Kazakhstan has evolved into a vibrant society since its independence almost three decades ago. Volunteerism is increasingly taking front stage – with people more aware and interested in pitching in for social and community work. And there is huge potential of coordinating volunteerism for development in Kazakhstan...
Volunteerism creating a stronger people power in Kazakhstan
UN Secretary-General lays wreaths and awards medals to honour fallen UN peacekeepers
The UN Secretary-General laid a wreath to commemorate those who have fallen while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last year. In addition, the Secretary-General presided over the ceremony at which the Dag Hammarskjöld medals were awarded posthumously to 117 military, police, international and national civilian personnel, including UN Volunteers, who perished in the service of peace.
Three UN Volunteers were among this year's Dag Hammarskjöld medal recipients.
UN Secretary-General lays wreaths and awards medals to honour fallen UN peacekeepers
The UN Secretary-General laid a wreath to commemorate those who have fallen while serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last year. In addition, the Secretary-General presided over the ceremony at which the Dag Hammarskjöld medals were awarded posthumously to 117 military, police, international and national civilian personnel, including UN Volunteers, who perished in the service of peace.
Three UN Volunteers were among this year's Dag Hammarskjöld medal recipients.
Volunteerism creating a stronger people power in Kazakhstan
Что является богатством нации? Ее люди (in Russian). What is the richness of a nation? – Its people.
It couldn’t be truer for the Republic of Kazakhstan where this saying resonates loud and clear.
People the world over volunteer to give back to society. The one billion and counting volunteers work to commit their time and skills to making people’s lives better.
Volunteerism creating a stronger people power in Kazakhstan
Что является богатством нации? Ее люди (in Russian). What is the richness of a nation? – Its people.
It couldn’t be truer for the Republic of Kazakhstan where this saying resonates loud and clear.
People the world over volunteer to give back to society. The one billion and counting volunteers work to commit their time and skills to making people’s lives better.
UN Volunteers combat violence against women and girls in local communities through Partners for Prevention
Violence against women and girls is a huge problem, one which Partners for Prevention and UN Volunteers are addressing in Asia and the Pacific. Together, they are changing people’s perceptions and aiming for prevention before it happens, rather than only after the damage is done.
As many as 68 per cent of women and girls aged 15-49 in Asia and the Pacific face some form of violence in their lifetime. This is one of the highest levels reported in the world.
Volunteer for Azerbaijan – Volunteer for Global Sustainable Development
Volunteer for Azerbaijan – Volunteer for Global Sustainable Development
Azerbaijan, UN Volunteers strengthen volunteerism for sustainable development
Toily Kurbanov, Deputy Executive Coordinator, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme will visit Baku on May 22. Kurbanov will meet the government of Azerbaijan to discuss global partnership priorities based on the Government’s vision for promoting volunteerism, and building on Azerbaijan’s longstanding culture of volunteer efforts...
Volunteers sewing seeds of resilience within their communities
By harnessing evidence of good practices, the upcoming State of the World's Volunteerism Report will be an important tool for organizations to use in their activities and discussions with policy makers that could lead to a greater recognition of volunteerism as a development asset.
Ahlem Özdemir is a talented seamstress living in the multicultural community of Moerwijk, a diverse neighbourhood near The Hague, Netherlands. For the past 10 years, she has spent two days a week teaching migrant women how to make and alter clothes. Last year, she won the 'Hero of The Hague' award in the Culture category for her work.