UNICEF Eastern Caribbean

Around 25 children and young people in Barbados shared their concerns and ideas with UNICEF Rep @osmakkawi and Deputy Rep Sabina Zunic.

From education and AI to mental health, social media and violence, they brought important perspectives and ideas for change.

New UNICEF Representative for the Caribbean Osama Makkawi kicked off a familiarization tour to the eastern Caribbean with a series of meetings with top policy makers in an Antigua and Barbuda.

Strong partnerships are key to achieving lasting results for children. At #CHOGM, @CARICOMorg Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett and @UNICEF Caribbean Representative Osama Makkawi discussed areas of collaboration to advance children's rights and wellbeing across the Caribbean.

Stronger water and sanitation services need skilled professionals ready for climate-related emergencies.

#UNICEF and UWI St. Augustine are developing an online course on #ClimateResilience with 30 professionals expected in the first cohort before the end of 2026.

On Teachers’ Professional Day in 🇧🇧, Parkinson Memorial School staff joined a child safeguarding workshop supported by UNICEF ECA, focusing on child abuse reporting and teachers’ responsibilities as mandatory reporters under recently passed legislation.

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