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[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

How can we build a more peaceful #Caribbean? 🌎 🕊️

🎙️ Dylan Kerrigan, Peace & Development Officer at @UN_TandT weighs in for the latest episode of UNIC's Five Years Forward podcast, "Working on a Culture of Peace".

▶️ Full ep: https://t.co/E1Bo09pzC3

#5YearsFor #GlobalGoals

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Food security starts with the people who bring food to our tables! 👩‍🌾

Supporting local farmers, fishers and food producers can help the #Caribbean withstand external shocks and build a more resilient future.

🏁 #5YearsFor the #GlobalGoals!

🔗 Act Now: https://t.co/oIjVKUEQaU

[WFP Caribbean @wfp_Caribbean]

🌿 Through courage, culture, and innovation, Cynthia's story highlights what's possible when Indigenous communities have the opportunities and support to build sustainable livelihoods.

Read more: https://t.co/zJmJCunBMk

[UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean @UNFPACaribbean]

🚨@unfpacaribbean is proud to support the #HireAbility Campaign, launching August 27, 2026 across the Caribbean!

We are fully committed to advancing #disability inclusion and creating accessible, equitable workplaces across all our work.

🔗https://t.co/594gIknXwI

@CaribbeanUN

[UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica @UNDPJamaica]

♻️Fallen Trees are now picnic tables
♻️Zinc & metal, 🗑️bins

✅⬆️This is how Hurricane Melissa trash has become treasure, supported by #UNDP & @CaricomDevFund.

♻️Guided by @360ReCycleJa, Petersfield is proof that debris removal rooted in the circular econ is viable & powerful.

[UNICEF Jamaica @UNICEFJamaica]

Every child deserves safe water, a healthy environment & protection from preventable diseases.

Through the #BuildingABetterJamaica 2.0 Fund, UNICEF & @NCBFoundation handed over approx J$49.6M in vector control & water purification equipment to @themohwgovjm.

#HurricaneMelissa

[UNICEF Jamaica @UNICEFJamaica]

Supported by the @UNJamaica Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) & implemented through @FoodForThePoorJ, this partnership is helping to protect children's health, strengthen public health systems & build resilience in the face of future emergencies.

#DisasterRecovery

[ILO Caribbean @ILOCaribbean]

Women in southern Belize are building businesses in tourism, agriculture, food processing & crafts. A new assessment under the EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project asked what it would take for that work to grow. Findings are now being validated with partners.
@eu_eeas @unitednationsbz

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

🚧 UNOPS and @CanHCBarbados have launched RIISE, a new regional mechanism to accelerate resilient infrastructure across the Caribbean. 🇩🇲 🇬🇩 🇱🇨 🇻🇨 It will initially support Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. #RIISE #Caribbean #ClimateResilience

[Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳 @JointSDGFund]

🇯🇲 Jamaica’s digital future begins in the classroom.

In a new blog, UN Resident Coordinator @DennisZulu_ shares how digital transformation is strengthening learning, supporting teachers & helping Jamaica build a more resilient education system.

🔗 https://t.co/q9Q5pML1k1

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Poverty should never determine someone’s future.

In the #Caribbean, the UN is working with governments & partners to strengthen social protection & help communities build resilience.

With #5YearsFor the #GlobalGoals, every action matters!

#ActNow 👉 https://t.co/6XI1aUNhGH

[United Nations @UN]

Clean water is a right, not a privilege.

Yet billions lack access to safe drinking water & sanitation — and the climate emergency is making things worse.

See how we can achieve clean water & sanitation for all: https://t.co/aWRZ2NGvQU

#WorldWaterWeek

[United Nations @UN]

Happy birthday to UN Messenger of Peace Paulo Coelho!

Thank you for your tireless work to help combat poverty, promote intercultural dialogue and achieve the #GlobalGoals for a better future for all. https://t.co/7AlupkEn0o

[United Nations @UN]

Children are protected under international law.

Yet conflicts, climate change and other crises violate their rights every day, stealing their childhoods and putting their futures at risk.

@UNICEF stresses that protecting children’s rights is everyone’s responsibility.

[United Nations @UN]

Deepening our understanding of major historical events can help foster greater respect and tolerance.

Sunday’s #RememberSlavery Day is an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest chapters in human history and learn from it.

More from @UNESCO: https://t.co/bs09cMJPvx

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

🌴 The #SIDSGBNForum2026 has officially opened in Malé, Maldives, bringing together government leaders, including President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu), FM @IruthishamAdam, investors, businesses and development partners to advance sustainable investment and partnerships for Small Island Developing States.
key areas:
✅ Launch of the Island Investment Forum
✅Focus on finance, innovation, MSMEs & resilience
✅Turning #ABAS commitments into action

Read the full press release: https://t.co/Kzz5Nu6tl5

#SIDSGBNForum #StayTuned #SIDSPartnerships #IIF

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

Just hours to go until the opening of the SIDS Global Business Network Forum 2026 & Island Investment Forum in the Maldives! 🇲🇻
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the final preparations as teams work around the clock to ensure everything is ready for three days of dialogue, partnerships, and investment opportunities under the theme:
"Innovative and Inclusive Partnerships for a Sustainable and Resilient Future."
Stay tuned as we bring you highlights, insights, and moments from the Forum.
#SIDSGBNForum #StayTuned #SIDSPartnerships #IIF
Learn more: https://t.co/UfyWeDgSfI

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing.

[United Nations @UN]

Targeting people because of their religion or beliefs is a grave violation of human rights.

Saturday is the International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. https://t.co/QQV482dgSF

#StandUp4HumanRights

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Beneath our oceans, seas, rivers, & lakes, one can find relics from centuries of voyages, & shared histories.

On the first International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage, discover why protecting
#UnderwaterHeritage matters for generations to come.

🔗https://t.co/heSLS3Qapj

[UNICEF Eastern Caribbean @UNICEFECA]

Nine OECS countries and territories. One shared commitment to every child. The OECS Regional Child Policy 2026–2032 sets a regional framework for action on children’s rights and wellbeing.

Learn more: https://t.co/lcu4LG7nR7

[United Nations Caribbean @CaribbeanUN]

Today, we honour the victims and survivors of terrorism, amplify their voices, and reaffirm our commitment to their dignity and rights.

“Remembrance is a pathway to recovery and renewal.” — UN chief @antonioguterres on this year’s observance theme, Healing through Memory.