What if everyone championed #HumanRights ? What if we all support #ClimateAction ?

How remarkable would the world be if we all played a part in fostering #peace ?

Just imagine if everyone volunteered!

On #LabourDay , we champion a future where everyone has fair opportunities.

Let's tackle inequalities and build a sustainable world together.

#ThisWayToSocialJustice

🚩Identifying & applying innovative solutions in programming,
🚩Empowering 🇰🇭 youth,
🚩Building their capacity!

With UNICEF Cambodia, a fully funded UN Volunteer Carla from Switzerland🇨🇭 does all of the above and more to enrich the development of Cambodia's younger generation!

Age is never a barrier when it comes to making a difference in other people's lives.

'Regardless of my age, I believe that volunteering can bring people together', says Barry Greville-Eyres, a former UN Volunteer Project Manager with UNDP Afghanistan.

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Each year, UNCCD is introducing innovative ways to combat climate change and its effects. To support their efforts and collect substantial data, 126 Online Volunteers engaged through UNV served with UNCCD in 2023. 🥰

Read more: unv.org/Success-storie…

Haiti: The number of displaced people in Port-au-Prince keeps rising as living conditions continue to deteriorate due to ongoing violence.

Despite challenges, humanitarians are making every effort to deliver life-saving assistance.

Latest from UN Humanitarian: reliefweb.int/report/haiti/h…

'To volunteer means every action, no matter how small, fuels the engine of change.' Abiot and Adebukola serve with ECA in Ethiopia, where they monitor and evaluate programme results📈.

Their contribution ensures evidence-based reporting.

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Check out our latest Bulletin from our UN Human Security Unit
#FORESTOkyeman project.

In this edition, get to see how volunteers have been empowered with vital technical skills on proper seedling planting techniques.

Read more➡️ shorturl.at/lQRT0

Volunteers are committed to improving the lives in countries all round the globe - through healthcare services and health education💙.

#WorldImmunizationWeek

As #WorldImmunizationWeek2024 concludes, let's celebrate global health's progress and continue addressing #vaccine hesitancy to ensure no child is left behind. Together, we can protect every child's right to health. #HumanlyPossible #UNVolunteers

Volunteers are uniquely positioned to help ensure that no one is left behind!

UNV's new report focuses on best practices in how national governments & United Nations entities include volunteers in their #LNOB strategies & outlines policy recommendations!

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Annual report of UN Volunteers to the Executive Board is now accessible for the public. Check it out (with all annexes) at undp.org/executive-boar…

44 dedicated community volunteers unite for 1⃣ mission: building climate-resilient, self-reliant communities in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

By knowing the local language and culture, they are the 🔑 that will empower rural communities to adapt to climate change. #PartnerUp

From building local communities to strengthening global initiatives, #volunteers drive social progress.

It’s crucial that we acknowledge the role they play in the society and how their contributions inspires the spirit of service.

Around 6️⃣% of the global population are indigenous people.

UN Volunteers Lidia & Lilian are two of 15 indigenous volunteers supporting UNV advocacy and outreach activities in the communities of Bolivia. There, they work with the Global Environment Facility forestry project🌳🌲

How important are volunteers in community 🏘️ building? Through their engagement, volunteers:

Encourage social connection✔️
Build relationships✔️
Create a sense of belonging✔️
Promote cooperation ✔️

#DYK
OMS Niger recruited 3⃣0⃣3⃣ #OnlineVolunteers to support the campaign against #CervicalCancer . Among them, 59,7% were women♀️ and 38 persons with disabilities. They actively contributed to spreading awareness about prevention and screening methods.

Christian is #WithRefugees 🇵🇪🩶 As the first volunteer with a disability at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Peru, he shares: “Don’t have any fears, United Nations implements necessary accommodations & enables professional development without feeling out of place.”

#DiversityMosaic
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Last year, around 2️⃣7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Volunteers were active in Central- and South America. Volunteers like Yuly contribute to a better world every day🌎.

She supports children's health with UNICEF Colombia, where she plans and carries out early childhood development activities.

You are a young African, aged 18-35?

Here is a chance to join the #54FacesofAfrica campaign, #TellYourStory and spark change.

Tell the world what being African means to you, and what dreams you have for your continent
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Deadline: 20th May 2024