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Through volunteerism and volunteer action, UNV works for peace and development around the world. Here are some examples of how we do it.
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UNV volunteers arrive to support Timor-Leste elections
02 July 2009
The latest group of UNV volunteer Electoral advisors in Timor-Leste are briefed on their duties by senior UN Electoral Support Team officials. (UNV)
Dili, Timor-Leste: A total of 62 international UNV volunteers have arrived in Timor Leste to support the coming local elections, to meet a request of the Government of Timor-Leste. Read
More about: Electoral assistance  Peace & conflict resolution
Countries:  Timor-Leste
Turning dry land green
23 June 2009
The UNV-funded project ‘Involvement of Ethiopian youth in combating desertification’ aims at countering desertification caused by both human activities and by nature. (UNV)
Amhara, Ethiopia: To mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, UNV Executive Coordinator Flavia Pansieri has been in Ethiopia to observe volunteering for our planet at first hand. Read
More about: Education  Environment  ICT  Youth
Countries:  Ethiopia

  Featured resource    
Executive Board Report 2008
15 May 2008
Geneva, Switzerland: This report was provided as advance documentation for the Executive Board annual session 16-27 June 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. Read
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