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We support the call of CARICOM for lawful completion of electoral process in Guyana

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Dear Editor,

We, Caribbean advocates for social justice and gender equality, join in solidarity with Guyanese in calling for compliance with the rule of law and specifical­ly with the election procedure in Guyana. A damaged electoral process will negatively affect the likelihood of social cohesion in a country scarred by ethnic and political polarisati­on. The people of Guyana and indeed the Caribbean deserve better from political actors. They deserve political leadership with integrity and that honours the collective will of the people.

We particular­ly share our deep concern for the safety and security of all Guyanese and call for peace and calm in all communitie­s. Not one more life should be lost.

We support the call of CARICOM for the lawful completion of the electoral process in Guyana by ensuring the tabulation of results in all regions using the Statements of Poll and the offer of the Chair of CARICOM, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, to personally assist with dialogue, if needed, once there is acceptance of the results of the lawfully declared elections.

All parties should do their part in ensuring an engagement that is transparen­t, accountabl­e and which builds trust. Political parties should dialogue with civil society and build consensus on the way ahead. We call on the political leaders to issue a

common call for peace, respect and community-mindedness, showing their concern for all people and their safety and well-being.

Yours faithfully,

Peggy Antrobus, Barbados

Asha Kambon, Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Associatio­n for Feminist Research and Action, Trinidad and Tobago

Hazel Da Breo, Sweet Water Foundation, Grenada Joan French, Jamaica

Projekta, Suriname

Colin Robinson, CAISO: Sex & Gender Justice, Trinidad & Tobago

Tracy Robinson, Jamaica

UWI Socialist Student Conference

Judith Wedderburn, Jamaica

Nan Peacocke, St.Vincent & The Grenadines Angelique Nixon, Bahamas

Gabrielle Hosein, Trinidad & Tobago

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