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Women in communities in South Sudan are affected by conflict-related sexual violence. UNMISS has a specific mandate from the UN Security Council Resolutions framing sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations as a threat to international peace and security. Protection Officer in South Sudan Impacts Lives Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 28 May 2024
Tsegaye Hailemeskel, UN Volunteer Movement Control Assistant supervises the process of incoming troops and accompanying cargo in the mission. Peacekeeping in hard-to-reach Abyei Volunteer voices English Arab States 28 May 2024
Dimpi Lama, Online Volunteer with UNFPA contributed to raising awareness about harmful gender and social norms contributing to child marriage in Nepal. Are you listening? Every Girl Counts! Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 23 May 2024
Vesna Ciprus, UN Volunteer Gender Equality Project Officer in UNDP SEESAC promotes gender equality in defence sector institutions through a regional project in the Western Balkans. Diverse perspectives in security sector reforms in the Western Balkans Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 22 May 2024
MUJERES CONSTRUYENDO PAZ: Conoce a Voluntarias ONU en UNVMC Exposure story English 22 May 2024
WOMEN BUILDING PEACE: Meet UN Volunteers with UNVMC Exposure story English 22 May 2024
Online Volunteers help tackle sustainable development challenges from any device anywhere in the world. From free and fair elections to football Partners English West and Central Africa 21 May 2024
Eyad Mohammad Fakeraldeen Lutfi Alzgool is UN Volunteer Marine Reserve Ranger with Aqaba Marine Reserve, UNDP Jordan. Making waves for marine conservation in Jordan Volunteer voices English Arab States 21 May 2024
Eighteen UN Community Volunteers support social welfare centers and social protection departments in nine municipalities across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Making communities sustainable though volunteering Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 10 May 2024
Thibault Lepivain (in black t-shirt) international UN Volunteer Climate Knowledge and Policy Specialist with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Bangkok Regional Hub participated in a field mission in Narok County, Kenya following UNDP’s Climate Promise Japan Supplementary Budget Global Workshop. From climate pledge to impact on the ground Partners English Asia and the Pacific 9 May 2024
Saumya Surbhi, international UN Volunteer Youth Environmental Human Rights Defenders Protection Coordinator with UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub. Expanding space for youth's meaningful climate action Partners English Asia and the Pacific 3 May 2024
Cecilia Omole, Online Volunteer with UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support. Online volunteering supports UNDP in digital innovation Volunteer voices English Global 1 May 2024
Abiot Tadesse (left) and Adebukola Bolaji (right) are UN Volunteers serving with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Every volunteer action counts Results English East and Southern Africa 25 Apr 2024
UN Volunteers in Ethiopia: Paving the path to prosperity Exposure story English 24 Apr 2024
A midwife, Aleksandra Kusek, is a UN Volunteer Women and Girls Health Emergency Officer with WHO in Poland. Health is a basic human right Partners English Europe and the CIS 23 Apr 2024
National UN Volunteers support UNICEF immunization efforts in Nepal. In this photo, Ashok Kumar Joshi (left), Social Behavior Change Officer, Aarati Poudel (right), Cold Chain Specialist and Reshu Kuskusmia (middle), Health Data and Information Technician. Expanding immunization in Nepal Partners English Asia and the Pacific 22 Apr 2024
Jamshed M. Kazi, Senior Advisor for UN Women’s Regional Office for Asia-Pacific & Liaison to ASEAN having also served as the Representative for Indonesia. The Power of Volunteering for Gender Equality Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 18 Apr 2024
Volunteers' support at the local level is crucial. Here, UN Volunteers, Mugisha Innocent Muturambirwa and Inês Bastos meet local communities in Guinea-Bissau to speak about challenges such as access to water, healthcare, and justice in remote areas. UNV and ILO partnership enhances the measurement of volunteer work News English Global 18 Apr 2024
Volunteers support communities and ensure that no one is left behind. Here, national UN Volunteer Mohamed Ali Gololcha with UNDP in Kenya coordinates activities in a youth center in Isiolo County. The role of volunteers in leaving no one behind News English Global 16 Apr 2024
Karuna Kunwar (right), international UN Volunteer Staff Counsellor with UNAMA discusses mental health with UN personnel in Kabul. Supporting mental health of UN personnel in hardship duty stations Partners English Asia and the Pacific 16 Apr 2024
Reema Alshurafa (right) national UN Youth Volunteer Procurement Assistant with WHO in the State of Palestine. She supports the Supplies and Logistics Unit in managing medical supplies and developing proper tracking system for the warehouse. Gaza of broken hearts, grief, desperation but also resilience Blogs English Arab States 16 Apr 2024
Namrata Kundu (first left), Emergency Nurse, and Doctor Phanuel Tawanda Gwinji, (right), Medical Officer are two international UN Volunteers on the front line helping to deliver healthcare services to UN personnel serving in Afghanistan. Safeguarding health in times of crisis Partners English Asia and the Pacific 12 Apr 2024
Lydie Nodjimadjim Mbaidje, UN Volunteer Midwife during a supervision session at the Dossaiti health center. Promoting reproductive health in Benin and Chad Volunteer voices English West and Central Africa 12 Apr 2024
Yen Anh Thi Nguyen serves as a national UN Volunteer Education Officer for Digital Inclusion with UNICEF in Viet Nam. She contributes to digital innovation for children with disabilities. Yen Anh has a visual disability and uses Refreshable Braille displays that allow line-by-line translation of screen text into Braille. Making web applications accessible for persons with disabilities News English Global 12 Apr 2024
Lynn Karanja (in blue jacket), Associate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer, UNHCR Ethiopia engages with a refugee woman in Alemwach Refugee Site to identify her needs and link her with the appropriate services. Demystifying mental health Blogs English East and Southern Africa 11 Apr 2024
Dr. Nway Eint Chei (left), a national UN Volunteer-Immunization Officer with UNICEF Myanmar conducts human-centered design field assessment with local communities in Myanmar. Supporting healthcare waste management in Myanmar Partners English Asia and the Pacific 9 Apr 2024
Dr. Abubakar Kampo (in striped shirt) UNICEF Country Representative in Ethiopia during a field visit. Discovering yourself through volunteering Partners English East and Southern Africa 9 Apr 2024
A healthy childhood for every child Exposure story English 9 Apr 2024
UN Volunteers serving with IOM UNV and IOM promote volunteering in Colombia Partners English Latin America and the Caribbean 8 Apr 2024
MUJERES QUE INSPIRAN Exposure story English 8 Apr 2024
Una infancia sana para cada niño, niña y adolescente Exposure story English 8 Apr 2024
INSPIRING WOMEN: VOLUNTEERING FOR A BETTER WORLD Exposure story English 5 Apr 2024
LA VOIX DU CARAÏBE: « NOUS SOMMES DES FEMMES DES PEID. » Exposure story English 27 Mar 2024
LA VOZ DEL CARIBE: "SOMOS MUJERES DE PEID" Exposure story English 27 Mar 2024
Hina Javed (third from left), international UN Volunteer, Associate Human Resource Officer with WHO Hungary poses for a photo with her colleagues. Bridging borders through selfless service – UN Volunteers from Pakistan make a global impact Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 23 Mar 2024
UNDP Accelerator Lab North Macedonia collaborated with Online Volunteers through the United Nations Volunteers' Online Volunteering Service. Collective intelligence for climate change Results English Europe and the CIS 22 Mar 2024
Marharyta Starynets, Online Volunteer with UNICEF Romania uses special software that helps social listening across various social media platforms. Social listening for SDG10 Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 20 Mar 2024
A shout-out from the Caribbean: "We are SIDS Women." Exposure story English 19 Mar 2024
Community volunteers create positive change and build resilience through people-to-people connections. Here, UN Community Volunteer, Mohamed Siraj (right) with UNDP Sri Lanka visits a beneficiary of a food security and home gardening project in Colombo. Building climate resilience through community volunteering News English Global 15 Mar 2024
My food is African! Exposure story English 11 Mar 2024
(from left to right) Noor Al-Hasany, Ramia Al Hakeem and Hajer Alsallami, UN Volunteers serving with UN Women in Iraq. Invest in a woman, empower a community Results English Arab States 8 Mar 2024
Rutendo Bamhare, UN Volunteer Communications Specialist with UNICEF interviews community members as part of her volunteer assignment. The fulfillment of making a difference Volunteer voices English East and Southern Africa 7 Mar 2024
Vibhu Sharma (right) UN Volunteer Communications Specialist for Disability Inclusion speaks to a fellow UN Volunteer while visiting UNV Headquarters in Bonn. Addressing intersections of gender and disabilities Volunteer voices English Global 6 Mar 2024
Fatima Jiwani, international UN Volunteer Education Specialist with UNICEF gives a presentation on gender-responsive education at the Ministry of Education in Lebanon. Narrowing the gender divide Volunteer voices English Arab States 6 Mar 2024
Patricia Pella, UN Volunteer with UNDRR in Moldova supports the capacity of cities and helps in climate resilience planning. Everyone needs to take action for gender equality Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 6 Mar 2024
War in Ukraine Exposure story English 5 Mar 2024
Young Champions making a difference in communities Exposure story English 5 Mar 2024
Volunteers in communities create positive change through people-to-people connections. Here, UN Community Volunteer Labbo Ladan Annour with UNDP raises awareness about gender-based violence in communities in Chad. Gathering expert insights for the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 2025 News English Global 27 Feb 2024
Hanna Chepil, UN Community Volunteer with UNDP Moldova, is engaging with war-affected communities and Ukranian refugees to assess their needs. Realities of the war: “We began to appreciate every minute, every moment.” Volunteer voices English Europe and the CIS 24 Feb 2024
Dr. Sathya Doraiswamy (sitting), is the Chief of the Operational Support and Quality Assurance Branch at the Policy and Strategy Division of UNFPA. He also served as UNFPA Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Volunteering – ‘Do what you can because you can.’ Blogs English Asia and the Pacific 23 Feb 2024