Finding the link between poverty and the loss of biodiversity is simple: the small producers inhabiting rural Nicaragua need firewood to survive, and have no other option than to find it in the forest. Read

Women continue to face insecurity occasioned by rape, domestic violence and other forms of physical abuse. Very few cases are properly prosecuted... This leads to impunity and perpetrates a vicious cycle of violence against women. I am helping them to break out of it. Read

My collaboration with the organization, logistical coordination and supervision of UNIFEM's events provides me with the chance to actively promote and participate in the creation of debate areas, supporting social mobilization and strengthening the net, and to learn more about victimized women and the existing policies affecting Colombia. Read

What I do at the office complements and is complemented by what I learn every day out in the streets of Port of Spain. Since I arrived here I have tried to live this experience to the fullest by meeting people from across the entire spectrum of this society. Read

UNV and local NGO Prayas set up a special event to both mark the International Day of Peace and to get street children engaged in activities. UNV's Programme Support Officer with UNMIN in Nepal, Karma Loday, talks about what the day meant to him and to the children themselves. Read

I was approached by the Rotary Club of Princes Town to assist in a free medical outreach project at Williamsville, one of the remote areas in the south of the country. This 'camp' was assisted by one of the UNV volunteer doctors living near me. It was only the beginning... Read

I remember in my childhood days I perceived the UN as wearing hard hats, having guns and vehicles bearing the big 'UN' logo. So I didn't really know what was meant by the UN, until I met a national UNV volunteer, an engineer, in my country, India. Read

I provide advice on policies and legislations; conduct monitoring activities on economic, social and cultural rights, particularly the right to food; and facilitate training on the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) to programming, as well as my advocacy work. Read

In River Gee the prison facility is managed by volunteers. I always try to identify myself with them, to appreciate and recognize their contribution. I also caution them to always use their skills and time to bring positive change within their communities. Read

I am in the middle of the making of international politics... Working within the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General gives you a unique chance to contribute in the making of international affairs. Read