French Embassy, GOA and UNICEF Guyana ink partnership ahead of Paris 2024

Officials of the French Embassy, the GOA and UNICEF share a moment at the signing ceremony

On the note of shared values, he highlighted that the Games that are being organised will be sustainable games.

“This will be reflected in all the buildings that have been constructed in France. The first building of the Olympic village has recently been inaugurated and is at the very frontline in the use of sustainable development and the fight against climate change,” he explained.

Godfrey Munroe said he is elated to work with the French Embassy and UNICEF Guyana to promote the values of the Olympics to the younger generation.

“The three values of olympism are excellence, respect and friendship and I think it’s a new platform to inspire a new generation of persons, whether they are competitive athletes or recreational students and even the public, about the Olympic movement and what it represents.

Nicolas Pronsaid that UNICEF is pleased to join in the collaboration as all efforts lead to increased advocacy for child rights in Guyana.

“I am particularly pleased that many of the planned events and Olympic values also align with UNICEF’s values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability and sustainability,” Pron said.

“As we advance our efforts to promote child rights in Guyana, Article 2, 19 and 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child speak to the rights of children and young people having equal opportunity despite gender or abilities, playing sports, and practicing sports in a healthy and safe environment. So, I am very happy to be part of this partnership to ensure that children and youths in Guyana learn their rights, even in the sports arena,” he said.

A media launch of the series of events is expected to be announced soon.

100 years after first hosting the modern Olympics, Paris will host the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with the Paralympic games set for August 28 to September 8, 2024.