Conflict. Hunger. Displacement. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies. The United Nations is on the ground—and with them are UN Volunteers: supporting peacekeepers, keeping essential …
Migration regularization is the process by which a country grants legal status to non-nationals living there without proper documentation. This process aims to protect their human rights—in particular, to reduce exploitation, and further to improve data …
In a significant step towards encouraging global volunteer action for the International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026, the Republic of Kazakhstan has established the world’s first National Organizing Committee. This committee will lead the national efforts for …
In 1970, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish a new age of volunteerism The history of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) starts from 1968 with its first mention, to present day in 2025 where it deploys thousands of UN Volunteers and Online …
UN Today in conversation with the Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteers, Toily Kurbanov, on the future of volunteerism. My career led me to UNV in twists and turns,” begins Toily Kurbanov, UNV Executive Coordinator. Reflecting on his journey, …
United Nations Volunteers' research paper, The Contribution of Volunteering in Human Mobility Contexts, highlights the role of volunteers in helping people on the move. It shows through evidence how volunteering fills in gaps in humanitarian assistance …
Research shows that the world population has been growing older for decades and today is more aged than ever. By 2070, it's expected that 20 percent of people will be aged 65 or older. However, this increase won't be the same everywhere. In regions …
On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake hit along the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions. Around five million people have been affected, especially those in remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads and …
World Health Day is a reminder that every child deserves access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, and a safe environment to grow and thrive. Championing the health of our future generation are UN Volunteers, Alec Mkwamba and Milamedinar Vaz in Guinea …
Since reporting in April 2024 on making web applications accessible for persons with disabilities, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) has improved its web application accessibility for persons with disabilities by conducting comprehensive testing and aiming …
On 29 March 2025, a earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. According to UN News, more than 1,600 are reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts. UNV is ready to support the …
In 2024, the United Nations in Madagascar initiated one of its most ambitious volunteer recruitment drives, enlisting 32 UN Volunteers to promote peacebuilding and social cohesion within their communities. All volunteers were Malagasy nationals. Among them …
In the lead up to International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on UN Volunteers around the globe who contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 5—gender equality. Among them are volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) …
In the lead up to International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on the grassroots-level support of UN Volunteers around the globe. This story focuses on Alizée Pellen from France, UN Volunteer Programme Analyst with the United Nations Development …
More than 280 Online Volunteers, including three persons with disabilities, supported a study on how to build a more supportive environment for young entrepreneurs in the Asia Pacific region, especially those from underserved communities. From Margins to …
In the lead up to International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of UN Volunteers around the globe. Areeg Abass is one of them—hailing from Sudan, she serves as a UN Volunteer Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and …
More than five hundred designs from around the globe competed for the honour of becoming the official logo for the International Volunteer Year 2026. This logo competition, held from 5 December 2024 to 12 January 2025, sought to find a design that would …
Armaan Khan is an Irish national and serves as a fully funded UN Volunteer to improve the justice system and promote fair governance with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LAO PDR). His volunteer …
Sixteen UN Volunteers with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support Liberia’s LEH GO GREEN project. This European Union-funded project focuses on forest users and forest fringe communities in Liberia's Northwest and Southeastern …
Education shapes lives, unlocks potential, and builds stronger societies. On this International Day of Education, we share glimpses of the work of UN Volunteers who make learning more accessible and inclusive across West and Central Africa. In northeast …
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