Wintress White
Wintress White is an advocate for women's rights in Guyana, serving as a representative of Red Thread, a non-profit organization focused on improving living conditions for women. She has voiced concerns about the economic disparities exacerbated by the country's burgeoning oil industry, highlighting how the wealth generated from oil extraction has not benefitted ordinary Guyanese citizens, who are facing rising living costs.
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Wintress White is among those who expressed concern in the letter.
Zero health and security features at public health institutions for staff and patients even after previous documented evidence of suicides
Guyana· 2026-01-23
Wintress White expresses disappointment about the handling of the Jennifer Ally situation.
Deeply disappointed how the Jennifer Ally situation is being handledGuyana· 2025-10-24
Wintress White is the Treasurer of the Red Thread organization, helping other women escape abusive situations.
If you spot the warning signs of abuse, run!Guyana· 2025-10-19Wintress White is involved in advocating for better support for victims of domestic violence.
The notion that an abused woman could waste the court’s time was explored and reversed in magistrates’ trainings over the yearsGuyana· 2025-10-17
Wintress White supports the call for justice for Adriana Younge.
Adriana Younge has brought us together and we must not defile her memory through vicious and disgusting attacksGuyana· 2025-05-01
Wintress White is a member of the civil society advocacy group Red Thread, highlighting the rising cost of living in Guyana.
Guyana’s cost of living broadcast to a global audience by CNNGuyana· 2025-04-03
Wintress White is associated with Red Thread, focusing on improving living conditions for Guyanese women amidst rising costs.
A tiny rainforest country is growing into a petrostate. A US oil company could reap the biggest rewards
United States· 2025-03-29
