Unicef Guyana & Suriname

Unicef Guyana & Suriname The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.

“Break the silence, stop the period shame!” chanted stakeholders and students of Bartica Secondary School and Three Mile...
19/06/2026

“Break the silence, stop the period shame!” chanted stakeholders and students of Bartica Secondary School and Three Miles Secondary School as they marched through the town of Bartica to raise awareness about menstrual health.

The awareness walk formed part of the 2nd Sexual and Reproductive Health Symposium, a two-day event led by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health in collaboration with several United Nations agencies, including UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women, and PAHO/WHO. The initiative is supported by the Government of Canada.

The symposium aims to promote menstrual health awareness, challenge stigma surrounding menstruation, and encourage open discussions on sexual and reproductive health among young people and the wider community.





Ministry of Education - Guyana
Ministry of Health - Guyana
UN Women Caribbean
UNFPA Caribbean
PAHO Caribbean
United Nations Guyana
High Commission of Canada to Guyana and Suriname

19/06/2026

💡How present are we really in our children’s everyday moments?

In the newest episode of ‘Mijn Peuter en Ik’, we explore the power of engaged parenting — being actively involved in your child’s growth through attention, communication, play, love, and everyday interaction. 💛👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Children thrive when parents are engaged. It helps build confidence, strengthens emotional bonds, supports healthy brain development, and encourages better social and learning skills from an early age. 🌱✨

Tune in to discover simple but meaningful ways to connect with your little one and support their development every day. 🎥
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UNICEF and Republic Bank are joining forces to champion early learning, giving every child in Suriname the best possible start in life.

Republic Bank
United Nations Suriname

17/06/2026

🇸🇷 Did you know that learning starts long before a child enters school?

🎥In the series ‘Mijn Peuter en ik’ - The foundation of development, we discover how young children learn and develop through interaction, experience, and repetition.

💡As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in shaping your child’s early development. Through simple everyday activities, talking, playing, reading, and spending time together—you can naturally support your child’s learning and growth.

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UNICEF and Republic Bank Suriname are joining forces to champion early learning, giving every child in Suriname the best possible start in life.

Republic Bank
United Nations Suriname

🇬🇾 Happening now in region 2, Essequibo!Celebrating International Day of Play under the theme “Protect Play, Protect Chi...
12/06/2026

🇬🇾 Happening now in region 2, Essequibo!
Celebrating International Day of Play under the theme “Protect Play, Protect Childhood."

11/06/2026

🇸🇷 International Day of Play | Launch of ‘Mijn Peuter en Ik’ video series

Today, on the International Day of Play, UNICEF with support from Republic Bank Suriname is proud to launch ‘Mijn Peuter en Ik’, a new parenting video series designed to support parents and caregivers in nurturing early development of young children through the power of play.

Play is much more than fun, it helps children learn, communicate, build confidence, develop social skills, and strengthen their emotional well-being.
Through practical tips and everyday examples, ‘Mijn Peuter en Ik’ empowers parents to turn simple moments into meaningful opportunities for learning and connection.

Together, we can give every child the best start in life—one playful moment at a time.
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UNICEF and Republic Bank are joining forces to champion early learning, giving every child in Suriname the best possible start in life.

Republic Bank
United Nations Suriname

11/06/2026

Play is how children learn, connect, and thrive.

This International Day of Play, we're exploring why play is essential for healthy early childhood development with UNICEF ECD Consultant, Ms. Dana Waithe.

Tune in to discover why play is more than fun.



🇸🇷 National Mental Health Crisis Helpline Launched! On June 5, the National Mental Health Crisis Helpline was officially...
08/06/2026

🇸🇷 National Mental Health Crisis Helpline Launched!

On June 5, the National Mental Health Crisis Helpline was officially launched—an important milestone in expanding access to mental health support and ensuring that individuals can receive timely assistance during moments of emotional distress and crisis.

This initiative, supported by UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Psychiatric Centre Suriname (PCS), and PAHO, aims to strengthen help-seeking behaviors and connect people with the support they need when coping with mental health challenges.

Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. By increasing access to support services, we are helping to create a society where seeking help is encouraged, stigma is reduced, and no one has to face their struggles alone.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, call the crisis helpline 114.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!As Day 2 of the PSEA and Child Safeguarding Workshop continues, participants d...
29/05/2026

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!

As Day 2 of the PSEA and Child Safeguarding Workshop continues, participants deepened their understanding of PSEA principles and responsibilities, prevention measures, reporting and response mechanisms, and child safeguarding in sport.

Through the continued collaboration of UNICEF 🇬🇾, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), and the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), coaches, referees, and football officials are being empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to help create safe, inclusive, and protective environments for every child and young person.







Rights Of The Child Commission Child Rights Ambassadors GY
United Nations Guyana

Safe sport starts with safeguarding children. ⚽Yesterday, UNICEF 🇬🇾, in partnership with the Guyana Football Federation ...
29/05/2026

Safe sport starts with safeguarding children. ⚽

Yesterday, UNICEF 🇬🇾, in partnership with the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Rights of the Child Commission (RCC), launched a two-day Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding workshop for coaches, referees, and football officials.

The training is strengthening knowledge on Gender Based Violence, PSEA, child safeguarding, and how to safely respond to and report concerns involving children and youth.

“Sport has the power to inspire and positively shape the lives of children and young people. We must ensure these spaces are safe, inclusive, and protective,” Ms. Anna Valente, UNICEF Representative of Guyana and Suriname a.i emphasized during the opening ceremony.

The training continues today at Cara Lodge Hotel.





Rights Of The Child Commission Child Rights Ambassadors GY
Guyana Football Federation Inc.
United Nations Guyana

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