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About the UNIC

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) for the Caribbean Area is a field office of the UN Department of Global Communications. Since 1962, we have been delivering information to Caribbean audiences about the global activities of the United Nations.


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Three women leaders from the UN System in the Caribbean come together to honour the theme of International Women's Day 2025 – "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."

 
António Guterres

Caribbean nations may be small in size – but you are taking on the largest challenges of our age.    

António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
 

Featured Articles

Showing up on the streets – IWD Activism in Trinidad and Tobago

Over the past 40 years, civil society organisations in Trinidad and Tobago have coordinated a march and rally through the streets of the capital, Port of Spain, to mark International Women’s Day (IWD).  More

Understanding the legacy of slavery: United Nations commemorations as communications tools for promoting and protecting human rights

United Nations International Days, Weeks, Years and Decades communicate about, foster deeper understanding, and encourage action on key issues affecting the individuals and communities we serve. More

 

The Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean

The United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UN MSDCF) is the business plan for UN agencies, funds and programmes in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean for the period January 2022 to December 2026. The MSDCF supports the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the SAMOA Pathway and other international development aspirations, and the national development plans of the individual countries in this sub-region, as well as the adherence to global human rights standards through ratification and implementation of international human rights agreements.

 

Our Regional Portal

 

See how the UN works in the Caribbean to advance the region’s development vision.  Learn more.

Individuals

ActNow is the UN campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability. Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By changing our habits and making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we can tackle the climate emergency and build a more sustainable world.

SDG Photo Exhibit

 

Click here to view our SDG Photo Exhibit. On displays are photos and art centred around the 17 SDGs.

Featured Video

#BuildBackBetterCaribbean

The #BuildBackBetterCaribbean podcast is produced and presented by the United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean Area. Click here

Through the Years: United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean Area — Memory Project

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean Area (UNIC), our team is taking a trip down memory lane and inviting you to come along! More

GOAL OF THE MONTH

Every month, our editorial content focuses on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting its role and how it is intrinsic to advancing the entire 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Read the edition of Goal of the Month editorial here.

 

Take Action

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Learn more and take action.

 

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