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in celebration of International Day of the Girl In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit, in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Ministry of Education, hosted a special tour for the winners of the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Symposium Impromptu Speaking Competition at UN House, Guyana. The tour recognised three outstanding students, Jada Felix, Khristha Itwaru, and Blessings Roberts, of West Demerara, Brickdam, and Bygeval Secondary schools. The trio, accompanied by their teachers, explored several UN agencies, including United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Food Programme (WFP), UNFPA, UNICEF, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Office of the Resident Coordinator, where they gained first-hand insights into how the UN supports sustainable development and promotes the rights and well-being of children and adolescents. The young leaders also had the opportunity to share their perspectives, concerns, and ideas on how the UN and its partners could further strengthen support for adolescents across Guyana, ensuring that youth voices continue to influence decision-making and shape a brighter future.
