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Timor-Leste - Related documents
Hemalingam Naidu, Malaysia, Movcon Assistant, UNMIT
04 June 2008
UNV volunteer Hemalingam Naidu from Malaysia (in yellow jacket, 1st on left), with the Bangladesh Formed Police Unit after a rapid deployment exercise in Timor-Leste. (UNMIT/UNV)
Baucau, Timor-Leste: I ensure that every movement in and out of my duty station follows UNMIT's rules and regulations. I get things moving. Read
Countries:  Malaysia
Victor Chukwuma Chinweze, Nigeria, Telephone Technician, UNMIT
03 June 2008
UNV volunteer Victor Chukwuma Chinweze establishing communications for UNMIT (UNMIT/UNV)
Dili, Timor-Leste: I operate and maintain the Mission’s communications infrastructure... That means I keep people in touch.

UNMIT's Integrated Mission Support Services are as advanced as they are vibrant and I contribute in no small measure towards meeting UNMIT’s communications needs. This is ensured by a continuous and systematic approach and responding to daily demands and requirements, often meeting tight and difficult deadlines. Read
Countries:  Nigeria
Mirko Daniel Fernandez, Canada, Forensic Anthropologist, UNMIT
03 June 2008
UNV volunteer Mirko Daniel Fernandez from Canada, Forensic Anthropologist for UNMIT in Timor-Leste, examines human remains to establish the identity of the victim. (UNMIT/UNV)
Dili, Timor-Leste: I put names to the dead and help see that justice is done.

As a result of my mentorship, the forensic officer I helped will become one of the country's most knowledgeable forensic experts. Read
Countries:  Canada
Timorese president lauds UN Volunteers for election support
20 July 2007
The President of Timor-Leste has congratulated the more than 250 United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) from 70 countries who supported the country’s elections this year. Read
Role of UN Volunteers was crucial to the success of the elections in Timor-Leste, said President José Ramos-Horta
20 July 2007
The President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, has congratulated the more than 250 United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) ... Read
Asia’s newest state harbors long-term volunteers
09 July 2007
Dili, Timor-Leste: The UNV programme in Timor-Leste recently launched a National UNV volunteer scheme to promote citizens' participation in the governance process. Thirteen Timorese volunteers were initially recruited to work as civic education officers. Read
More about: Education  Governance
The sweet taste of success
06 July 2007
Euclides Monteiro describes the challenges he faced and the rewards he received while working on an assignment in Timor-Leste. Read
UNV volunteers deliver the votes in Timor-Leste
09 May 2007
Roadblock to democracy?  A fallen tree was one of the logistical challenges facing UNV volunteers distributing ballot papers in Covalima district. (Photo: Sirajuddin Kakar)
Dili, Timor-Leste: In the weeks since the first round of presidential voting in Timor-Leste, UNV volunteers have been focusing on using lessons learnt to improve the electoral process.  Read
UNV volunteers prepare for further polling in Timor-Leste
12 April 2007
Voters queue in Cavo-Lima (UN Volunteers Photo)
Dili, Timor-Leste: As voters in Timor-Leste prepare for a second round of voting in the presidential elections, UNV volunteers are contemplating a new set of challenges but also a job well done.  Read
Bullets and the ballot box
26 February 2007
During moments of tension, UNV volunteers rely on staff such as UNV Support Officer Ms Remedios Vestil-Mondigo (pictured) to keep them on track. (Albert Kofi Arhin/UNV)
Dili, Timor-Leste: In the face of occasional violence, UNV volunteers are delivering much-needed development support to the people of Timor-Leste. UNV Support Officer Ms Remedios Vestil-Mondigo deals regularly with security threats like stone-throwing incidents on the road from the international airport, to which she travels twice or three times a day to greet incoming UNV volunteers. Read

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