Barbados

8 March 2024 - Bridgetown, Barbados – Students at Barbados’ only public all-girls secondary institution, showcased their commitment to their rights and the empowerment of their peers during a special session held with UNICEF Eastern Caribbean on International Women's Day. The session, aimed at broadening the adolescents’ understanding of women’s…

Bridgetown, Barbados - April 23, 2024 - Student leaders in Barbados have a powerful platform to advocate for their peers. Elections last Friday solidified the formation of a National Student Council, granting students a direct voice with policymakers, school administrators, and the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (…, Students at the table: Shaping Education Policy, McConney stressed that the inclusion of young people goes beyond symbolism as representatives from the council will hold seats on key committees, influencing areas like school safety, data privacy, and even the design of modern classrooms. "We are walking our talk," Minister McConney emphasized, highlighting the importance of student agency and…, Minister underscores importance of partnership, McConney implored the incoming council to see their role as more of a partnership with education stakeholders and less of an adversarial relationship. The Minister stressed the importance of open communication and working together, particularly in efforts to revamp the curriculum, which she said would involve direct student engagement alongside…, New President to champion inclusiveness, Newly elected President Best expressed commitment to ensuring all students have a voice, not just the most outspoken. She also seeks to dismantle ingrained gender stereotypes that limit student potential. New BNSC President Diarra Best New BNSC President Diarra Best receiving her official token from outgoing president Renee Holford Why as a young…

18 December 2023, Bridgetown - One hundred and fifty girls at the Graydon Sealy Secondary School in Barbados will receive key sanitary products from the United Nations’ Office for the Eastern Caribbean in the form of ‘dignity boxes.’ Each box contains toilet paper, soap, sanitary napkins and deodorant, as well as various non-perishable food items…

18 December 2023, Bridgetown.  One hundred and fifty girls at the Graydon Sealy Secondary School in Barbados will receive key sanitary products from the United Nations’ Office for the Eastern Caribbean in the form of ‘dignity boxes.’ Each box contains toilet paper, soap, sanitary napkins and deodorant, as well as various non-perishable food items…

Declaration on Behalf of Children of Barbados for World Children's Day, We, the young minds of Barbados, gather in the wake of the Barbados Youth Climate Action Summit to echo our dreams, concerns, and aspirations for a future that shines brighter and is more just. Today, in celebration of the inherent rights and boundless potential within every child, we pledge our unwavering commitment to cultivating a Barbados that…, Call-to-action, 1. Increase youth engagement on environmental issues through the Ministry of Environment, National Beautification, Blue and Green Economy, expanding initiatives across schools and communities. 2. Enhance education and awareness on environmental issues, enforcing legislation to underscore the role and importance of sustainable development in our…

20 November 2023, Bridgetown, Barbados Over 300 young people took to the streets of Bridgetown on World Children's Day calling for urgent action from leaders on climate change.  The symbolic walk through Barbados' capital city concluded with a rally at Golden Square Freedom Park.  Children carried placards calling for more green spaces, greater…

What is your name and how old are you? I’m Layla and I’m 11 years old  Where do you live? Christ Church, Barbados  What are your favourite things to do? Drawing, listening to music and playing with my pets.  What comes to mind when you hear the words “climate change”? I understand that when pollution and the earth both mix together with the…

The prevalence of violence against women and girls and the impact of teenage pregnancy on access to education for girls remain key focus areas for UNICEF in the Eastern Caribbean. These were among the main issues raised during a special event at the United Nations House Barbados to observe International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “Our…

Whether it’s competing at the highest levels of domestic cricket in Barbados, building his first computer at age 13 or launching his tech business at 16, Micaiah Bartlett gives it his all.   The 18-year-old founder and CEO of computer assembly and retail company Bartlett Tech played cricket seven days a week during his adolescent years.   In 2019…

Bridgetown, Barbados, 4 August 2023, The Ministry of Health and Wellness, Barbados, through support from USAID and UNICEF has collaborated with ten-time calypso monarch - Barbados' Cultural Ambassador Dr. The Honourable Stedson Wiltshire (RPB) to promote their implementation of Infection, Prevention and Control campaign. The campaign engages calypso tent managers, deejays, media…

Student Council leaders in Barbados are learning and growing as they prepare to lead at the highest levels on behalf of their peers. Supported by the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training and UNICEF, student leaders from secondary schools around the island met at the Erdiston Teachers Training College for a leadership…

Bridgetown, Barbados 20-April-2023  Sixteen-year-old Renee Holford is determined to represent the interests of children and adolescents at the highest levels in Barbados.  The Christ Foundation sixth-former was elected the country’s first ever National Student Council president in April during the ‘Presidents’ Symposium’ at the Hilton Barbados…