UN Volunteer assignment makes a great life experience

Natsumi Sawada
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Natsumi Sawada, a fully funded UN Volunteer from Japan, was assigned at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Subregional Office for North and Central Asia (SONCA), in Almaty, Kazakhstan from September 2019 to February 2020. Her goal was to deepen her knowledge of socio-economic development in the North and Central Asian region and to learn about the work and culture of the UN. 

During her assignment, Natsumi was able to meet experts from within and outside the UN system, as well as participate in networking events. 

This experience has helped me to achieve my goals. Now, at the end my assignment, I can say I understand the basics of how this huge international organization works. --Natsumi Sawada, UN Volunteer with ESCAP

UN Volunteers join COVID-19 response

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The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is placing strains on health systems and essential public services throughout the world. The World Health Organization has described COVID-19 as an unprecedented threat to our global community.

The full scale and impact of COVID-19 is not yet known. However, what is clear is the need for skilled professionals and civic engagement in the response; particularly in countries where the United Nations is working. 

UN Volunteers join COVID-19 response

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The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is placing strains on health systems and essential public services throughout the world. The World Health Organization has described COVID-19 as an unprecedented threat to our global community.

The full scale and impact of COVID-19 is not yet known. However, what is clear is the need for skilled professionals and civic engagement in the response; particularly in countries where the United Nations is working. 

UNV Executive Coordinator addresses UN Volunteers on COVID-19

Bonn, Germany
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UNV Executive Coordinator addresses UN Volunteers on COVID-19

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Thriving during COVID-19 lockdown: UN Volunteer writes from Wuhan, China

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UN Volunteer Yuqing Xiong from China’s Wuhan, Hubei Province, recounts her firsthand experience during the outbreak of COVID-19. She initially put her thoughts together to share with her fellow citizens from Wuhan, and now she is sharing her experience with the world.

I am glad that at this critical period, I am in Wuhan, together with my parents.

I am not a selfless superheroine fighting against the disease for others, just no more than an ordinary resident in Wuhan. No matter how increasingly serious the situation is or how highly concerned the outsiders are, our lives continue in this homeland.

Since it was confirmed there is a possibility of human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus,  I have been at home - for more than 2 months. Our compound has been strictly blocked for entry.

Volunteer for the COVID-19 pandemic response

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If you have qualifications and experience in any of the following areas, we encourage you to register (or update your profile) on UNV’s web application system and enter COVID-19 as a keyword in your ‘Motivation Statement’:

1) Health professionals

Medical

Becoming a volunteer to mainstream gender equality

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For Ekin Su Yilmaz from Turkey, joining UN Women as a UN Youth Volunteer was her life-long dream. Supporting Sustainable Development Goal 5 is part of her day-to-day work, and Ekin shares her experience. 

As a young woman, I have always been motivated to create spaces for women to participate in decision making and take on leadership roles. I want to help eliminate barriers to gender equality in my country and region and accelerate achieving 50-50 by 2030 globally. --Ekin Su Yilmaz, UN Youth Volunteer with UN Women, Turkey

UNV and International Labour Organization sign Memorandum of Understanding

Geneva, Switzerland
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UNV and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will partner on the deployment of UN Volunteers in support of the organization's work, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

Moussa Oumarou, ILO Deputy Director-General for Field Operations and Partnerships, and Olivier Adam, Executive Coordinator of UNV, signed the agreement on 9 March 2020, at ILO headquarters in Geneva.

UNV and International Labour Organization sign Memorandum of Understanding

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UNV and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will partner on the deployment of UN Volunteers in support of the organization's work, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

Moussa Oumarou, ILO Deputy Director-General for Field Operations and Partnerships, and Olivier Adam, Executive Coordinator of UNV, signed the agreement on 9 March 2020, at ILO headquarters in Geneva.

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