UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Executive Coordinator: @ToilyKurbanov
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#YearInReview : In 2023, so far 69% of all UN Volunteers served as Specialists, followed by UN Youth Volunteers and Community Volunteers.
Our vision is to create a world 🌏 where #volunteerism is recognized and valued within societies as a way for all people and countries to achieve #peace and #development , leaving no one behind 🙌
#Volunteering gives people hope 💙
This holiday season and every day - show solidarity, compassion and kindness towards everyone, everywhere.
#IfEveryoneDid , we could make this world a more peaceful and just place 🕊️
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our colleague Issam Al Mughrabi and his family, killed in an air strike in #Gaza .
He will be remembered as a beloved member of our team.
The United Nations and civilians in Gaza are #NotATarget . undp.org/speeches/state…
UNV makes the participation of persons with #disabilities in shaping an inclusive, accessible & sustainable future a PRIORITY.
Meet the 77 remarkable #UNVolunteers in the #DiversityMosaic book where we captured their profound transformation & resilience🔗 unv.org/diversity-mosa…
#YearInReview : As of December 2023, UN Volunteers have proudly represented 179 nationalities.
What is even more exciting is that more than 10,600 of them came from the #GlobalSouth 🌏👏🏽
Jason is one of eight national #UNVolunteers serving with the #SolomonIslands Electoral Commission under the UN Development-UNV Graduate initiative, contributing to the efforts to uphold #democracy within the electoral processes in the country. unv.org/Success-storie…
#YearInReview : Which 🔟 United Nations entities hosted the most #UNVolunteers in 2023? Here is your answer:
1) United NationsDP
2) United NationsICEF
3) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
4) UNMISS
5) World Health Organization (WHO)
6) United NationsFPA
7) United Nationsmigration
8) MONUSCO
9) United NationsODC
10) United Nations_Women
In which one would you like to serve?
'I advise aspiring UN Volunteers in peacebuilding to immerse themselves in the culture and connect with local people in their service country.'
Sophia Egan, UN Volunteer Gender Equality, Human Rights and Youth Officer, WHO Guinea Bissau
OMS - Guiné-Bissau
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How does volunteering promote the inclusion of community professionals in the United Nations?
📽️Watch how Voluntarios ONU Perú, OIM Perú and UNICEF Perú partnered to reach out to local talent in Tumbes and Piura 🇵🇪🇺🇳 bit.ly/3DZe2eI
Voluntarios ONU América Latina y el Caribe
Volunteering promotes lasting peace. 🕊️
Globally, #volunteers are key players in peacebuilding and conflict-prevention in their communities🌍🌏🌎
The best way to spread knowledge is through social media' says Moeka Sakamoto, UN Youth #Volunteer from #Japan 🇯🇵.
By creating digital media, she spreads the word about the United Nations in #Zambia & bringing the UN closer to the people👇
unv.org/Success-storie…
2⃣0⃣2⃣6⃣, International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development👏
United Nations General Assembly 🇺🇳adopted the resolution to further recognise, promote, facilitate and integrate volunteer action for the #2030Agenda for #SDGs 🙌