UN Asst Secretary General for Youth Affairs to visit Guyana

Last Updated on Saturday, 22 March 2025, 21:12 by Writer

United Nations Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, will undertake an official visit to Guyana from March 23 to 25, 2025, the UN Office in Guyana announced on Saturday.

The visit aims to explore opportunities and challenges that youths 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, according to the UN statement.

During his visit to Georgetown, the ASG is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several key government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd; the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson; the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud.

In addition to 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 youths, 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.