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The United Nations in Guyana has been operating for nearly 60 years to improve living standards and human rights for all.

Georgetown, Guyana
Joined May 2014
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๐Ÿ“ฃCALL FOR APPLICATIONS! Applications are open for the UN ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ Youth Advisory Group. Share your ideas, amplify youth perspectives and help advance sustainable development. ๐Ÿ—“: 16 November, 2026 ๐Ÿ”—:bit.ly/4BJAs04
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@JeanKamau attended the National Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial (Georgetown Cenotaph) Monument, honouring those who died in the World Wars. On #RemembranceDay, we remember their sacrifice and enduring legacy. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Office of the Prime Minister
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๐Ÿ“ขVACANCY! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ20 November, 2026 ๐Ÿ”—guyana.un.org/en/jobs @FAOCaribbean
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Hazel Gooding to the UN๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ family!
We welcome Dr. Hazel Gooding our new ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข-๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐žโ€“ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ข๐›๐›๐ž๐š๐ง. A gender equality specialist, Hazel has more than 30 yearsโ€™ experience in the ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณUN System. unwo.men/bYHZ5102eW9
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At the @globioalliance Conference, @FAOCaribbean Deputy Regional Representative Maya Takagi called for investment at scale to advance biodiversity-positive development: ๐ŸŒฑ PREPARE | ๐Ÿค CATALYSE | ๐ŸŒ SCALE Invest in biodiversity. Invest in our future. ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿฆ… #GBA2026
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๐ŸŒฟ UN agencies participated in day 2 of the Second @globioalliance Conference, which spotlighted the critical role of partnerships in protecting nature and advancing sustainable development. #InvestinginNature #GBA2026
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'Leaving No One Behind' must guide biodiversity action. Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women and young people must have a meaningful voice and share in its benefits, said @KatyThompsonROL, UN Resident Coordinator acting, at today's @globioalliance Conference.
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๐ŸŒฟ At the @globioalliance Conference, UN agencies are showcasing how they are supporting biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development around the world.ย  #InvestinginNature #GBA2026
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At the @globioalliance Conference, @KatyThompsonROL will represent UN ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ as a panelist during the โ€˜State of Biodiversity Financeโ€™ session. As a Member of the Alliance, UN ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ is committed to working with government and other stakeholders to connect biodiversity and the #SDGs.
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Guyana ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ, the UN ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ and our partners ๐Ÿคare turning global promises into practice. ๐ŸŒฟ From 30โ€“31 October 2026, the UN in Guyana is joining governments, Indigenous stewards, scientists, businesses, and civil society in Georgetown for the Second @globioalliance Conference.
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๐Ÿ“ฃCONSULTANCY!
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Lauristan Choy, Lecturer and Coordinator of the Bachelorโ€™s in Youth and Community Development Programme at @uniofguyana, shares how #ModelUNGuyana complements classroom learning and strengthens studentsโ€™ practical skills. #UNDay ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ #UNGuyana60 @JeanKamau @CaribbeanUN @UN_SDG
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"It was awesome!" Tirishatha Semple, President of the @uniofguyana Student Society, shares her experience participating in the Model @UN Programme. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธWatch the video. #ModelUNGuyana #UNDay #UNGuyana60 @JeanKamau @UN_SDG @CaribbeanUN
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Today, 80 student delegates in our #ModelUNGuyana Programme, with @uniofguyana, put their training in diplomacy, public speaking, negotiation, conflict resolution, consensus-building and resolution drafting into practice during the General Assembly simulation. @JeanKamau
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Our #ModelUNGuyana opening featured remarks from @felipepaullier, government officials including @CarolynRB1, representatives from @uniofguyana and @belizeinguyana.
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60 years of @UN in ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ! To mark #UNDay, @JeanKamau and our UN family are passing the SDG pin, highlighting our shared commitment with the Government and people of Guyana for quality healthcare, education, climate action, and equality for all. #UNGuyana60
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โ€œThe United Nations is an essential part of the fabric of our world. And itโ€™s needed more than ever.โ€ Secretary-General @antonioguterres stresses the organization's indispensable role in protecting and improving the lives of people around the world. #UNDay
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ Our #UNGuyana60 journey continues! ๐ŸŽฅ Meet Indranie Chandarpal, Chairperson of the Women & Gender Equality Commission, a key partner in advancing gender equality. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธWatch her story & look out for her feature at the upcoming 60th Anniversary Exhibition at Castellani House!
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๐ŸŒ Diplomacy in Action! Through the UN ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พโ€“@uniofguyana Model UN Programme, students are building skills in diplomacy, negotiation and global decision-making. A panel with EU, Spanish and Belizean diplomats explored how multilateral cooperation delivers results. #ModelUNGuyana
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In a conversation led by @JeanKamau, Ambassadors from the EU, Spain and Belize shared insights into the role of negotiating blocs in shaping global decisions. #ModelUNGuyana @DELGUYGEO @belizeinguyana @EmbEspTT @RobertoValentUN
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Honored to support the issuance of certificates to graduates at the International Human rights law certificates course, a flagship program by the Min of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. Knowledge of human rights is crucial for citizens to defend and enjoy lives with dignity
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UN ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ & @uniofguyana are building students' leadership and diplomacy skills through the inaugural #ModelUN Programme. Students are learning from diplomats, government officials & development practitioners as they prepare for a General Assembly simulation on ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ Day (24 October).
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