The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) will host a National Consultation on Constitutional Reform and the ERC’s Draft Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The consultation forms part of the Commission’s commitment to promoting harmony and good relations among Guyana’s diverse ethnic communities and will provide an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders to contribute their views on matters relevant to the ERC’s constitutional mandate.
The principal focus of the consultation will be constitutional reform, particularly matters relating to ethnic relations, equality, inclusion, protection from discrimination, ethnic security, and the role and effectiveness of institutions established to support those objectives.
Participants will engage in structured discussions through 11 groups, comprising 10 constituency groups and one public participation group. These discussions are intended to garner recommendations on constitutional matters relevant to the remit and mandate of the ERC.
The recommendations emerging from the consultation will be consolidated by the ERC into a report for submission to the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) before its December 31, 2026 deadline.
ERC Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms
The consultation will also include a brief introduction to the ERC’s Draft Glossary of Ethnically Sensitive Terms, a public education resource intended to promote greater understanding of language and terminology relating to ethnicity and its potential impact on social relations.
Participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback, at a later date, on the Draft Glossary as part of the broader consultation process.
Citizens are encouraged to participate based on their experiences, perspectives and ideas for strengthening equality, inclusion and harmonious relations in Guyana.
The consultation is open to the public, and the ERC encourages all community organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to participate in this important consultation.
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Persons interested in attending can currently register by visiting the ERC Guyana social media pages, @ERCGuyana, where the registration link and further information are available.
The ERC looks forward to broad public participation as Guyana continues its national conversation on constitutional reform and the strengthening of harmony and good relations.
