SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Youth leading SDG action in agrifood systems
Tell our readers about yourself: what is your background? Where did you work before taking on a UN Volunteer assignment with FAO? 
25 February 2026
Arab States
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SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
No pause in emergency response: UN Volunteers in Ukraine
24 February 2026
Europe and Central Asia
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SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, SDG 13: Climate change, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Clearing the way for volunteer action
23 February 2026
Global
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
No lids, no election
20 February 2026
West and Central Africa
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 3: Good health and well-being, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 15: Life on land, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
A Silver Volunteer
16 February 2026
Asia and the Pacific
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Global momentum builds for IVY 2026
Participants highlighted strong momentum across countries, including national launch events, early action planning, and active regional and global engagement. They also underscored the central role of national‑level initiatives and the importance of sustained collaboration. “We are developing an African perspective on volunteer data and strengthening our advocacy efforts, positioning Senegal as a capital of volunteerism in the Global South.” Seydina M. Ndiaye, IVY 2026 National Focal Point, Senegal. 
12 February 2026
Global
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SDG 1: No poverty, SDG 2: Zero hunger, SDG 4: Quality education, SDG 5: Gender equality, SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Building peace, piece by piece
11 February 2026
West and Central Africa
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
When resources are limited, who keeps elections moving?
10 February 2026
West and Central Africa
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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
When creativity becomes opportunity
09 February 2026
Europe and Central Asia
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Executive Coordinator presents the UNV Strategic Framework to the Executive Board
I thank you, Mr. Chair and the Associate Administrator, for the invitation to present the UNV Strategic Framework. Before I begin, I would like to request the Secretariat to introduce a short video for the delegates, please.I thank the Secretariat, Mr. Chair, distinguished delegates.What you have just seen captures the essence of this Strategic Framework.
06 February 2026
Global
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