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UN is ready to meaningfully engage young people
07 March 2013
UN Executive Coordinator Richard Dictus and Fredskorpset Director General Nita Kapoor instantly became 'old buddies' during their early morning meeting. (Photo: UNV, 2013)
Oslo, Norway: Last week Richard Dictus, Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, joined distinguished guests such as the Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and the Norwegian Minister of International Development, in speaking at Fredskorpset’s Youth Leadership Conference in Oslo. Read
More about: Youth
Addressing violence against children
08 March 2012
Julie Lillejord, former UN Volunteer, with one of the interview teams that were working on the ground, collecting data for the national study on violence against children. (Matthew Gladden, 2012)
Tanzania: "Working for UNICEF was very interesting, meaningful and important. It made it clear to me that this is the line of work I want to be in. The memories of living and working in Tanzania will stay with me for life. It gave me valuable insight into complex development issues many, particularly African nations, face today." Read
More about: Children  Gender  Youth
Claire Whelan, Norway, Political Affairs Officer, UNMIK
19 September 2008
UNV volunteer Claire Whelan from Norway is a Political Affairs Officer for UNMIK in Kosovo. "I am in the middle of the making of international politics," she says. (UNV)
Pristina, Kosovo: I am in the middle of the making of international politics... Working within the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General gives you a unique chance to contribute in the making of international affairs. Read
Countries:  Kosovo
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