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COVID-19 Youth Survey UNICEF Suriname May 2020

This assessment seeks to find out how adolescents perceive the current situation and behave in response to it

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Youth Voices, LGBT, Adolescent Development, Adolescent Health, Education, Women, Girls
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COVID-19 Youth Survey UNICEF Suriname May 2020

The survey population consists of the exposed youth and adolescents residing in Suriname.

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Clinton White, the USAID Regional Representative for the Eastern and Southern Caribbean; Sarah-Ann Lynch, the U.S. Ambassador to Guyana; Hon. Nigel Dharamlall, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development; UNICEF Deputy Representative Irfan Akhtar; and Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony, Minister of Health
Press release
22 March 2022

Community, religious leaders join healthcare workers to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Region 2

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Deputy Representative UNICEF Guyana and Suriname Irfan Akhtar hands over new CPD to the Permanent Secretary of International Affairs Ambassador Miriam MacIntosh of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation
Press release
10 March 2022

New Programme Cooperation Document (CPD) 2022-2026 formally handed over to Suriname Government

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Community Service Officers, ECD, Community Health Workers,
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Championing a better start for children

Evidence from multiple disciplines has confirmed that investing in ECD is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve educational achievement

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Country Programme, Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Protection Systems, WASH, Monitoring and Evaluation
Press release
01 March 2022

The Government of Guyana and UNICEF embark on new five-year Country Programme of Cooperation

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On 13 March 2020 in Fanisau Ugongo Village, Kano State, Nigeria, Umme Sulehah, 4, and her mother, Kari Mata Inuss (not pictured), takes part in a community meeting of local women lead by Volunteer Community Mobilizer (VCM) Laira Dauda
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Vacancy Announcement - Budget Associate (GS6), Guyana

Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Budget Associate will perform a variety of specialized tasks

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

What you need to know about the virus to protect you and your family
Handwashing, children, covid-19, Suriname, Guyana
@UNICEF Guyana/2014

Everyone is talking about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and everywhere you look there’s information on the virus and how to protect yourself from it. Knowing the facts is key to being properly prepared and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Sadly, there’s a lot of information out there that is incorrect. Misinformation during a health crisis leaves people unprotected and vulnerable to the disease and spreads fear and stigmatization.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response - Guyana and Suriname

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Protecting yourself and family from COVID-19

Here are some easy tips to that can help to protect you and your family from COVID-19

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Psychosocial support for adults and children
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Promotion of helpline supported by UNICEF on the National TV

Helpline number 123 can be called on cases of abuse and also for psychosocial support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UNICEF hands over supplies to MoPH Guyana
Press release
19 May 2020

UNICEF extends support to Ministry of Public Health for COVID-19 response

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Youth Engagement, COVID19, Mental Health
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Youth Mental Health during the COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world, everyone is trying to adapt to this ‘new normal ‘in their own way

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Director of Ministry of Social Affairs makes address on psychosocial support
Press release
08 May 2020

UNICEF in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs offer Psychosocial Support

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Proper handwashing techniques
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Everything you need to know to wash your hands

To eliminate all traces of the virus on your hands, a quick scrub and a rinse won’t cut it.

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Social Inclusion, Protection, Safety, Education, Guyana, Suriname, UNICEF
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Social inclusion and child rights monitoring

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Child Protection, Safety and Justice, Guyana, Suriname
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Safety and Justice for Children

Read on how we work to ensure a safe environment for children in both countries

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WASH, School
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Emergency preparedness and disaster risk management

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Boys' Education, Education, Classroom
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