Celebrating Girls

Amplifying Voices. Inspiring Change

Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts with officials from The UN Resident Coordinator's Office
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As we continue to celebrate girls in observance of #internationaldayofthegirl, UNICEF together with UNFPA , the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit hosted a special tour for the winners of the Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Symposium Impromptu Speaking Competition at UN House Guyana

Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts,
UNICEFGuyanaSuriname/CStoll Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts interact with an official from UNDP during their tour of the UN House

Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts, students of West Demerara, Brickdam, and Bygeval Secondary Schools along with their teachers, explored several UN agencies including UNDP, WFP, UNFPA, UNICEF, IOM, and the Office of the Resident Coordinator.

During the tour, they gained first-hand insights into the daily work of the UN in advancing sustainable development and promoting the rights of children and adolescents.

Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts with officials from UNICEF and UNFPA
UNICEFGuyanaSuriname/CStoll Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts with officials from UNICEF and UNFPA
Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts with officials from UNICEF
UNICEFGuyanaSuriname/CStoll Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts with officials from UNICEF

The students also had the opportunity to share their stories, concerns, and ideas on how the UN and key partners can strengthen support for adolescents across Guyana ensuring their voices help shape the future.

UNICEF Guyana and partners remain committed to listening to girls, amplifying their voices, and investing in their leadership, because when girls lead, everyone moves forward.

Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts, with official from the United Nations
UNICEFGuyanaSuriname/CStoll Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts, with official from the United Nations