Over the past five years, more than 1,000 UN Volunteers have dedicated their skills and time to the WOrld Health Organization (WHO), making a significant impact on improving public health systems globally. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region, UN Volunteers have partnered with WHO across 13 countries, working towards Health for All by All. Currently, there are 130 UN Volunteers serving WHO offices in the Arab States region.

In 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) deployed 35 UN Volunteers in nine countries of the Middle East and North Africa region. Serving as specialists, youth and experts, some of these motivated and skilled UN Volunteers bolstered efforts in migrant protection, communications and interpretation. Others supported project management, including monitoring and evaluation. Find out how two national UN Volunteers with IOM in Cairo are providing protection and assistance to migrants vulnerable to violence, exploitation and abuse, including victims of trafficking.