Paola Brigneti has supported the Nigerian NGO Delta Women, donating countless hours of her time towards advocating for ending female sexual harassment in institutions of higher education in Delta State, Nigeria. Passionate about the organization and its cause, Paola developed advocacy strategies, activities and materials for the organization to raise awareness about sexual harassment and educate people on how to prevent it. Read

Lima, Peru: "I feel fortunate to be part of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, as I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal during my tenure, as well as to give something in return towards improving programmes and policies for people in my region," says Henry Armas, UNV HIV/AIDS Programme Officer with UNICEF's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office. Henry is the focal point for knowledge management initiatives on HIV/AIDS. Read

Lima, Peru: As the Regional Office’s HIV/AIDS Programme Officer, I am the focal point for knowledge management initiatives on HIV/AIDS, and, as such, I am involved in the evaluation and systematization of best practices, the documentation of innovation, as well as in qualitative/quantitative research. Read

Lima, Peru: Prince Felipe of Asturias will meet privately with United Nations Volunteers in Lima, Peru, on 27 July. The Prince will discuss the work of the Spanish and Peruvian UN Volunteers in support of the Peruvian Ombudsman institution and in the area of water and sanitation. Read

UNV plays an increasingly pivotal role in mobilizing volunteers and promoting volunteerism. The 5,090 UN Volunteers who served in 2001 throughout the developing world and in countries in economic transition represent development cooperation at its finest. Read