- Why partner with UNV?
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UNV works with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming to contribute to peace, development and humanitarian delivery worldwide.
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Who are UN Volunteers?
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Typically, UN Volunteers are mid-career professionals, with an average age of 35 years, who combine technical skills and professionalism with motivation and dedication.
Added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism
Strengthening our community safety net this World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. We live in turbulent times and compacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of mental health is not only relevant, but crucial.
Mental health is more than the presence or absence of a mental illness. It is a crossroad between emotional, psychological and physical well-being.
UN Staff Members and UN Volunteers are not immune and may even be more susceptible to mental health issues, due to the nature of their jobs and tireless service on behalf of universal peace and sustainable development.