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For rural and indigenous peoples, local knowledge informs decision-making about fundamental aspects of day-to-day life. Attend the upcoming public lecture to learn more. @unesco_caribbean @uniofguyana

Gender responsive budgeting (GRB) is a strategy to achieve gender equality, where budgets or proposed spending is analysed and designed, to ensure interventions to eliminate inequalities between women and men and boys and girls, are adequately financed. Under the Regional EU-UN @spotlightinitiative budget planners, analysts and gender focal points were brought together for a national workshop, organised by @unwomencaribbean, to enhance their analytical and technical skills for analysing public expenditures in different sectors to address violence against women and girls (VAWG). Sessions were also held in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 in addition to a regional workshop. #WithHer #SDG5 Photos: UN Women/Trevor Smith @humanservicesgy @uniceflac @caribbean.un

The first-ever #ZeroWasteDay reminds us of a brutal truth: humanity is treating this planet like a garbage dump. Achieving zero waste requires action at all levels. It’s time to clean up our world & make progress towards circular economies.

Through the @spotlightinitiative indigenous communities are supported to strengthen gender-based violence prevention and response efforts. In Batavia, Region 7, @unfpacaribbean, through its implementing partner Blossom Inc., provided iPads to community groups to enable access to essential services and support data collection. #withher #sdg5genderequality

Did you know, by reducing #FoodWaste, we could reduce global emissions by up to 10%? 🥕💪💚 Join the #ZeroWaste movement, starting with what's on your plate and in your fridge!

📢Registration for virtual participation at United Nations Economic and Social Council's #Youth2030 Forum is now open! JOIN us at the UN’s largest gathering of youth and scale up efforts for youth engagement in advancing the #GlobalGoals ahead of the SDG Summit.

Be part of the #BiggestHourForEarth by switching off and spending 60 minutes doing something – anything positive for our one home. #climateaction @gyen.gy @wwf.guianas

VACANCY!

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Racism and xenophobia are the rejection of our shared humanity. They tear holes in the social fabric that makes our communities strong. From speaking up against injustices to engaging in constructive discussions and volunteering in support of vulnerable groups, each of us can do our part to #StandUp4HumanRights and #FightRacism, discrimination and hatred. “In this anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, let’s commit to root out racism and racial discrimination and uphold the dignity and rights of all people, everywhere,” said #UnitedNations Secretary-General @‌antonioguterres.

Yeşim Oruç, UN Resident Coordinator; Heads of Agencies; and staff enjoyed interacting with the children and teachers from the @ministryofeducationgy's Unit for the Blind & Visually Impaired during a recent tour of UN House. "When we secure the rights of persons with disabilities, we move our world closer to upholding the core values and principles of the United Nations Charter." @caribbean.un @uniceflac

VACANCIES!

The digital revolution presents opportunities, but also risks. It can: ❌Increase gender inequality ❌Leave women & girls behind in digital skills & access We need inclusive and transformative technology and digital education to create a sustainable future for all. #IWD2023 @spotlightinitiative @unwomencaribbean @humanservicesgy @unfpacaribbean @uniceflac