Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: UNV and MONUSCO organized a race of Tshukudus through the streets of Goma (DRC) to celebrate peace and solidarity. Tshukudus are modified bicycle cargo carriers unique and essential to the area's economy. Read

Dili, Timor-Leste: In Timor-Leste, United Nations Day celebrations took place with the re-inauguration of the Peace Memorial in the International People’s Park on Dili's waterfront. The Park re-opened with a refurbished Peace Memorial after months of extensive repairs. Read

Port-au-Prince, Haiti: One of the most exciting things about being a UN Volunteer is having the chance to work across diverse activities which aim to help the Haitian people in a variety of ways. Being the focal point for ten separate Community Violence Reduction events to mark International Day of Peace on 21 September gave me exactly such an opportunity. Read

Mapel, South Sudan: After reintegration counselling and training women who are former ex-combatants or were associated with armed groups now operate successful restaurants in South Sudan. Read

Wau, South Sudan: For a UN Volunteer accumulating data on people's integration for UNDP's Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration program in South Sudan, success stories are the best part of the job. Read