July 28, 2023

Guyana joins initiative that supports development of human rights programs in the Caribbean, Latin America

During a bilateral meeting today between Brigadier Omar Khan, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Staff, and U.S. Army General Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the two leaders signed the Human Rights Framework committing their organizations to “human rights engagement, cooperation and integration.”

Dec. 14, 2017

Southcom Chief Marks 20th Year of Human Rights Initiative

WASHINGTON — Countries where human rights are promoted are stable and secure, and militaries that respect human rights and the rule of law are welcomed, not feared, the commander of U.S. Southern Command said during a Human Rights Initiative Conference.