Minister Parag Hosts Consultation on Anti-Bullying Policies

This afternoon, the Honourable Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, hosted a public consultation focused on crafting national anti-bullying and anti-violence policies for schools across Guyana. The engagement forms part of the ongoing national consultation process aimed at creating safer, more supportive learning environments for students nationwide.

The Minister was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Ms Misckha White-Griffith; Director of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development, Ms Oma Ramdin; and National Coordinator of Health in Schools, Ms Jessica Anthony.

The consultation created space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and community-driven input, ensuring that the voices of citizens directly inform the policies being developed.

“We are building these policies with the people, not just for the people,” Minister Parag said. “Every child deserves to feel safe in school, and every voice matters in shaping the systems that protect them.”

This engagement builds on the national consultation process already launched, reaffirming the Ministry of Education’s commitment to inclusive, people-centred policy development for safe, violence-free schools.