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National UN Volunteer Adelaide dos Remedios Magaia (right), UN Volunteer Field Monitor with the World Food Programme, organizes beneficiaries for food distribution during the floods at Hokwe accommodation camp (Gaza province) in Mozambique. (©Leonor Fernandez/WFP, 2013)

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Moses Chubili (centre), 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. (©UNV, 2019)

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Gallup and UNV study on volunteering and COVID-19 released

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06 July 2021

UN Volunteer Hodaka Kosugi provided technical support to health workers to disinfect water using chlorine solutions for Ebola infection prevention and control in Ntroko District, Uganda.

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Leaving a lasting impact on Ebola preparedness and community health

East and Southern Africa

02 July 2021

UN Community Volunteer Fatoumata Gaam visiting the women entrepreneurs she assists in developing their fishery produces processing business in Bargny, Senegal.

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Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups in Senegal

West and Central Africa

30 June 2021

United People: a call to unite through volunteering

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We need united people, now more than ever

Latin America and the Caribbean

29 June 2021

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We need united people, now more than ever

Latin America and the Caribbean

29 June 2021

UN Volunteer Niels Peters Williams (far left) supporting a VBSS boarding training in Sri Lanka, which is usually conducted in dhows that have been confiscated for the trafficking of illicit goods

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Countering maritime crimes and illicit trafficking

Asia and the Pacific

26 June 2021

REPORT ON OUR IMPACT

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RT @ToilyKurbanov: Civilian personnel of @UNPeacekeeping missions represent the world. This map shows nationalities of @UNVolunteers in UNMISS. They come from 87 countries. If you're looking for signs of international solidarity during these troubled times, here's one https://t.co/uEJSjpgEWc

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#WorldEnvironmentDay is just around the corner, and our dedicated UN Volunteers are working tirelessly towards a greener and healthier planet. Together, let's make a difference today and everyday. 🌎💚 https://t.co/BPJ6xXAD4Q

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Decide to change the lives of others while changing your own as a UN Volunteer. Volunteering for the @UN is a full-time commitment to peace and sustainable development. Join now! 🇺🇳💪 https://t.co/tpLQDxL1NM

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Meet Emmanuel Patay Menwon, a 48 years old Liberian UN #Volunteer Civil Affairs Officer w/ @unmissmedia. His work exemplifies the transformative power of volunteering for peace. Read his journey of promoting peace & reconciliation in #SouthSudan: 🔗https://t.co/4WNiO9sK6T #PKDay https://t.co/sg9NwXtReo

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RT @UNVolunteers: Who was an “average” #UNVolunteer that worked in peacekeeping last year?🤔 This is what their ID card would look like! Few more interesting statistics: 1️⃣ 57% of volunteers were males 2️⃣ majority served internationally 3️⃣ Most of them served with @unmissmedia https://t.co/HxMOMshdfL

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RT @UNVolunteers: “@unmissmedia simply couldn’t do its work to protect civilians and build durable peace in South Sudan without the contribution of UN Volunteers,” David Shearer, former Head of #UNMISS on how #UNVolunteers advance peace in South Sudan. More: https://t.co/nKf9jCdsCG https://t.co/oz61bsFzl3

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RT @UNVolunteers: “ @unmissmedia simply couldn’t do its work to protect civilians and build durable peace in South Sudan without the contribution of UN Volunteers.” David Shearers, Head of #UNMISS on how #UNVolunteers advance peace in South Sudan. More: https://t.co/nKf9jCcUN8 https://t.co/qWmmFSClu0

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#PeaceBegins with me, you, and volunteering together. Let's create a better world. 🌍💙 #PKDay https://t.co/sZFuR4OOpP https://t.co/hY2MuhYJR7

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RT @UNVolunteers: #PeaceBegins with many things, but what are the first 3️⃣ words you see? Comment below 💭 🙋‍♂️ https://t.co/Y9QvaRUcNN" target="_blank">https://t.co/Y9QvaRUcNN

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💭 How are you feeling today? Let's take a moment to check in with ourselves and those around us. Remember, your mental health matters!💛 https://t.co/lWKZICpnq2

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