80 years of the UN in Latin America and the Caribbean: Explore our impact through an interactive map

Since its founding, the United Nations has worked in Latin America and the Caribbean to promote sustainable development, equality, and improved quality of life for millions. To commemorate 80 years of presence in the region, the United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean (UNIC Caribbean) has led the creation of an interactive map that allows users to explore the UN's work in each country and territory.

The map provides detailed information on areas of action, the presence of agencies, funds, and programs, as well as success stories that demonstrate how the UN has helped transform communities. Users can navigate through different countries, access data by theme and time period, and watch videos highlighting the Organization's concrete achievements.

Over these eight decades, the UN has worked closely with governments, civil society, and local communities, building partnerships that have enabled sustainable results. Key achievements include reducing child mortality, expanding access to clean water, protecting the environment, and promoting gender equality. The map also highlights ongoing challenges, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration to reduce inequalities and foster inclusive development.

Additionally, the map allows users to explore each country's UN membership history and the presence of UN staff in each territory. For example:

• Barbados joined in 1966 and currently hosts 283 staff members.
• Jamaica joined in 1962, with 200 staff members.
• Trinidad and Tobago also joined in 1962, with 220 staff members.
• Belize joined on September 25, 1981, with 89 staff members.
• Guyana became a member on September 20, 1966, with 142 staff members.
• Other countries, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, joined in subsequent decades, each with a dedicated team supporting UN program implementation.

Today, approximately 900 national and international staff work across the 19 English- and Dutch-speaking countries and territories of the Caribbean region.

Explore the interactive map and discover how the UN has worked country by country in Latin America and the Caribbean, leaving a legacy of cooperation, development, and transformation that continues today and inspires us to build a better future.

Explore the interactive map by visiting https://lac80.unteamresults.org/