Domestic violence survivors in Berbice are finding temporary refuge at the White Zone which was set up last year on the Corentyne, but coordinators in the region are pointing to a need for more full-time staff to advance the work.
White Zone Coordinator Nalini Katryan said the domestic violence initiative has encouraged more women to speak out on abuse and also served as a deterrent to some men. “Women see us as offering them protection and our goal is to provide a temporary shelter,” she explained.
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched this country’s first White Zone back in November last year with the aim of setting up
