UNICEF Courtesy Call with Chief of Gender Support Office and DYCA

Colonia, Yap – On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) paid a courtesy call to Ms. Rozeanne Gumtin, Chief officer of the Gender Support Office and the Department of Youth and Civics Affairs(DYCA).

In attendance at this meeting was Ms. Sylvia Elias, representing UNICEF and serving as a Child Protection Specialist. Accompanying her was Mr. Junior Haleyalbug from the Division of Public Health at the Department of Health Services.

The primary focus of the meeting was UNICEF’s overarching objective to extend its reach to every state within the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The aim is to collaborate with the state government to prevent and respond effectively to any form of abuse of children. To facilitate this mission, UNICEF has engaged with the Yap State DYCA Gender Support Office, seeking a partnership where UNICEF can assist by identifying potential funding sources or sponsors for planned programs, conventions, and other initiatives.

For additional information, please contact Ms.Sylvia Elias from UNICEF North Pacific at (691) 320- 1789, or the Gender Support Office at (691) 350- 5973, or DYCA at (691) 350 - 2168.