United Nations Guyana

United Nations Guyana The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 after the Second World War. It is made up of 193 Member States. Guyana joined the UN in 1966.

In Guyana, the United Nations System works with a range of partners to deliver the UN Caribbean Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework (MSDCF) 2022-2026. The work of UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes active in Guyana (the UN Country Team) is guided by four pillars:
1. Economic resilience and shared prosperity;
2. Equality, well-being, and leaving no one behind;
3. Resilience to climat

e change and shocks, and sustainable natural resource management; and
4. Peace, safety, justice, and rule of law. Across the four pillars, the UN works with national institutions and stakeholders to leave no one behind and promote gender equality. The UN Country Team works together to ensure the delivery of tangible results in support of Guyana’s development agenda. Guyana published its Voluntary National Review of progress against the SDGs in 2019. The country has an SDG Global rank of 104 out of 156.

Children, teachers, development partners and UN staff came together for an inclusive chess competition. ♟️UN Guyana, in ...
27/08/2026

Children, teachers, development partners and UN staff came together for an inclusive chess competition. ♟️

UN Guyana, in collaboration with the Deaf Association of Guyana & the Guyana Chess Federation, hosted the event, using sport to bring people together.

The event gave participants an opportunity to engage in friendly competition while promoting greater awareness of disability inclusion, challenging stereotypes and encouraging dialogue and networking among students, teachers, and development partners.

24/08/2026

🎥"Together, we can turn opportunities into investment, and investment into resilient and inclusive prosperity for SIDS."

At the opening of the 2026 SIDS Global Business Network Forum and Island Investment Forum, UN Under-Secretary-General Rabab Fatima delivered a powerful message on the need to mobilize greater investment and stronger partnerships for Small Island Developing States.

She highlighted the innovation and potential that exist across SIDS in areas such as renewable energy, sustainable tourism, digital services and ocean-based industries, while calling for greater support to help businesses become investment-ready and connect with global markets.

The message also welcomed the launch of the Island Investment Forum as a practical mechanism to help move promising projects toward financing and create lasting investment opportunities across island economies.

📺 Watch the full message and be part of the conversation on building resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth for SIDS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqXAs2p-L58

📷: Early draft version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.In December 1948, the UN General Assembly gathered i...
19/08/2026

📷: Early draft version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

In December 1948, the UN General Assembly gathered in Paris and adopted this landmark document.

Since then, its principles have been key in helping guide humanity toward a world of greater freedom, equality and justice for all.

12/08/2026

🌍 Happy International Youth Day!

In his message for International Youth Day 2026, ASG for Youth Affairs and Head of the UN Youth Office, Felipe Paullier, highlights a powerful reality: young people are not waiting for change to happen — they are already leading it.

This year, we're spotlighting the importance of future-ready skills. Alongside digital literacy and AI skills, qualities like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, empathy and resilience will be essential to shaping a more inclusive and human-centered future.

Watch Felipe's message and join us in celebrating the leadership, ideas and potential of young people everywhere.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/youthaffairs/en/future-ready-skills

04/08/2026

New VACANCY: Contractor to Assemble Modular Units for establishment of a Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in Port Kaituma in Administrative Regions 1 (Barima-Waini) and Bartica in Administrative Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) in Guyana, under the Canada funded EQUAL in Guyana

Deadline: 5 August, 2026 @ 23:59hrs (GMT-4)

Submit bids here - https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/308259

Under this project, UNFPA is seeking interested and qualified firms for the RFQ-Assembly of Modular Units to establish facilities to serve as Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in Port Kaituma in Administrative Regions 1 (Barima-Waini) and Bartica in Administrative Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) in Guyana, under the Canada funded EQUAL SRHR Project.

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Strong partnerships. Meaningful results.The 2025 UN 🇬🇾 Annual Results Report highlights how the UN system, working with ...
03/08/2026

Strong partnerships. Meaningful results.

The 2025 UN 🇬🇾 Annual Results Report highlights how the UN system, working with the Government of Guyana and national partners, delivered results for people and communities across the country during 2025.

These include fostering inclusive economic growth, improving well-being, promoting environmental stewardship, and strengthening access to justice and public services.

🔗: bit.ly/4fKKFkd

Today, we remember the acts of resistance and the calls for justice that paved the way for Emancipation.As we honor that...
01/08/2026

Today, we remember the acts of resistance and the calls for justice that paved the way for Emancipation.

As we honor that legacy, we remain committed to building a future rooted in dignity, justice, and opportunity for all.

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Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
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