08 February 2010
Bonn, Germany: As of 8 February, two UNV volunteers in Haiti at the time of the earthquake remain unaccounted for. All 14 Haitian nationals on leave in the country have now been accounted for. Read
More about: Emergency relief
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27 January 2010
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
Almost all UNV volunteers accounted for
19 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: UNV has determined the location and status of almost all UNV volunteers serving in Haiti at the time of the 12 January earthquake. Of the 222 people serving at the time, a total of 220 have been accounted for. Read
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19 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: The family of two former UNV volunteers has been hit by tragedy following the Haiti earthquake. New Zealand media report that Emmanuel Rejouis, who had volunteered with UNV in Africa and Asia, died along with two of his young daughters. Read
More about: Emergency relief
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18 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: UNV has fully accounted for 203 of the 222 UNV volunteers serving in Haiti at the time of the 12 January earthquake and continues to seek confirmation on the status of the others. Read
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16 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is deeply saddened by the death of UNV volunteer Ms. Nivah Odwori, 36, of Kenya who died in the Haiti earthquake. Ms. Odwori was among the UNV volunteers whose details could not be confirmed after the earthquake struck. Read
More about: Emergency relief Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Kenya
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14 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: UNV is working around the clock to locate UNV volunteers in Haiti and arrange necessary evacuations.
At the time of Tuesday's earthquake, a total of 222 UNV volunteers were stationed in Haiti. As of 16.00 GMT on 14 January 2010, there were 151 UNV volunteers fully accounted for, while UNV was seeking confirmation on the other 71. Read
At the time of Tuesday's earthquake, a total of 222 UNV volunteers were stationed in Haiti. As of 16.00 GMT on 14 January 2010, there were 151 UNV volunteers fully accounted for, while UNV was seeking confirmation on the other 71. Read
More about: Emergency relief
Other languages: en español en français
13 January 2010
Bonn, Germany: Haiti has suffered a force 7.0 earthquake and a series of aftershocks resulting in widespread damage, including to the United Nations compound. Communications have been interrupted.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is urgently seeking information about the health and safety of our 220 UNV volunteers currently stationed in Haiti. Read
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is urgently seeking information about the health and safety of our 220 UNV volunteers currently stationed in Haiti. Read
More about: Emergency relief
Other languages: en español en français
05 March 2009
Miragoane, Haiti: "Water is a very serious problem here in Haiti," says UNV volunteer Civil Affairs Officer Alexandra Simpson, "and it is one that especially touches the lives of women." Many women walk for hours to collect water but Ms. Simpson is helping to ease the burden. Read
The women keeping ONUCI on the road
03 March 2009
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: You might assume that the Transport Section at a United Nations peacekeeping mission would be an exclusively male domain. But UNV volunteers in Côte d'Ivoire are breaking gender barriers. Read
More about: Gender Peace & conflict resolution
Countries: Côte d'Ivoire Sierra Leone
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