New York, United States: In June 2011, UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri spoke on the occasion of the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) Briefing to NGOs in New York. She focused on youth, a significant resource for volunteering: "Youth are not the problem, they are part of the solution". Read

New York, United States: UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri attended the UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board in June 2011 in New York. She emphasized the need to acknowledge volunteerism in various ways, "in particular not as an afterthought, but as an intentional component of programmes designed to promote national ownership and the development of national capacities". 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

Bonn, Germany: During a recent visit to UNV headquarters in Bonn, Rebeca Grynspan, the UNDP Associate Administrator, said she was inspired by the impact of volunteerism and the contribution made by volunteers, and pledged to take time to meet with UN Volunteers and visit UNV supported projects during her field visits. Read

Bonn, Germany: On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, UNV marks the establishment of the UN WOMEN organization and recognizes women's contribution to global peace and development agenda through volunteering.  Read

La Paz, Bolivia: The Chief of the Development Division of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, Ghulam Isaczai visited Bolivia last week to learn about the achievements and progress made by UNV and its partners towards human development. Read

Bonn, Germany: The United Nations General Assembly designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. As ever, voluntary action will be key to achieving its goals. Read

Bonn, Germany: "Developing countries look for support at a higher level than in the past, and that leaves areas of community engagement where UNV could step up." Read

Bonn, Germany: UNV staff took ‘Volunteering for our Planet’ to the public, marking the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The volunteers collected more than 500 signatures calling for climate action. Read

Torit and Yei, Sudan: I define myself as an active example of willingness to cooperate and help others and, when deemed necessary, to change the world to make it a better place to live in. Now, as a UNV volunteer with the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) I have been given a great opportunity to be part of a team. Read