UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs to engage young people on issues affecting their future during official visit to Guyana
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, will undertake an official visit to Guyana from 23 March to 25 March.
The visit aims to explore opportunities and challenges that youth have in the country and the region, learn from best practices and innovations, and discuss how the UN Youth Office can effectively support and showcase the country's youth globally.
During his visit to Georgetown, the ASG is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several key government officials, including the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; the Honourable Charles Ramson, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport; the Honourable Priya Manickchand, Minister of Education; and the Honourable Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human Services and Social Security.
In addition to these high-level discussions, the ASG will meet with the UN Resident Coordinator, Heads of UN Agencies based in Guyana, and UN staff. He will also engage with the Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
A key highlight of the visit will be a Town Hall meeting with youth, organized by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator with support from UNDP Guyana. This event will provide an opportunity for young people to engage directly with the ASG on issues affecting their future.
The ASG’s itinerary also includes a site visit to the Guyana School of Agriculture to observe ongoing initiatives.
Accompanying the ASG is a Young Professional from his team.
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