Sweden reinforces partnership with UNV with focus on disability inclusion
The strength of the UNV-Sweden partnership was again reinforced this week, following the conclusion of annual consultations between UNV and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), as well as the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
Acknowledging the depth of commitment and engagement between UNV and Sweden, UNV Executive Coordinator Mr Toily Kurbanov described the partnership as going far beyond a funding relationship, thanking Sweden for “being a great enabler of UNV results”.
Contributing to an inclusive future through leadership and participation
With the International Day of Persons with Disabilities coming up on 3 December, we share the stories of two UN Volunteers with disabilities serving in Serbia and Ukraine. Read more about how they are facilitating a more accessible and inclusive future. The theme for this year's commemoration is: Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.
Milanka Nikolic is a national UN Volunteer Human Rights Associate with OHCHR in Serbia. Her assignment is fully funded by the Government of Sweden.
Her involvement in volunteering and interest to learn more about human rights and UN core values led her to join the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme.
My work area has always been activism, primarily for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, alongside promoting media literacy and social media education.