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Clémence Gallopin, UN Youth Volunteer with UNFPA, presenting training on the Bystander to Action Approach. Calling out the culture of silence around gender-based violence in Mongolia Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 7 Dec 2021
Student volunteers in Malawi discussing gender-based violence issues and solutions. Malawi marks International Volunteer Day with launch of the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report Press Release English East and Southern Africa 7 Dec 2021
Sweden reinforces partnership with UNV, with additional contributions for disability inclusion Sweden reinforces partnership with UNV with focus on disability inclusion News English Global 6 Dec 2021
Steliana Nedera, UNDP Resident Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina Volunteering, the very foundation of development Blogs English Europe and the CIS 6 Dec 2021
International Volunteer Day 2021 International Volunteer Day 2021 News English Global 5 Dec 2021
UN Volunteer in service Twenty years of recognizing volunteerism around the world Blogs English Latin America and the Caribbean 5 Dec 2021
Huong Dao Thu serves as a national UN Volunteer Disability Rights Officer with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam. Here, she takes the floor to contribute her perspective during a training on the Human Rights Based Approach to Programme. Calling the United Nations system to action on disability inclusion Blogs English Global 3 Dec 2021
Camila García Soundy, UN Volunteer on service The importance of accessible communications for the inclusion agenda Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 3 Dec 2021
Moses Chubili (left), national UN Volunteer Coordination and Partnership Officer in Zambia, converses in sign language with Gift Govere (right), national UN Volunteer Project Officer in Zimbabwe, on the sidelines of a UN Youth Volunteer workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya. Moses and Gift serve under the UNDP/UNV Talent Programme for Young Professionals with Disabilities. Overcoming barriers to inclusion through volunteerism Blogs English Global 3 Dec 2021
Winner of the Inspiring Women Volunteer Award 2021 in Bangladesh, Ms Tahiatul Jannat (centre), receiving the award. Inspiring Women Volunteer Award 2021 recognizes 15 volunteers in Bangladesh News English Asia and the Pacific 3 Dec 2021
John's favourite photo, a memento of his time in Chad in 1971, depicts silhouettes of scimitar-horned oryx. Pioneer volunteer from 1971 celebrates UNV at 50 Blogs English West and Central Africa 2 Dec 2021
Guillaume Pyot, a UN Volunteer with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Senegal. What makes the future inclusive, accessible and sustainable for all? Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 2 Dec 2021
State of the World's Volunteerism Report 2022 launch Latest SWVR finds volunteers capable of reconfiguring unequal power relationships between state and citizens News English Global 2 Dec 2021
UN Volunteer Madina Karsakpayeva meeting with colleagues at the UN House, Almaty office, and discussing initiatives for inclusive higher education. Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for persons with disabilities Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 1 Dec 2021
UN Volunteers Facing unseen violence: What can youth do to end gender-based violence by 2030 in Lao PDR? Results English Asia and the Pacific 30 Nov 2021
Milanka Nikolic, national UN Volunteer Human Rights Associate with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Serbia. Contributing to an inclusive future through leadership and participation Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 30 Nov 2021
Vibhu Sharma, UN Volunteer Associate Policy Officer in the Human Resources Policy Section, Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, UN Secretariat How volunteering boosts the participation of persons with disabilities Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 29 Nov 2021
Hermine Bokossa, one of the UNV Youth talking about sexual and reproductive health to young students Calavi UN Volunteers go the extra mile to counter gender-based violence in Benin Partners English West and Central Africa 29 Nov 2021
UN Volunteer Frida Temple (left) during the contribution of donations to the University of Rwanda and other midwifery schools. Heralding a brighter future for women and children in Rwanda Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 25 Nov 2021
Uzoamaka speaking on the various disability inclusion efforts of UN Women at the Children’s Day Celebrations organised by the Inclusion Magazine for Children with Disabilities in Abuja. The importance of putting unique ability before disability Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 25 Nov 2021
During the Global Cultural Jamboree organised by the Sri Lanka Scout Association in Sri Lanka, UNV conducted seven sessions with UNDP, WHO, UNICEF and UN Women to educate young scouts on the role of volunteering in achieving the SDGs in the 2030 Agenda. Global Cultural Jamboree: UNV and the Scouts join efforts for youth empowerment Results English Asia and the Pacific 22 Nov 2021
Chavia Ali, UN Volunteer Assistant Research Officer UNDP RBAS, working at home. From Syria to Sweden: channeling energy to uplift persons with disabilities Volunteer voices English Arab States 16 Nov 2021
UN Volunteers promote respect, empathy and diversity. Overcoming intolerance and discrimination through education, respect and information Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 15 Nov 2021
Gift Govere, Project Officer, UNDP/UNV Talent Programme for Young Professionals with Disabilities, Zimbabwe Dismantling stigma and breaking the glass ceiling Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 14 Nov 2021
UNV Deputy Executive Coordinator, Ms Kyoko Yokosuka (second from left), with Rimma Sabayeva (second from right), Regional Manager for Europe and the CIS, during the mission to Uzbekistan. UNV as a partner of choice in Ukraine and Uzbekistan News English Europe and the CIS 12 Nov 2021
UN Volunteer Florent Dabangdata Dimissia (rigth) together with a peace ambassador in Kousséré, Cameroon. Feeding local knowledge into inter-religious and inter-generational dialogues Results English West and Central Africa 11 Nov 2021
UN Volunteer Jonathan Biaback (right), who serves with WFP in Cameroon, supervises the set-up of a food distribution site in Minawao camp. "What UN Volunteers with WFP do makes a difference in the lives of millions" Partners English West and Central Africa 10 Nov 2021
International Volunteer Day 2021 International Volunteer Day 2021 Campaigns English Global 5 Nov 2021
International Volunteer Day 2021 Volunteer now for our common future – International Volunteer Day 2021 campaign launched News English Global 5 Nov 2021
Tanzania Talent Pool Call Calling on Tanzanians to volunteer with the United Nations News English East and Southern Africa 3 Nov 2021
UN Youth Volunteer Sarah Jaroush during a virtual consultation on preventing the re-emergence of violent extremism in the context of the Syria crisis. Youth innovators help build inclusive futures with ESCWA Results English Arab States 3 Nov 2021
UN Volunteer in service Afro-descendants speak up: "Our efforts count double if they are collective" Volunteer voices English Latin America and the Caribbean 25 Oct 2021
Toily Kurbanov UN Day: Building Back Together for Peace and Prosperity Speeches English Global 24 Oct 2021
Ulrika Modeer is UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy. She served as a UN Volunteer in Guatemala in the aftermath of the civil war. "Volunteerism connects us to our purpose," says UN Assistant Secretary-General Ulrika Modeer Blogs English Latin America and the Caribbean 21 Oct 2021
Women grassroots sensitization forum on peace for local women in Hiyala, Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan With my bags packed: the perspective of a UN Volunteer leaving South Sudan after four years Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 20 Oct 2021
How volunteering can break down barriers and foster social inclusion Multimedia English West and Central Africa 19 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer on service Volunteerism as a means of reaching the marginalized in post-pandemic recovery Partners English Latin America and the Caribbean 17 Oct 2021
Gilbert Niyonkuru (centre), UN Volunteer assigned to UNDP in Burundi, during a community awareness activity on access to public services. Two volunteers, one goal: helping vulnerable communities build forward better Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 17 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer Jad Bayram serves as an Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting Officer with WFP Lebanon. UN Volunteers team up with WFP for zero hunger in Lebanon Partners English Arab States 16 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer Simon Challemet listens to a community member in charge of a market gardening site in the village of Baho Fello, Labé prefecture, Guinea. Delivering much-needed emergency support and nutrition Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 16 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer Jieun Min (right) serves with WFP in Timor-Leste on food distribution and nutrition awareness. UN Volunteers with WFP on the road to zero hunger Results English Asia and the Pacific 16 Oct 2021
Lucas Odhiambo monitors the offloading of a shipment of over 880,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Protecting the vulnerable, one vaccine at a time Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 15 Oct 2021
In 2017, with the financial support of the Global Fund, UNDP installed solar Photovoltaic systems in 405 health facilities across Zimbabwe, with a total installed capacity of 4,813 MWh. Pursuing transformative solutions for rural communities Partners English East and Southern Africa 15 Oct 2021
Mariagiovanna Costa delivering cash transfers to internally displaced persons in the Djene Commune UN Volunteers are valuable resources to tackle food crises Blogs English West and Central Africa 15 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer Reika Horio, serving with UNICEF in Nepal, during a monitoring programme mission for improved comprehensive school safety in the earthquake affected schools in Bhaktapur, Nepal. My personal pledge to disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 13 Oct 2021
Elvis Lundberg serves as a UN Volunteer Programme Officer for Disability-inclusive Development with UNDP in Nepal, focusing on the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Mood Café in Nepal: a voluntary space to promote mental health and wellbeing Volunteer voices English Asia and the Pacific 10 Oct 2021
Hilary Wahanda (front left) during a past event for UN Volunteers serving in Somalia. Wellbeing was already a challenge, then COVID-19 hit Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 9 Oct 2021
Dr Lisbetty Tampubolon and Dr Rudolf Frans Maulany (centre couple) are UN Volunteer Medical Officers with UNMISS in South Sudan. Here, they pose with their children at a happy reunion. When the going gets tough: lessons learnt from 10 years of volunteering Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 8 Oct 2021
Oliver WIttershagen, UNV Programme Specialist for Southeast Asia, together with the Tsunami Field Coordination Office inn 2006. Colleagues include Okama Ekpe-Brook (UNV Programme Officer), Elena Tischenko (Chief of UNV's Asia Pacific Section and Thuan Nguyen, her deputy Chief APEC. First on the ground: when the tsunami stuck Southeast Asia Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 7 Oct 2021
UN Volunteer Chamrieng San (Cambodia) serves with UNODC. Volunteering to reduce the impact of illicit trafficking in Southeast Asian border communities Results English Asia and the Pacific 6 Oct 2021