Guyana Humanitarian Emergency

Country Population:
Level of crisis
Guyana is receiving increasing numbers of refugees and migrants from Venezuela, who undertake dangerous journeys across the Atlantic Ocean and the waterways which mark the porous borders between the two countries. Refugees and migrants face increased protection risks, including gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. They also face obstacles in accessing basic health information, including information on family planning and prenatal care, and often lack knowledge of available health services. UNFPA’s support to Guyana, in responding to the Venezuelan migrant and refugee situation, includes provision of family planning services and information, maternal and newborn care, distribution of dignity kits as well as GBV prevention and response services.
Total people in need
Women of reproductive age
Pregnant women
Young people
Total people reached with all types of GBV services
Number of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49) reached with SRH services
Number of people reached with SRH/GBV information and awareness activities
Number of people reached with personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies
Dignity Kits distributed
Number of health facilities that provide specialized GBV services (including Clinical Management of Rape), supported by UNFPA
Youth facilitators and volunteers trained on sexual and reproductive health
Personnel trained on clinical management of rape