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13 September 2024

Social norms survey on violence against children

Physical, emotional and sexual violence against children in Trinidad and Tobago is seen as widespread. To understand the role social norms might play in fuelling and perpetuating the abuse of children, a study funded by the Spotlight Initiative was commissioned. (Spotlight is a global intervention working to elim...

Mental health chatline launched in Trinidad and Tobago

Port-of-Spain - 19 August 2024 - Young people in Trinidad and Tobago facing mental health challenges now have a new lifeline: a dedicated chatline offering support and resources. The initiative comes in response to a growing concern about the mental wellbeing of youth in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) r...

Eastern Caribbean young people awarded for child rights advocacy

Jaeda Ar-Razi, 16, Rayden Rampersad, 16, and Maria Marshall, 15 have all been rewarded for their advocacy in the One Minute for my Rights video competition for adolescents and teens in the Eastern Caribbean. The three young people placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in the competition, which was held during the p...

Matthew's Passion

Matthew Batson, a clinical psychologist from Trinidad and Tobago, is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. As a UN Volunteer Child-Friendly Spaces Coordinator with UNICEF, he plays a pivotal role in supporting the well-being of over 1,200 children and adolescents – many of whom are migrants from...

Building Hope: How Migrant Communities and Partners are Supporting Children in Central Trinidad

20 March 2024, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Migrant families, though uprooted and facing hardship, are working tirelessly to create sheltered environments for children in the face of adversity. Their determination is mirrored by the dedication of local partners who, with UNICEF support, are maintaining saf...

UNICEF hiring Social Policy Chief

Job no: 570355 Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment Duty Station: Port of Spain Level: P-4 Location: Eastern Caribbean Categories: Social Policy UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their...

23 February 2024

Positive Progress, Room for Improvement: MICS Paints Picture of Children in Trinidad & Tobago

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – January 26, 2024 – Key government agencies and partners in Trinidad and Tobago are better equipped to meet the needs of children and women following the release of a comprehensive study on the twin-island republic.  The southern Caribbean country recorded positive res...

21 February 2024

Characterization of Venezuelan Migrant Families and Children in Trinidad and Tobago

Hundreds of Venezuelan families, driven by a complex web of challenges, have sought refuge in Trinidad and Tobago. Within this migratory wave, children – their hopes, vulnerabilities, and aspirations – represent a critical human face of this ongoing displacement. This report, "Characterization of Venezuelan Famili...

16 February 2024

Rising Voices: Our Region Through the Eyes of Youth

Reflections, From time to time, we feature the thoughts and feelings of young people on matters close to their hearts. Here’s Malique Auguste, Trinidad and Tobago Child Rights Ambassador, on leaving our mark on the world.     ,  Collaborating on Unfinished Paintings, Ladies and gentlemen, ...

07 February 2024

Strengthening national multi-sector coordination for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Job no: 569524 Contract type: Consultant Duty Station: Bridgetown Level: Consultancy Location: Eastern Caribbean Categories: Programme Management UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their...

02 February 2024

Trinidad & Tobago Welcomes New Cohort of Child Rights Ambassadors

2 February 2024 - Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – Twenty-six young people in Trinidad and Tobago have pledged to champion the cause of their peers and communities as Child Rights Ambassadors.   The sixth cohort of ambassadors under the division of Gender and Child Affairs were official enrolled during a ...

26 January 2024

Results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)

The recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in Trinidad and Tobago paints a complex picture of challenges facing children and women. While nearly 7,500 households participated, the results reveal concerning trends. Over two-thirds of children experience violent discipline, highlighting a critical need for ...