The Red Thread Organisation of Guyana, stated today that while nothing was done to safe Neesa Gopaul from abuse at the hands of her stepfather now accused of her murder, it is time to make reform at the relevant agencies. Failing her may have led to her death, the organisation argued, stating that when the Ministry of Human Services has these reports other organisations should be alerted. The 16 year old remains were discovered in a suitcase at the Madewini resort area some 3 weeks ago. The dead girl’s mother and stepfather were jointly charged with murder.
Since the widespread condemnation and public outcry at her gruesome death, the Ministry of Human Services accepted blame for failing the teen. Some in civil society even called for the Minister’s resignation. The Red Thread stated that it does not wish to play the blame game, but sends the message that everyone should treat these matters with urgency and take serious action against abusers.
