Monthly Bulletin: Issue #24 October 2018
Cover Photo: UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean
STEERING COMMIT TEE MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues, October has been an eventful month for the UN in the Caribbean. In these current times, when climate change has proven itself to be more than just an agenda item in need of marking off, we’re reminded of how dire it is to ensure that no one is left behind and that we operate as one, united region. Providing aid to migrants and refugees, developing and improving current systems to better assist marginalized groups and ensuring that the most vulnerable groups in society are protected in the face of disaster have been only a few of the activities the UN in the Caribbean has been arduously addressing. Promoting social and economic inclusion in an equitable way through decent work opportunities, the promotion of entrepreneurship, and improved social protection continue to be some of the main areas of focus for the UN in the Caribbean as we strive towards fulfilling the MSDF. Considering this, let’s continue to push forward Agenda 2030 by supporting effective policy and legislative reforms, enabling the Caribbean countries to achieve systematic and equitable outcomes, building a national framework for reporting and follow-up, developing expertise, stimulating national dialogue, strengthening human rights-based governance, and identifying good practices. After having recently commemorated United Nations Day, we are reminded of the need to continue to build an inclusive, equitable and prosperous region that we would like to see by 2030. Let’s continue to bear in mind that this also includes actively working towards achieving quality education and life-long learning and improving access to equitable social protection systems. Thank you. 2|
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TOP STORY: ST. LUCIA: UN CO-HOSTS REGIONAL SKILLS-BUILDING WORKSHOP TO IMPROVE SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE FACE OF DISASTER
The United Nations recently co-hosted a regional skills-building workshop. It brought together social development and disaster management experts from across the region to share ideas and experiences in a region hugely vulnerable to natural disasters and economic downturns. Click here to read more.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN UN CARIBBEAN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: UN BRINGS AWARENESS TO FAMILY PLANNING IN RURAL COMMUNITY
The United Nations system recently convened a Community ‘Marketplace” at Guaico Secondary School in the rural village of Sangre Grande. The event was organized to bring awareness and key services to the residents whilst providing the perfect platform to launch the introduction of contraceptive implants to Trinidad and Tobago. Click here to read more.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN UN CARIBBEAN GUYANA: UN PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) was designed precisely to record and monitor the movements of migrant and refugee population. This information is used by the UN for decision making and for the development of actions, plans and public policies based on transparent, safe and reliable information. Click here to read more.
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DTM IN ACTION
Photo: UN staff assisting migrants and refugees using the DTM.
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Photo: UN Jamaica
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN UN CARIBBEAN JAMAICA: WOMEN’S CENTRE RECEIVES UN PRIZE FOR GIVING PREGNANT MOTHERS A SECOND CHANCE AT EDUCATION
The UN recently awarded the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, for helping adolescent mothers to continue their education. The prize is given annually to individuals, institutions organisations and other entities engaged in activities in girls’ and women’s education and is sponsored by the People’s Republic of China. Click here to read more. Photo: Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO
Caption: Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange accepts prize. ONE CARIBBEAN 2030 Monthly Bulletin | Issue #24 An Inclusive, Equitable and Prosperous Caribbean
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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
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Photo: IOM Guyana
UN staff in Guyana assist Venezuelan refugees and migrants using the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM).
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Photo: UNDP Barbados & OECS
The UN has supported a high school in Dominica by donating and installing LED bulbs, poles and water tanks. Photo: UNDP Barbados & OECS
UN Staff in Barbados and the OECS show support for the International Day of the Girl 2018. 16|
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Photo: UNFPA Caribbean
The UN in Belize supported a Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) Training Workshops for Stakeholders. Photo: UN Guyana
The UN in Guyana collaborated with the Guyana Trans United (GTU) to host a media training session to sensitise local journalists on reporting on transgender people. ONE CARIBBEAN 2030 Monthly Bulletin | Issue #24 An Inclusive, Equitable and Prosperous Caribbean
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Photo: UNICEF Eastern Caribbean
The UN in Trinidad and Tobago supported flood affected communities through the ‘Return to Happiness’ programme led by the UN to help affected children deal with the trauma experienced during natural disasters and other emergencies.
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The UN in Suriname, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing and the E-Gov Department marked a milestone in their cooperation with the handover of equipment aimed at digitalizing Suriname’s Social Housing sector.
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UN DAY CELEBRATING THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN
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UN DAY FEATURED VIDEO
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Video Credit: UN Guyana
As part of the festivities executed by The United Nations System in Guyana for United Nations Day 2018, a skit was produced to highlight issues that the UN in Guyana and their partners are working arduously to address.
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UN DAY
GUYANA
The UN in Guyana commemorated the day by hosting an information session for students focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals. Photo Credit: UN Guyana
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UN DAY HIV QUIZ
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UN DAY
JAMAICA
Japan’s Ambassador, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki and UN Resident Coordinator Bruno Pouezat engage team members at UNAIDS’ booth at UN Day 2018 Photo Credit: UN Jamaica
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UN DAY
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The UN in Trinidad and Tobago participated in an SDG Run and Info Fair held by UNATT. Information was shared with participants about the United Nations and about the SDGs.
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
UN DAY
Top Photo: A young participant handles a snake at the wild life conservation booth at the SDG Fair. Bottom Photo: UN Staff shares information on the SDGs.
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FEBRUARY ANNUAL REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING FOR THE MSDF
JANUARY ANNUAL PLANNING MEETINGS FOR THE CIP/SIP
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ANNUAL REVIEW MEETINGS FOR CIP/SIP
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OCTOBER 2018
HEADLINES St. Maarten Tripartite attends ILO conference FAO joins forces with CARICOM to establish a Trust Fund Caribbean Ministers and UN Environment join forces to tackle Waste Management Jamaica’s UN Resident Coordinator calls on students to take action on SDGs during UN Day commemoration UNODC conducts “Workshop for the Design and Implementation of Barbados’ National Anti-corruption Strategy” Caribbean Ministers approve Plan to prepare for the Health Impact of Climate Change
World Food Day in Guyana brought together the UN, government officials and students. Agencies were also present at a national exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture in Region 2. Photo Credit: UN Guyana
UNLIREC refurbishes indoor Test Firing Range to the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine WHAT’S NEW? PAHO Country Office with United Nations Jamaica Celebrate UN Day with 500 students and teachers Guyana Trans United and UNAIDS host media training for reporting on transgender people Third Global Conference on Health and Climate Change convenes Regional Health Authorities and Experts UNDP Barbados & the OECS executes DREAM Project
For World Food Day, the UN in Trinidad and Tobago, along with partners, commemorated the day with an exhibit titled “Fruits and Seeds of the Forest. Connecting Forests to People.”
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