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Adolescent Pregnancy is not just a Health issue – UNFPA
UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean has embarked on a sexual and reproductive health information programme, to increase awareness about the health and development challenges posed by adolescent pregnancy, and provoke action to address the problem in the region. Through the public education programme, UNFPA has sought to highlight elements of the Integrated Strategic Framework for the Reduction of…
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Youth Environment activist meets CARICOM SG
Special Envoy for the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) Mr. Stefan Knights Special Envoy for the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) Mr. Stefan Knights met CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at COP 21 in Paris, France, Thursday. CYEN, which is active in 18 territories across the Caribbean, is seeking closer engagement on environmental matters with relevant Caribbean Community institutions, including…
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United Nations Security Council adopts ground-breaking resolution on Youth, Peace and Security
New York – The United Nations Security Council has today adopted a ground-breaking resolution on Youth, Peace and Security which recognizes that “young people play an important and positive role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security”. This historic acknowledgement of the critical role of young people’s role in supporting durable peace will bolster the work of…
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Most Remarkable Teen Awardees challenged to encourage development of at-risk youth
Twenty-five outstanding teens in the St. Kitts and Nevis were encouraged to identify and work along with at-risk youth to assist them in overcoming challenges. The challenge was thrown out by Michael Perkins, Senator and Acting Speaker of the Federal Parliament at the 25 Most Remarkable Teens (MRT) Awards at a special sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 12. The Senator also…
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CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Weigh in on their role in society
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors in the Federation have weighed in on their role in society, as well as youth issues in St. Kitts and Nevis in celebration of Youth Month 2015 which is observed in November under the theme “Give Youth a Voice and Inspire Greatness.” Kerissa Roberts, Youth Ambassador on behalf of other Youth Ambassadors, took the time out to…
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Youth Month 2015 Observed Under The Theme “give Youth A Voice, Inspire Greatness”
Youth Month 2015 is celebrated during November under the theme “Give Youth a Voice and Inspire Greatness.” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, the Honourable Shawn K. Richards, on Sunday, November 1, declared open the month of activities in celebration of youth in an address to the nation where he highlighted the many good…
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Local Youth Programs Guided by International Best Practices
The Department of Youth continues to ensure that opportunities to engage in regional and international conferences are seized as part of the process to positively develop young people. On Wednesday (October 28) during the radio programme “Working for You” Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Shawn Richards, noted that networking and strategic collaborations are key parts of the strategy for holistic development…
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CARICOM finalises Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP)
The CARICOM Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP) is currently being finalised by a Technical Working Group (TWG) which was convened on Wednesday 7 October, at the CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Guyana. CYDAP aims to support the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) by articulating a framework to facilitate greater access to and the quality and quantity of opportunities available to young people between the ages of ten…
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CRYC celebrated Caribbean Youth Day in Jamaica
It was a significant week for youths of the Caribbean as they celebrated Caribbean Youth Day 2015 under the theme “Refocus, Reinvest, Reinforce. Youth Integration for a Stronger and Sustainable Caribbean.” The Caribbean Regional Youth Council (CRYC) played a key role in these celebrations. The council partnered with the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) Youth…
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CEBO does follow up in St. Kitts and Nevis
The CARICOM Secretariat is currently implementing the “CARICOM/ SPAIN Citizen Support Security Project- Support for Youth Empowerment and Resilience” project, which includes the delivery of the Creativity for Employment and Business Opportunity (CEBO) follow up activities in 5 CEBO pilot Member States. The CEBO training forms part of a regional project developed by the CARICOM Secretariat, to engage, motivate and…
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