BONN: On 8 April 1993, Atsuhito Nakata,  was assassinated in the course of his duties as a UNV District Electoral Supervisor with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia. Shortly after Atsuhito's death, his father, Mr. Takehito Nakata decided to follow his son's example in promoting human rights and the UN's vital work for the international community. Read

Bonn, Germany: The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) has received a donation of US$100,000 from its Honorary Ambassador, Mr. Takehito Nakata of Japan, for its work in the area of human security. Read