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04 December 2024

UNICEF lauds Govt for the establishment of Children's Ombudsbureau in Suriname

Paramaribo, Suriname, December 4, 2024: Following the unanimous approval of the Children’s Ombudsperson Act on November 28, Mr. Nicolas Pron, Representative of UNICEF Guyana and Suriname commends Suriname for protecting the rights of children in the country. The Children’s Ombudsperson Act received 41 votes in fav...

25 November 2024

A Day as a Commissioner

Sophia Kerr, a young woman with a disability, recently had a life-changing opportunity to serve as a Commissioner for a Day at the Women and Gender Equality Commission. For Kerr, this experience was not just a day at a formal meeting, but a moment of personal growth, empowerment, and a chance to make her voice hea...

20 November 2024

Governments of Guyana & Suriname recommit to advancing Child Rights

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Guyana, His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana signaled his government’s recommitment to the principles of the CRC and to advancing child rights in the country by signing a UNICEF Call-to-Ac...

20 November 2024

Guyana Gov’t recommits to the CRC treaty

Georgetown, Guyana, November 19, 2024: His Excellency, Dr. Irfan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on November 18, 2024, on behalf of the government signaled its recommitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and to continued efforts to advance child rights in ...

20 November 2024

Suriname Commemorates 35 Years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Paramaribo, Suriname, November 5, 2024: On November 5th, Suriname marked a significant milestone in the journey to uphold the rights of children. In the presence of the President of the Republic, Chan Santoki, Cabinet Ministers, the Attorney General, and over 120 children, UNICEF Suriname came together to reaffirm...

24 October 2024

UNICEF hosts ‘Access to Justice’ national consultations with children

Georgetown, Guyana, October 23, 2024: As UNICEF prepares to observe the 35 th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on November 20, it has collaborated with the Committee on the Rights of the Child to host national and regional consultations with children/adolescents and stakeholders in v...

A deep dive into the social protection system in Suriname for children, adolescents, and adults over 2015-2023

ContextThe Government of Suriname and its partners are focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including those focused on reducing inequities among children and adolescents. As a contribution, the Government of Suriname – National Planning Bureau in partnership with UNICEF conduct a deep dive on t...

Wales Children’s Court and Child friendly room officially launched

GEORGETOWN, 30 MAY 2024 – The Supreme Court of the Judicature, the Government of Guyana and UNICEF together formally commissioned the Wales Children’s Court and Child Friendly Room on Thursday, 30 May 2024. Within the overall partnership with the Supreme Court of the Judicature and UNICEF on access to justice, UN...

Mental Health Study - Final Report

The report, titled ”Comprehensive Analysis of Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in Suriname”, supported by UNICEF Suriname, presents a thorough investigation into the mental health status of children and adolescents within the country of Suriname. The study addresses the critical need for understanding and...

Suicide - Research report and action plan 2020-2024

Preface Brainstorming sessions held with various representatives of ministries in August 2020 resulted in the need for a Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs (AW&J) to play a leading role in taking measures to combat suicide among young people. Given that responsibility for this target group falls ...

UNICEF Guyana & Suriname announces New Deputy Representative

Georgetown, Guyana, April 15, 2024: Area Representative of UNICEF Guyana and Suriname, Mr. Nicolas Pron has announced the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Vockel of Germany to serve as the Deputy Representative of UNICEF Guyana and Suriname for the next four years. Mr. Vockel will succeed Mr. Irfan Akhtar of India, to w...

Guyanese Youth record concerns & solutions ahead of 4th SID Summit in Antigua

Georgetown, Guyana, April 11, 2024 : Nearly 40 youth from several regions in Guyana gathered to discuss climate change, health, education, water, food and energy security, among others, in the context of Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), during a consultation organized by youth organizations with su...