19 August 2011
Bonn, Germany: Whenever our televisions show distressing scenes of war, famine or disaster, inevitably we ask ourselves: “What can we do to help?” It’s the kind of question that makes us human, and many people do go the extra mile and act. Chances are that these men and women make change happen through their own free will, and without expectation of reward. Chances are that these people are volunteers. Read
Countries: Somalia
Other languages: en français en español
18 August 2011
Bonn, Germany: When the Libya crisis broke on 16 February 2011, Estella Reed, recruitment professional from the UK, wanted to contribute her time and knowledge to raise awareness of what was going on inside the country. “I have been following the crisis in Libya and was saddened by the suffering that I have seen,” she says. Read
More about: Online volunteering
Other languages: en español en français
12 August 2011
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: Two UN Volunteers who had been stationed in Liberia came to help the people of Côte d’Ivoire. Dr. Mahesh Babu Pullukollu and nurse Florence Najula Ojwang had never been in a situation like this before.
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Countries: Côte d'Ivoire Liberia
Other languages: en français
08 July 2011
Dili, Timor-Leste: Last week, the UNV Field Unit welcomed its 20 newest members who reported for their assignments as UNV Electoral Officers and Advisors in the country’s 2012 national elections.
These fast approaching 2012 elections are a vast undertaking, requiring a great deal of preparation, much of which needs to be done well in advance. The newly arrived UN Volunteers will be supporting the electoral process. Read
Accessible voting at selected polling centres
These fast approaching 2012 elections are a vast undertaking, requiring a great deal of preparation, much of which needs to be done well in advance. The newly arrived UN Volunteers will be supporting the electoral process. Read
20 June 2011
Oecusse, Timor-Leste: During my six-month stay in Oecusse, Timor-Leste, I travelled to conduct assessment surveys of proposed new polling centres. Due to the frequent rain, most of the polling centres can be reached only by crossing a number of rivers. This is one of the most challenging aspects of my work - the slippery and winding roads and river beds make it dangerous and difficult to drive during rainy season. Read
Mission closure a unique, poignant experience for UN Volunteer
29 April 2011
Abeche, Chad: German Robles Osuna (Mexico) shares his impressions of the closure of the United Nations Mission in Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) in Abeche, Chad. Read
Countries: Central African Republic
Other languages: en français
29 April 2011
Abeche, Chad: On 30 April 2011, MINURCAT’s Liquidation Phase, begun in January 2011, will end, and its team of national and international staff, which includes 50 UN Volunteers, will be disbanded. Read
Countries: Central African Republic Chad
Other languages: en español en français
18 February 2011
Juba, Sudan: The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme fielded 213 UN Volunteers with the United Nations Integrated Referendum and Electoral Division (UNIRED), through which the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and UNDP provided assistance with the procurement of ballots and registration kits, voter registration campaigns, logistics, and technical support. Read
More about: Governance
Countries: Sudan
03 February 2011
Juba, Sudan: The new Deputy Chief of the UNV Peace Division, Moraig Henderson, recently paid a visit to Juba to congratulate UN Volunteers for their support to the Southern Sudan self-determination referendum, a key milestone of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
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More about: Governance
Countries: Sudan
07 January 2011
Khartoum and Juba, Sudan: Currently, 214 UN Volunteers from 70 countries are deployed throughout Sudan to directly support the Southern Sudan Referendum. The referendum scheduled for 9 January 2011 gives Southern Sudanese the opportunity to choose between unity with the north or secession. Read
More about: Electoral assistance
Countries: Sudan




