Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire: UNV has organized a girls’ education project, teaching illiterate girls working at the Yamoussoukro market, basic writing, reading and math skills. Read

Bonn, Germany: As the United Nations commemorates the third International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May, paying tribute to those who serve in peacekeeping operations, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) are also being honoured for their dedication and courage in helping improve the lives of millions of people in war-torn and post-conflict countries across the globe. Read

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: Seventeen long-term electoral observers recruited by the Bonn-based United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) arrived today in Ivory Coast's economic capital Abidjan where they joined 14 colleagues to assist institutions and communities prepare the West African country's legislative elections on 10 December. Read

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: The first of 140 electoral observers recruited by the Bonn-based United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) arrived in Ivory Coast at the weekend to assist institutions and communities prepare the West African country's upcoming presidential, parliamentary and municipal elections. Read