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Keeping a watchful eye
27 May 2009
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Emergency Assistance Programme coordinates targeted assistance such as this food distribution to mobile and vulnerable populations in Zimbabwe. (UNV)
Harare, Zimbabwe: To inform decision-making on how to assist people fleeing political violence after Zimbabwe’s 2008 elections, one UNV volunteer is helping to keep track of migrant populations. Read
More about: Emergency relief
Countries:  Zimbabwe
Bringing hope to Mindanao
06 May 2009
Zalave ‘Larry’ Dinas is a national UNV volunteer Water and Sanitation Officer assigned to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Cotabato, Mindanao. (UNV)
Mindanao, the Philippines: Filipino national UNV volunteers are playing a vital role in peace-building and promoting sustainable development in conflict areas of Mindanao. Read
More about: ICT  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Philippines
Passing on words of wisdom
22 April 2009
As well as bringing ethnic groups together, the book links the generations too. Many of the Remesha women are illiterate so their children got involved with writing the proverbs down and drawing illustrations. Reflecting that the traditional proverbs belong to Africa and not to a single ethnic group or nation, the book can also be read in four languages - Kirundi, Kiswahili, French and English. It can thus better diffuse Burundi’s oral tradition and cultural heritage, and help readers improve their language skills. The translations from Kirundi were supervised by UNV volunteers and national linguistic experts volunteer in close connection with the Women’s Peace Center, Remesha Association and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. (J.Guillemard/UNV/BINUB)
Bujumbura, Burundi: Intibagira ntibana (He who does not forget cannot live with others): Burundian proverb

UNV is helping a diverse group of Burundian women publish a book of proverbs to promote peace and break out of extreme poverty in their community. Read
More about: Civil society  Culture & sports  Education  Gender  Peace & conflict resolution  Poverty
Countries:  Burundi
Gaining the trust of Iraqi women
03 March 2009
UNV volunteer Ola Saleh works to ensure that vulnerable women feel more comfortable reporting domestic violence. (UNV)
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic: Women seeking asylum abroad should not suffer from violence in their own communities. UNV volunteers in Syria work with Iraqi refugee volunteers to help ensure women's rights are respected. Read
More about: Civil society  Gender
Countries:  Syrian Arab Republic
Three women: three UNV assignments
02 March 2009
UNV volunteer Karla Koutkova from the Czech Republic works in UNDP’s Research and Development Unit and the UNV office. (UNV)
Sarajevo, Foca and Gorazde, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Three UNV volunteers in Bosnia and Herzegovina talk about their varying assignments for UNDP and UNHCR. Read
More about: Poverty
Countries:  Bosnia and Herzegovina  Canada  Czech Republic

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