SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Reducing inequalities through volunteerism
The broader goal of sustainable development, with justice and inclusivity as its central pillars, is deeply cherished by Armaan. His daily routine includes enhancing case management processes in courts nationwide. His work directly links to Sustainable Development Goal 16—Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions ensuring that legal proceedings are more transparent, efficient, and accessible.
20 February 2025
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Conserving biodiversity in Liberia
  Leading the day-to-day operations for LEH GO GREEN is Emmanuel Korkolie, UN Volunteer Project Officer. He oversees 15 UN Volunteers and coordinates with partner organizations to make sure the project stays on track. He also designs monitoring and data collection tools to track project outcomes. These tools used weekly and monthly, are essential for assessing the progress of the project and for overall accountability.
10 February 2025
West and Central Africa
Success stories
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
A decade of giving, a lifetime of growth
On December 5, International Volunteer Day, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Achim Steiner, called on our communities to recognise and appreciate the contributions of one billion volunteers worldwide. These volunteers support local and international communities in various contexts, including crises. They engage both on-site and online, working on tasks ranging from supporting individuals to organising large-scale events. Their impact is undeniable. 
27 January 2025
Europe and Central Asia
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SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
"My disability taught me resilience to walk a different path"
My dream had always been to work in construction and pursue a career in electrical engineering. However, the accident forced me to reconsider my future. Refusing to let my disability define me, I set small, achievable goals throughout my rehabilitation. While these accomplishments may seem minor to some, for someone like me, living with a disability, they were monumental. Each success strengthened my determination to embrace life with my new prosthetic leg. Accepting this new reality was not easy, and I struggled to share my story.
15 January 2025
East and Southern Africa
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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
"It's a start to a career I never imagined"
Atsushi is from Chiba city in Japan and started his UN Volunteer assignment with UNDP on 7 December 2024. He is based in Djibouti, where he will support agricultural businesses and food security till almost the end of 2025. The project is funded through the Japanese Supplementary Budget and titled, 'Support to UN response to water and food insecurity caused by climate change and drought in Sub-Saharan Africa through the deployment of Japanese Specialists as UN Volunteers.'
11 December 2024
West and Central Africa
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SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
It's more than a courthouse, it's justice within reach
The construction of this courthouse is part of the United Nations Joint Support Programme for Justice Reform 2020-2024—under which, this project was launched on April 7, 2022.  The courthouse is designed to give the four million residents of Tanganyika Province—60 percent of whom are women—better access to justice. 
09 December 2024
West and Central Africa
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SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
What does it mean to be African? Showcasing 54 Faces of Africa
The campaign has reached over 10 million people across all 54 African countries and its content has been viewed more than 30 million times across various social media platforms.
22 November 2024
East and Southern Africa
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Making mental health care a priority in crises and emergencies
Compassion, commitment, impact—these are not just words for Okba Doghim—they describe his motivation to volunteer.
25 October 2024
Europe and Central Asia
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SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
From China to Bangladesh—a story of energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas
25 October 2024
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Supporting peace and stability in Liberia and Nigeria
Luis is a UN Volunteer Law Enforcement Expert with UNODC in Liberia. He supports the work of Liberian officers to fight drug trafficking and organized crime. He trained some 900 officers in skills such as investigations and intelligence analyses.
07 October 2024
West and Central Africa
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