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YAG Suriname at the Youth Information Fair 2023

calendar_today 04 August 2023

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YAG Suriname at the Youth Information Fair 2023

The Youth Information fair is an annual educational event in Suriname, with the intention to inform young people (in school or working) and their parents about education, training…

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Cultivating Resilience: Empowering Female Pineapple Farmers and stakeholders in Suriname

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Cultivating Resilience: Empowering Female Pineapple Farmers and stakeholders in Suriname

In February and March 2023, the Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator ASTA project hosted a series of capacity-building training sessions in Matta, Redi Doti and Marowjine,…

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Jamaica’s police force benefits from training on domestic violence prevention and response

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Jamaica’s police force benefits from training on domestic violence prevention and response

Twenty-five corporals and sergeants will benefit from a 5-week course to enable them to deliver training to their respective divisions on domestic violence prevention and response…

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UNFPA, Spotlight Initiativehosts workshop on sexual education toolkit in Suriname

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UNFPA, Spotlight Initiativehosts workshop on sexual education toolkit in Suriname

UNFPA in Suriname, supported by the European Union funded "Spotlight Initiative,"  recently conducted training sessions on a comprehensive sexual education toolkit and other…

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Surviving Domestic Violence in Jamaica: Help is Available

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Surviving Domestic Violence in Jamaica: Help is Available

Anna is a survivor of Domestic Violence living in the Parish of St. Elizabeth. For five (5) years she was in a relationship with the man who fathered her  first child. She said…

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Bringing hope for persons with disabilities - Charlene’s Story

calendar_today 29 July 2023

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Bringing hope for persons with disabilities - Charlene’s Story

In 1990, when Charlene was just twenty years old, tragedy struck mere minutes away from her home. She was severely injured when the car she was traveling in burst into flames…

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UNFPA and Canada support Guyana to provide “Safe Spaces” for women and girls

calendar_today 29 July 2023

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UNFPA and Canada support Guyana to provide “Safe Spaces” for women and girls

Twenty-four participants from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Ministry of Health, Blossom Inc, Help & Shelter and the Guyana Responsible Parenthood…

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UNFPA addresses targeted Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) preparedness actions in Belize

calendar_today 27 July 2023

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UNFPA addresses targeted Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) preparedness actions in Belize

During emergencies, protection and security mechanisms are affected, and women and girls face an even greater risk of experiencing gender-based violence, including sexual violence…

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UNFPA & EU support Government of  Belize to mitigate and respond to Gender Based Violence (GBV)

calendar_today 27 July 2023

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UNFPA & EU support Government of Belize to mitigate and respond to Gender Based Violence (GBV)

The Government of Belize is being supported by UNFPA and the European Union (EU) to take concrete steps in ensuring Gender Based Violence (GBV) risks are mitigated and that…

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