UNV in action: Working with returnees, refugees and internally displaced persons

For over three decades, UN Volunteers from around the world have provided critical support in safeguarding the rights and well-being of refugees, stateless people, returnees and internally displaced persons.

Whether assisting with the protection, registration or resettlement of displaced people, or helping in the daily management of refugee camps, or providing livelihood training, tools and opportunities for the refugee community - for over three decades, UN Volunteers from around the world have provided critical support in safeguarding the rights and well-being of refugees, stateless people, returnees and internally displaced persons.

The following good examples illustrate the support provided by UN Volunteers in community participation, resettlement/integration and protection.