Chiquimula, Guatemala: Volunteer members of youth and national networks are promoting dialogue with political candidates on human development, as one of the key activities for the months leading up to the elections to be held in September this year. Read

Kiev, Ukraine: In August 2010 the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) received the 2010 Monaco Charity Award from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).  Every year the UEFA gives this award to a deserving organization that is mobilizing the power of sport to achieve positive change. Read

Dili, Timor-Leste: Last week, the UNV Field Unit welcomed its 20 newest members who reported for their assignments as UNV Electoral Officers and Advisors in the country’s 2012 national elections.

These fast approaching 2012 elections are a vast undertaking, requiring a  great deal of preparation, much of which needs to be done well in  advance. The newly arrived UN Volunteers will be supporting the  electoral process. Read

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: On Saturday, 25 June, the results of the first national photo contest 'People of Good Will' in Tajikistan were announced.  The award ceremony took place during the opening of the photo-exhibition in Dushanbe at Bactria Cultural Center. Read

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Hundreds of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina got together to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th. United Nations agencies, ministries, municipalities, towns, schools and NGOs around the country organized clean-ups, exhibitions and cultural events. Read

Kiev, Ukraine: On 31 May 2011, at a press conference in Kiev, UNV, UNDP and the Ministry of Family, Youth and Sport of the Government of Ukraine jointly launched 'Active Youth Tested Recipes', a handbook of best practices for youth and organizations working with youth, and a national Youth Portal to support networking among Ukraine’s youth organizations. Read

Bonn, Germany: Forest conservation and natural resource management become more sustainable when there is ownership at the community level. Read

Ndjamena, Chad: Since assisting in Chad's presidential elections in April 2011, 21 UNV Electoral Agents have been supporting local branches of Chad’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in organizing the country’s first municipal elections which will be held later this year. Read

In marking World Migratory Bird Day 2011, 14-15 May, Flavia Pansieri, UNV Executive Coordinator, notes the critical role volunteers play participating and engaging others in the environmental movement. Read

Abeche, Chad: On 30 April 2011, MINURCAT’s Liquidation Phase, begun in January 2011, will end, and its team of national and international staff, which includes 50 UN Volunteers, will be disbanded. Read