Guyana represents at UN indigenous forum with united delegation

A HIGH-LEVEL joint delegation from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the National Toshaos Council is representing Guyana at the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII24), taking place from April 21 to May 2, 2025. The delegation is being led by subject Minister, Pauline Sukhai.

The group reflects a united national commitment to the rights and development of Guyana’s Indigenous Peoples and includes Alister Charlie, MP; Anil Roberts; Antonio George; Sonia Latchman; Miriam Ming; Shane Cornelius and Ashton Simon.
Also representing Guyana at the UN level are Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations; Ambassador Trishala Persaud, Deputy Permanent Representative and Ms. Abosede Hazlewood, Second Secretary.
This year’s session is centred on the theme: “Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within UN Member States and the UN system, including identifying good practices and addressing challenges.”

Guyana’s participation underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities and advancing their rights through dialogue, action, and international cooperation. The presence of both political and community leaders at the Forum highlights the country’s inclusive approach to policymaking and its efforts to bring Indigenous perspectives to global discussions.

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is the highest international platform for Indigenous affairs and serves as a space for sharing best practices and discussing critical challenges facing Indigenous communities around the world.

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