NGOs continue protest for Lawrence to be reassigned

Supporters of Red Thread and other NGOs picketing outside of the Ministry of the Presidency

Local human rights groups and supporters yesterday staged another picketing exercise in front of the Ministry of the Presidency to press for the reassignment of Minister of Social Protection Volda Lawrence.

Minister Lawrence has faced calls for her removal from Red Thread and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) over her downplaying of molestation accusations against then APNU+AFC candidate Winston Harding for the Georgetown City Council as a “family matter.”

Braving the rain yesterday, members and supporters of Red Thread, the Amerindian People’s Association (APA), the