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Armed with a wealth of experience, Ms Patricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth has taken up the post of Executive Director of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA). Her appointment became effective on January 2, 2013.In a statement to the media it was noted that the Board of Directors of the GRPA is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Executive Director.Ms. Patricia Sheerattan-BisnauthMs. Sheerattan-Bisnauth, it was noted, brings valuable local and international experience to GRPA, having worked in Guyana and Switzerland, and studied in Guyana, Jamaica, Sweden and the United States. As such “her expertise in the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender and Development, Social Work, Economic and Climate Justice, Research and Management will serve to strengthen the organization and enhance its operations.”As a theologian and social justice advocate, Ms. Sheerattan-Bisnauth is said to have a strong commitment to the transformation of society through critical consciousness, gender and racial equality,Wholesale Adidas NHL Jerseys, and sustainable socio economic development. She has published several articles, edited nine books, and has developed two gender training manuals, including a manual to promote positive masculinities.GRPA’s President, Pamela Nauth said, “We warmly welcome Patricia and look forward to her moving the Association to new heights in its growth and development, where it continues to build on its services as the leading agency for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Guyana.”Nauth also has expectations that the new Executive Director will strengthen GRPA’s local, regional and international partnerships.Sheerattan-Bisnauth has since indicated that she is looking forward to building on the good work of her predecessors, in a process of advancing the aims of the Association. She said too that “GRPA has a critical role to play in addressing critical issues relating to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and related issues affecting women, men and children. SRH is linked to the achievement of economic and social development; thus it must be seen as a key issue to be addressed throughout Guyana,” said the new Executive Director.GRPA has a holistic approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health care. Its Clinic,Authentic Jerseys For Sale, which is located at 70 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, Georgetown, offers gynecological care,Wholesale Jerseys China, pap smear tests, contraceptives, breast, pelvic, prostate and testicular examination,Cheap NFL Jerseys, termination of pregnancy, infertility management, menopausal syndrome, HIV and STI testing and treatment and provides a host of other services.Additionally, the Programmes Department offers many services including family, marriage and HIV counseling. GRPA has outreach programmes in other coastal regions and hopes to strengthen this initiative and to extend to hinterland areas. The Association’s current focus is on Gender Based Violence,Authentic NFL Jerseys Cheap, HIV and AIDS and STIs, and the entity is encouraging volunteers to join its ranks. |
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