Chennai, India: The UN's International Literacy Day falls on 8 September. UNV is helping to improve literacy around the world, for example by supporting The Times of India newspaper's ambitious 'Teach India' campaign. Here one of the national UNV volunteers working on the project gives an insight into his role. Read

Paris, France: A UNV volunteer has addressed delegates at a major international conference on how volunteerism has put gender issues into Kosovo's wider security debate. Read

Monrovia, Liberia: A leading UN official has commended UNV volunteers serving with the peacekeeping mission in Liberia. Plaques of appreciation and certificates were presented to reward consistent, reliable and active volunteering for peace and development. Read

Sana'a, Yemen: UNV and its partners encouraged volunteerism for young people in Yemen during celebrations on International Youth Day (IYD). Read

Beijing, China: Volunteers were honoured at the close of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and UNV volunteer Liu Hui received an award on their behalf. The post-Olympic potential of volunteerism for development was also recognized. Read