forum (MSF) process.
A total of 153 leaders, representing the Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Baha'i, Rastafarian and African religions, discussed the issues and are agreed as follows: The people of Guyana raised, in the MSF process, their concerns surrounding developmental issues and the social issues that impede development.

The religious leaders have confirmed the validity of these concerns.

Of particular concern to the leaders were the issues of ethnic strife, violence, immorality, injustice and inequality.
It was felt that the presence of these ills in Guyana despite the many religious institutions was an indication of a crisis of faith that has affected and the entire nation including the religious institutions.

The religious leaders therefore concluded that the current national situation required them to draw closer to God in word and deed, so as to bring about profound spiritual transformation.
This transformation it was posited, is a prerequisite for an honest and upright society upon which to build the foundation of sustained national development.

The leaders agreed that there is more than enough commonality among the diverse religious groups to facilitate a national cooperative effort.
This effort would seek to encourage individual communities to adhere inwardly and outwardly to their respective teachings in a manner that would make a positive impact on the concerns that were brought out through the MSF.
Recommendations After Discussions In particular, the leaders felt that the religious community should be more involved in the following critical issues: Spiritual/Moral Education: the religious community should be engaged at the level of the home, and the community (including schools) spiritual education as opposed to only religious education.

This education should have a pointed focus on change.
51 Social Cohesion: the religious community should be engaged in programs and activities that foster greater religious tolerance.

Leaders should be outspoken against all forms of immorality and social injustice including injustice that may appear within religious institutions themselves.

Law and Order: the religious community should be outspoken in favour or legislative change that encourages greater social and political stability.
Religious leaders should also be outspoken on developmental issues that could lead to economic prosperity.

They should organize themselves to do these things.

52 GROUP DELIBERATIONS BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS A call for better moral conduct and enhancement of values.

A need for genuine religious leadership.

A condemning of immoral activities, no public vulgarity particularly on television and in newspapers advertisements.

A need for moral and spiritual education in schools and among adults.
A need to show love to all, regardless of their circumstances.

A facilitating of inter-religious meetings and prayers, so we can learn more about each other.

A call for moral emphasis to start in the home.

A need to proactive in community development.

A realization that violence is not an acceptable way of resolving conflict.

53 ANNEX E ISSUES HIGHLIGHTED AT THE YOUTH CONVERSATION Unemployment There needs to be more institutions for skills training for school dropouts.
A job register should be available with a list of skills need so unemployed youth can go after training in skills which are in demand.

> There should be career counsellors at secondary schools.

 National Service should be re-introduced.

 Retired persons should not be re-employed, and there needs to be more job opportunities in the regions.

> Stability on the local scene is necessary if foreign investment is to be encouraged.
Education and skills training > There is a need to start education and discipline at home.

> There must be role models in our communities.

 Young people need help with counseling, scholarships, conflict resolutions in schools and the availability of libraries.

 Teachers must be offered more attractive remuneration packages if they are to stop seeking greener pastures overseas.

Substance Abuse This is a result of a breakdown in moral values and peer pressure.
Personal problems, no parental guidance and lack of education could also lead to substance abuse.

> Substance abuse leads to broken families, unemployment, crime, STD's and dropping out of schools.

> Special television programmes and a counseling rehabilitation centre would be of tremendous help to those affected.

Health > Health problems among young people include HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancies, malnutrition, inadequate health facilities and their affordability.
Already in place are health centres, feeding programmes, sex education in schools and HIV programmes.

What needs to be put in place are more specific messages from religious bodies and community groups, and more counselors.

54 Culture and Recreation > Problems here include employment for artists, encouragement and financial support, exposure, training for singers, library of music and sports and art, and donations from businesses to promote artistic expressions.
There is also the need for artists to raise their standards and level of performance.

Youth in Leadership This is inhibited by insufficient education, little personal development, lack of incentives and recognition, insufficient exposure, fear of criticism and poor role models.

It can be encouraged by love of community and country, wanting to create change, good communication skills and a vision of purpose.
> A national youth platform, reinforcement of civic responsibilities among young people, a youth forum to discuss ideas and solutions, and sharp debating skills to promote conflict transformation are also needed.

Crime and Violence Contributing factors to crime are illiteracy, poverty, unjust laws, and insufficient education and opportunities.

> Factors to help reduce crime include: Introducing more skills training in schools.

More outreach programmes by social organizations.


Reducing police harassment.

Implementing and effective witness protection programme.

Put in place stiffer penalties for corrupt policemen.

Exploitation This group looked at exploitation of children, and recommended the following to discourage this: Media involvement in cases of exploitation.

> Disciplining children.

> Heavy penalties for those found guilty of this.

 Adequate supervision of children.


At the end of the session, the forum agreed that their findings be circulated widely in the media, that political leaders be approached by a committee selected from participants to let them know what the young people want and what is expected of them.

55 ANNEX F Report on Culture Fest 2006 The Ethnic Relations Commission hosted "Culture Fest 2006" on August 11 and 12 at the National Exhibition Site, Sophia.
This was the first time that the ERC was engaged in an activity of this kind.

BACKGROUND In March 2006 the Commission agreed that there should be an activity where Guyanese from all walks of life can participate and highlight their various cultures and religions.

The idea stemmed from the observation that cultural activities usually showcase the culture and art-form of one ethnic group and seldom do persons from the other groups participate.
It was proposed that the ERC activity would bring together Guyana's cultures and religions into a single space where all groups would feel welcomed and share in an opportunity to teach others of their way of life.

PLANNING/ORGANISING Given the lack of experience in planning and organizing for such an activity, the Commission invited a number of Ministries, religious organizations, non-governmental organisations and agencies to be part of a Planning Committee.
The first meeting of the Planning Committee was convened on March 16, 2006.

At that meeting a number of sub-committees were identified: A — Physical Arrangements Sub Committee This Sub-Committee was responsible for all physical arrangements for Culture Fest 2006.

Securing approval to use the venue — lighting — decorating — stage construction — stalls construction — clean up before and after — sound systems — back drop for the stage.
Members: Mr. David Lui Hing — Chinese Association Mr. Lennox King — Pan African Movement (Guyana Branch) Ras Ashkar — Guyana Rastafari Council Mr. Lorri Alexander — National Emancipation Trust Ms. Donna Shortt-Gill — Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Culture Mr. Shazad Ali — Indian Arrival Committee 56 Co-Chairperson of the Planning Committee Mr. Uditram wrote the National Park Commission seeking approval to use the National Park on the proposed date.
He also obtained copies of a site-plan of the National Park which were forwarded to all members of the Physical Arrangements Sub-Committee.
B — Programme Sub-Committee This Sub-Committee was responsible for the entire programme on the stage — dance — music — modeling Members: Mr. Leonard Herprashad — Muslim Youth League Mr. Lorri Alexander — National Emancipation Trust Mr. Akini Olamina — Ile Ifa Temple Representative from the Indian Arrival Committee C — Mobilisation & Public Relations Sub-Committee This Sub-Committee was responsible for the dissemination of all information to the public on the activity.
Members: Mr. Shazad Ali — Indian Arrival Committee Ras Ashkar — Guyana Rastafari Council Representative from the Muslim Youth League Ethnic Relations Commission D — Security Sub-Committee This Sub-Committee was responsible for all security arrangements — parking — traffic control — Members: Representative from Guyana Police Force Representative from Ethnic Relations Commission Representative from USAID The meeting agreed that the persons identified to the various Sub-Committees can name an alternate to attend meetings when the substantive member is unavailable.
It was also noted that other organizations were invited to the first meeting but were unable to attend.

These organizations were again invited to be part of the Planning Committee and their representatives were asked to sit on Sub-Committees.

Mr. Bhupal Uditram, Head of Public Education & Awareness Unit and Ms. Beverley Alert, Public Relations Officer were the co-chairpersons of the Planning Committee.
57 VENUE A number of possible venues were identified: National Park, National Exhibition Complex-Sophia and Main Street.

The National Park was identified as a more suitable venue and the Physical Arrangements Sub-Committee conducted a site inspection.

After consideration of the scope of the activity the Physical Arrangements Sub- Committee asked that the venue be changed to the National Exhibition Complex Sophia.
The areas proposed to be utilised were the tarmac for the stage show and the grounds surrounding the tarmac where booths for exhibitors would be erected.

It was subsequently agreed that instead of constructing booths, a more feasible option would be to use the main auditorium for the exhibition and tents would be provided around the entertainment area for groups offering foods and beverages.

Close-by lawns would be used for games and children entertainment.
WITHDRAWAL Five African culture-based groups signaled by way of letter their intention to withdraw from Culture Fest.

Continuous discussions saw the return and participation of the Rastafarians.

A number of other African oriented groups also took part in the event.

DATE FOR THE EVENT The date for the Day of Festivities has been set for Saturday, May 27th, 2006.

It was to coincide with the National Conversation on May 28th which would have culminated the Multi-Stakeholder Forum.
Representatives from the ten Administrative Regions were expected to be in Georgetown for the National Conversation and would have participated in Culture Fest 2006.

However, due to delays in holding the National Conversation, Culture Fest was pushed back to June 10 and 11 and subsequently August 11 and 12, 2006 PUBLICITY Immediately following the decision to stage the event, the Commission started to advertise Culture Fest 2006.

This was done by way of media conference and media releases.
A 30-second advertisement was prepared and aired during all television newscasts and on radio.

58 Private television programme producers and television talk-show hosts were engaged at a meeting with the ERC to discuss their involvement in promoting Culture Fest 2006.

Following this engagement, there was a flurry of advertising, especially on 98.1 FM radio.

The activity as also widely publicized in the three daily newspapers.
The media bought in to the activity and within the two weeks just before Culture Fest there were reports on television newscasts highlighting the activity.

SECURITY Given the close proximity to the date announced for Regional and General Elections, special security arrangements were put in place for the activity.
The Guyana Police Force which was engaged in planning and organizing the activity and whose representative took the lead role in the Security Sub-Committee ensured a safe environment for the two days.

A significant police presence was there on both days.

In addition, a private security firm was engaged to lend support to the Police Force and the security officers at the National Exhibition Centre also added their strength.
FORMAL OPENING CEREMONY The Head of State was invited and agreed to deliver the opening address.

The diplomatic community, members of the past National Assembly, former ministers of government, members of civil society, law enforcement agencies, religious organizations and the general public were invited to the Opening.

The ceremony, in addition to the Opening address by the Head of State, included a number of cultural items representative of Guyana's cultures.
An overview and background to Culture Fest 2006 was given by the Chairman of the Commission.

EXHIBITION There were forty eight booths in the main auditorium exhibiting cultural and religious artifacts: Timehri Maha Kali Temple, The Chinese Association, The Science and Spirituality Religious Group, The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organisation, The Central Islamic Trust, The Bahai Faith Movement, The Inter Religious Organisation and others.
There were also exhibits from the local exhibitors such as Museum of African Heritage, Help and Shelter, Red Cross Society, National Aids Programme Secretariat, Georgetown Prison Service, the Culture Ambassador, Exquisite Craft, Farley's Art and Craft, Anancy's sculpture and craft, the Awaraks Linden Foundation, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, the 59 Rural Women Society among others.

There were also booths displaying foods of all ethnic Groups which include the Rastafarians.
Banks DIH and DDL provided non-alcoholic beverages.

Space was also set aside for the viewing of films with themes pointing to discrimination.

Mr. Vishnu Ramoutar guided a discussion after the viewing.

The total number of booths at Culture Fest 2006 was 62.
ENTERTAINMENT In the evening entertainment was provided by Fire Clan Band, New Melody Makers Band, Apex Education, Charmin Blackman of the Signal Band, Indian Cultural Centre, Institute of Business Education, recorded music by Stereo Sonic, First Born, X- Treme Band , Second Coming Gospel Band, Brutal Tracks Band, Signal Band X-Factor Dance Troupe, National School of Dance, Sitare Dance Troupe, Camille's Institute of Business and Science Studies Dance troupe, Chinese Embassy, Flame of the Heart Dance Troupe.
There were also fashion displays of designs by Lynette Mangar and Michelle Cole.

SPECIAL PROGRAMME On August 12 the differently abled, senior citizens and orphans were given the opportunity to participate in Culture Fest 2006.

The children and senior citizens were picked up from their homes and transported to the Exhibition Centre where they were involved in face painting, games and watching films.

The ERC provided transportation to and from the homes.
GAMES The competitions such as cricket, football, dominoes were not held because of the unavailability of the persons responsible for these games.

However, the Staff of the ERC gave the youths the gears to play among themselves.

BUDGET The actual expenditure for Culture Fest 2006 fell below what was estimated.

The total expenditure for the activity was $3,286,658.
Amount spent by ERC Amount spent by USAID $529,310 $2,757,375 Attached 1 — Estimated Budget CONCLUSION This Activity was accident free and could be deemed a success.

60 People were very satisfied with the work of the ERC and it is hoped that the activity will be an annual one and would be taken country-wide.

This event attracted between 5,000 — 7,000 persons.

Turn out was negatively affected by the robberies of commercial banks in New Amsterdam the day before.
Persons who were scheduled to participate withdrew following the robberies.

Submitted September 14, 2006 61 ANNEX G ETHNIC RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT — ELECTORAL MONITORING JULY 28 — August 27 2006 General The Ethnic Relations Commission in accordance with its mandate established an electoral monitoring unit with effect from July 28 to August 28, 2006.
The general aims and objectives of this unit were to monitor all public meetings and rallies held by political parties in the ten Administrative Regions of Guyana.

Further monitoring included the media (print, radio and television).

In respect to its constitutional mandate, the functions of the Ethnic Relations is embodied under Article 212A and Article (212B) that provided for the foundation upon which the electoral monitoring process prior to the 2006 National and Regional Elections evolved.
Article 212 D of the Constitution of Guyana states the functions of the Ethnic Relations Commission which are to-: (c) Discourage and prohibit persons, institutions, political parties and associations from indulging in, advocating or promoting discrimination or discriminatory practices on the grounds of ethnicity.
(d) Foster a sense of security among all ethnic groups, by encouraging and promoting the understanding, acceptance and tolerance of diversity in all aspects of national life and promoting full participation by all ethnic groups in the social, economic cultural and political life of people.
6) Investigate complaints of racial discrimination and make recommendations on the measures to be taken if such complaints are valid, and where there is justification therefore refer matters to the Human Rights Commission or other relevant authorities for further action to be taken.

(p) Investigate on its own accord or on request from the National Assembly or any other body, any issues affecting ethnic relations.
(v) Train and enlist the aid of such persons and acquire such facilities as the Commission deems necessary to accomplish its functions.

(w) Make recommendations on penalties, including the prevention of any political party or any person participating in elections for a specified period, to be imposed for any breach of provisions of the Constitution or any law dealing with ethnicity.
Racial Hostility and Representation of the People Act The Ethnic Relations Commission was further empowered to exercise its mandate through the provisions set out in the Racial Hostility (Amendment) Act 2002 Chapter 23:01 and Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2001.The main goal of ERC's monitoring exercise was to identify occurrences of discriminatory speech, language or behavior that could have incited ethnic and racial animosity.
62 Timely action in response to any such incitement, discriminatory or derogatory remarks made in respect of any political party representatives formed the focus of ERC's immediate investigation and demands for justice.

Such information garnered through electoral monitoring provided the basis upon which a deterring platform of repetition was attained thereby promoting and encouraging an electoral environment free of violence, intimidation and fear.
Monitoring Preparation The Ethnic Relations Commission prepared and circulated for use by monitors a `Monitoring Form for Political Rallies and Meetings' .

This monitoring tool was designed exclusively to be completed by monitors at all political meetings and rallies.

Expected to be captured and recorded were excerpts of speeches made by political party representatives, and the general environment of any particular meeting.

As a measuring tool, the questionnaire/form covered several areas including:- 1.
Ethnic composition of crowd 2.

Police representation 3.

List of speakers 4.

Mood of the crowd 5.

Brief summary of speech 6.

Monitor's summary, additional comments and observations Importantly, and more so for accuracy, monitors were required to pay special attention to the section that requested further information on the content of speeches made by party representatives.

Such questions included -: During his /her speech -: 1.
Did the speaker specifically attack an individual or individuals based on their ethnicity?

2.

Did the speaker promote specific cases of targeting that person via intimidation, threats or assault?

3.

Did the speaker try to legitimize criminal acts and rationalize any resulting anarchy?

4.

Did he/she say that one race was superior to another?

5.

Did he categorize a political party as a race based party?

6.

Did he/she use deliberate derogatory ethnic words to refer to a political opponent?

7.
7.

Did the speaker insinuate that certain persons of one ethnic background were not permitted to occupy certain jobs/positions in public service?

8.

Did the speaker promote segregation based on ethnic division of the people?

9.

Did the speaker convey a negative image of an ethnic group of voters, candidates and political leaders?

10.

In your opinion, was the speech a particular attack on a particular ethnic group?

11.
11.

Was there any attempt to disrupt the political rally or meeting by any ethnic group?

12.

Was there any assault on persons of one ethnic group after the rally ended?

63 13.

Was there any destruction of public or private property of one ethnic group by the supporters of the party after the crowd dispersed?

A total of thirty (30) monitors were mobilized from the ten (10) Administrative Regions and trained.
Under the theme 'Electoral Monitoring — What we should know', the training programme sought to inform and familiarize monitors with the necessary documentation in relation to principles, expectations, legislation, information and general overview of the Electoral Monitoring process.
Monitoring Activities During the period 28 July to August 27, 2006 a total of four hundred and seventy-three (473) meetings and rallies were monitored by ERC monitors as follows: PNCR-G1 PPP/C AFC TUF GAP/ROAR GNC JFAP Total 204 179 68 9 7 2 4 473 All of the major rallies held by the political parties were monitored by ERC monitors; these included those held by the PPP/C in the following areas: Bath Settlement Albion Good Hope Stewartville Linden Anna Regina Rallies for the PNCR-1G were monitored at: The Square of the Revolution - Independence Park Cultural Centre Tarmac Golden Grove Linden Bartica New Amsterdam Region 5 Region 6 Region 4 Region 3 Region 10 Region 8 Region 4 Region 4 Region 4 Region 4 Region 10 Region 7 Region 6 64 The AFC rallies were monitored at: Independence Park Linden Leonora Anna Regina Region 4 Region 10 Region 3 Region 2 Schedules of political meetings and rallies were received from the PPP/C and PNCR-1G for the month long period of August 2006, while the other political parties facilitated the process by verbally informing the Monitoring Unit of their meetings.
The PNCR-1G scheduled a total of approximately four hundred and seventy five (475) meetings, while the PPP/C scheduled meetings amounted to approximately two hundred and thirty (250).

Through ERC's Electoral Monitoring process, political meetings monitored in the Administrative Regions were as follows: REGION 1 PNCR-1G - Two (2) meetings GAP/ROAR - One (1) meeting Four cancellations for PNCR-1G were noted.
REGION 2 Five (5) meetings as well as whistle stop meetings from Supenaam to Charity were held by PNCR-1G.

PPP/C held eleven (11) meetings, while the AFC held twenty-two (22) meetings.

GAP/ROAR also had two (2) meetings in this Region.

REGION 3 Twenty- nine (29) meetings and three (3) cancellations were recorded for the PPP/C, while twenty-one (21) meetings and twelve cancellations (12) were recorded for the PNCR-IG.
Seven (7) meetings for the AFC were monitored, while four (4), and two (2) cancellations for GAP/ROAR were recorded.

REGION 4 Sixty-four (64) meetings were monitored, while thirteen (13) cancellations were noted for the PPP/C.

Ninety-five (95) meetings were monitored and twenty-six (26) cancellations noted for the PNCR-1G.

Twenty-two (22) AFC meetings were monitored, while five (5) cancellations were noted.
65 REGION 5 Eighteen (18) meetings for PNCR-1G were monitored, while three (3) cancellations were noted.

Four (4) meetings for PPP/C, two (2) for JFAP and one (1) for AFC were also monitored.

REGION 6 Forty four (44) meetings were monitored for the PPP/C and six (6) cancellations noted, while twenty (20) meetings for the PNCR-1G were monitored and two (2) cancellations noted.
REGION 7 Fifteen (15) meetings for PNCR-1G and two (2) occasions during which party representatives were engaged in a 'meet the people tour' were monitored.

Two (2) cancellations by that political party (PNCR-1G) were also noted.

Two (2) meetings and one (1) occasion during which party representatives met with people in the community were noted for the PPP/C One (1) meeting for the AFC was monitored.

REGION 8 Three (3) meetings of the PNCR-1G and three (3) meetings of the PPP/C were monitored.
REGION 9 Meetings were not monitored due to limitations of transport and inaccessible telephone communication.

REGION 10 Twenty-four (24) meetings for PNCR-1G and twenty-two (22) meetings for PPP/C were monitored in this Region.

One (1) meeting for GAP/ROAR as well as one (1) for the AFC was monitored.

Two (2) cancellations for the PPP/C and a series of PNCR-1G whistle stop meetings scheduled for August 27, 2006 were cancelled.
66 Response by The Police and Party Representatives Monitors initially reported some amount of hesitation on the part of Police Officers and representatives of some political parties which eventually subsided with the ERC public relation programmes which helped to further enhance the information process and the ability of monitors and co-coordinating staff to conduct them in an enabled and professional manner.
Police Officers in most of the areas have been reported to be extremely co-operative in forwarding the list and location of meetings and rallies for the various political parties on a daily basis.

There were however, instances when scheduled meetings were not held.

Issues Addressed by Political Parties Party representatives at all of the meetings and rallies sought to galvanize support for their respective parties from persons attending the meetings.
Such persons were enlightened of the particular party's plans for the development of Guyana, once they were elected into office.

Generally the presentations by speakers focused on youth and women empowerment, effective governance, the expansion in investment, improvement in the Educational, Housing, Agricultural and Human Services sectors as well as Health modernization and general infrastructure.
Principles of maintaining a stable macro economy and most importantly equity across the nation were also promoted.

Order, calm and a general non-disrupted environment was maintained for a large percentage of the meetings and rallies as reported by monitors.

Notwithstanding there were occurrences of some instances whereby some statements or utterances deemed as inflammatory and intended to create disruption were made by speakers.
Also in some instances, some persons in the crowd resorted to 'heckling' in an effort to use influential strategies to either disrupt the meeting or intimidate persons attending the meetings.

The composition of the crowd at some meetings ranged from as little as ten (10) or fifteen (15) persons to as many as twenty five thousand persons (25,000) at major rallies.
As reported and noteworthy of mention, was that most PNCR-1G rallies and meetings attracted a predominantly African crowd, while PPP/C attracted a predominantly East Indian crowd.

The AFC meetings attracted a crowd comprising predominantly mixed ethnic groups.

Incidents Incidents reported during the Electoral Monitoring period were noted at some locations.

Some of such reports included the following:- 1.


In Region 2, at a meeting held at Devonshire Castle by the PPP/C on August 12 it was reported that the speaker accused the PNCR of "discriminating against persons with Hindu names".

"Ravi Dev gat the buck people leading him" and " no more ram ram sita ram".

2.
2.

In Region 3, at a meeting held at Wales by the PPP/C, it was reported that that persons in the crowd were expressing ... 'we can't allow black people to get into power because coolie people gon dead.... them black man gon kill we... '.

67 3.

Speakers were interrupted at an AFC meeting at Queenstown bus shed on August 13, when truckloads of predominantly Indo-Guyanese were traversing the area and shouting in loud voices.

4.
4.

Similarly, at a PPP/C meeting held in West Ruimveldt on August 15, PNCR supporters disrupted a meeting while gyrating, using, indecent language and shouting in support of their leader.

5.

Agitation by the crowd was evident, when a PNCR meeting held at William and Alexander Streets Kitty was disrupted by blaring loud speakers from a traversing vehicle announcing PPP/C meetings.

6.
6.

At another meeting held by PNCR in Kitty on August 15, it was reported said that "there was discrimination under the PPP/C government.... just compare the villages of Buxton and Enmore" and that "Mr. Ramjattan is racist".

7.

At least two monitors at a Region 5 meeting reported that some amount of hostility was leveled at them by PNCR representatives.

8.
8.

Disruption occurred at a PPP/C meeting held on August 21, at the Tannery location in Sophia, where shouts of... 'AFC will win.. ' were made by obvious disruptive elements while the continuous and deliberate revving of a motorcycle interrupted the speech.

At another interval during the same meeting, it was reported that stones were thrown at the house in front of which the meeting was kept.

There was some retaliation presumably of further stone throwing at a nearby fence.
Most incidents were reportedly brought under control by the Police.

Reports Addressed by the Commission During the period, the Commission addressed two reports of remarks made by political party activists that seemed not to be in keeping with the promotion of racial harmony and unity.
It was reported that Mr. Parmanand Persaud, a PPP/C candidate allegedly made remarks that were not in keeping with promoting peace, racial harmony and good relations at a meeting on 12th August, 2006 at Devonshire Castle, Essequibo.

It was also alleged that Mr. Mervyn Williams, a PNCR-1G candidate, at a meeting on Vreed-en-Hoop Public Road, made remarks to the gathering that were not supportive of fostering cohesiveness and racial relations in Guyana.
Members of the Commission met with the two candidates on separate occasions and they both expressed the willingness to observe the policies of the ERC and to work within the confines of the law.

68 Media Monitoring An experienced media specialist was contracted to monitor television programmes, talk shows and letters in the newspapers.

He was also tasked with collaborating with GECOM Media Monitoring Unit and the ACB for the compilation of his report.
Despite several reminders, the report is yet to be submitted.

Conclusion Respecting the rights of people irrespective of color class or creed'; 'Encouraging and creating respect for religious, cultural and other forms of diversity in a plural society; Promoting the elimination of all forms of discrimination on the basis of ethnicity. '

Such sentiments embodying a concept of 'safety and security' for all citizens formed the backdrop of the ERC's electoral monitoring reporting process.
Such an attempt, the first of its kind mandated by the ERC was indeed commendable.

Prone to initial hitches, from which lessons were surely learnt, the monitoring process proceeded with a firm focus, which was to make sure that as many meetings and rallies of all the contesting political parties would be monitored over the pre-elections period and complaints and incidents addressed.
Also achieved was that citizens made it their duty to inform ERC about instances where racist or discriminatory remarks were made at political meetings.

Such denouncement was even taken a step further when they personally brought complaints to the attention of the particular political parties.

Citizens it would seem now feel the need to be involved in the ongoing efforts by the ERC to denounce racial tension, ethnic disharmony and discrimination that could lead to violence and disruption.
Guyana being a country that covers vast territory is a land of six races of varying ethnic backgrounds.

Therefore, it was imperative for the Ethnic Relations Commission to adequately cover as many areas as possible in order to monitor meetings while at the same time rise to the ensuing challenges.
Such challenges undertaken of course can only form the basis for improvement in future endeavors 69 Annex H Elections Communications Strategy GOAL To foster a sense of security for people of all ethnicity before, during and after the 2006 Regional and General Elections OBJECTIVE To ensure an elections environment that is free from fear and intimidation and where persons can go about their daily activities in the regular manner and where the sense of peace and calm prevails through the period before, during and after the 2006 Elections.
BACKGROUND Elections of the past have been characterized by acts of violence and intimidation.

Burning of buildings, tyres and digging of roads in the past have left citizens with a sense of fear and apprehension.

These negative activities coupled with street protests and other criminal acts have created in the minds of many Guyanese the sense that Elections period is not a safe time for conducting business or even being on the streets.
Generally, persons fear that the Elections period, especially the immediate post-elections period, is one clouded by violence.

With support of the British High Commission, the ERC in association with the EAB and the IRO implemented a communications strategy aimed at ensuring a non-violent elections period, through messages calling for peace and non-violence.

70 IMPLEMETATION With the assistance of Ms. Colleen Harris MVO of the Commission for Racial Equality of England, the Strategy was designed.
It called for a number of prominent citizens, well known personalities and political parties to appeal to their audiences for peace and non-violence.

The Strategy was implemented in a number of simultaneous phases.

PHASE I (Engagement with Political Parties) The ten (10) political parties contesting the 2006 elections were invited to issue a message calling for non-violence and for the elections to be conducted in an environment that is free from fear and intimidation.
Theses messages were broadcast repeatedly on August 27th, the day before the elections, and appeared in the three (3) dailies of the same date.

Messages were issued by The United Force (TUF) and Alliance for Change (AFC).

A message was issued by the People's Progressive Party but after close scrutiny of its content, it was decided that the message was political in nature and it was not in the best interest of the Commission to be seen as supporting such message.

The other parties did not issue messages.


PHASE II (Engagement with television talk-show hosts and private programme producers) Recognising the influence of Television Talk-Show Hosts have on public perceptions and behaviour, the Commission held a meeting with a group of seventeen Talk-Show Hosts and private programme producers on August 19th , to discuss their involvement in promoting a peaceful and non-violent elections environment.
At that meeting, Talk-Show Hosts and private programme producers suggested that all call-in programmes for the period immediately following the Polls, should not entertain telephone calls.

They recognised that in the 71 absence of a delay broadcast system, callers can make statements that could fuel tension in society.
The suggestion to not allow telephone calls on live programmes was accepted across the board and those present asked the ERC to work with Talk-Show Hosts who were not at the meeting to get their support.
The Talk-Show Hosts and private programme producers also agreed to use their programme time to call for peace before, during and after the elections and for persons not to encourage, promote or engage in any act or actions which could be seen as intimidation or designed to cause fear, against any individual or group.

This group also agreed to air messages to be prepared by the ERC calling for peace and non-violence.

They agree to accept a contribution of $5,000 to assist in getting these messages over.
PHASE III (Engagement with owners/managers of media houses) The media exerts considerable influence on society and can shape the way people behave and think.

Probably no other group has such influence on society and as such the media is an integral part to a strategy designed to influence persons behaviour.
Recognising this, the Commission invited all managers, owners and editors to a meeting to discuss the media's role in promoting peace and non- violence before, during and after the elections At the meeting, participants were updated on the various phases of the Communications Strategy.

The support of the media houses in ensuring the success of the Strategy was discussed.

The media was asked to match all advertising placed under the Strategy and to work in their own way to promote peace.
Television Station owners and editors agreed to provide 'responsible programme content' during the elections period.

72 PHASE IV society) It was recognized that some members of society impart considerable influence over the general public.

It was therefore agreed that with the assistance of the EAB, a number of such persons would be approached to issue messages calling for peace, tolerance and respect.

These messages were recorded and broadcast on radio and television.
PHASE V (Engagement with influential youth) Disc Jockeys, Beauty Queens, young Gospel artistes and other performers carry their own audiences and these individuals influence the behaviour or a significant section of society.

With this in mind, the ERC engaged this group to have them voice messages appealing for the promotion of peace before, during and after elections.

They prepared their messages, using their unique styles which appeal to their audiences.
The messages were broadcast on radio and television.

PHARSE VI (Engagement with Religious TV Programme Producers) Guyana Today has a number of private television hosts and producers of religious programmes.

These Hosts/Producers have their own audiences and can be quite influential.

They were invited to a meeting at the Commission where the discussion centered on ensuring elections environment that is free from fear and intimidation and where there is an end to the violence of the past.
The Hosts/Producers agreed to use their broadcast time to call for peace before, during and after the elections and for an end to violence.

Hosts/Producers from New Amsterdam agreed to and produced a live television discussion on August 24th where representatives from the major denominations Christians, Hindus and Muslims called for peace, unity and non-violence.

73 PHRASE VII (Peace CD) Most Guyanese use public transportation, mostly mini-buses and cabs.
It was thought that an ideal medium by which to reach these commuters with the message of peace and unity would be by way of music on compact discs.

A music CD was prepared.

These discs contained songs promoting peace and unity.

It was complied by popular Disc Jockeys who added their calls for peace and an end to violence.

425 copies were distributed to mini-bus and cabs.


PHRASE VII I (B anners) Fifty (50) banners on vinyl and cloth, with peace messages were prepared and erected at strategic locations across the country.

Some of the messages read: Our diversity is our strength- Not our weakness Let us all work towards a better Guyana Stop the violence & hatred.
Work for a better Guyana today & tomorrow There are no winners in violence, only destruction Let's keep the peace To realize non- violence is a victory for Guyana Give peace a chance.

Peace is a journey Let us take the first step for Guyana today Our diversity is our strength Let us promote non-violence and build Guyana Locations for the placement of banners were chosen on the flow of traffic that passes that area, public gatherings at that area or where members of the public frequently traverse.
74 ASSESSMENT While no scientific study was done, the reality of a violence-free election speaks volumes for the impact the Communications Strategy would have had.

A longer mobilization period could have lent to more persons being involved in issuing messages.

The Strategy also came at a time when political parties were tightly scheduled in their campaigning, thus limiting their involvement.
It could be opined, that a sustained strategy could, in the long term, eliminate the need for such targeted campaigning.

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