Promoting indigenous rights and fighting against racial discrimination in Bolivia

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Being an international UN Volunteer enabled me to increase my knowledge about issues regarding the rights of indigenous peoples… Bolivia is exceptionally rich in culture, with more than 36 indigenous groups facing very different realities and human rights problems. I had the chance to work with many of these people by giving training on human rights, and specifically on the rights of indigenous peoples.

La Paz, Bolivia: My experience as a UNV Human Rights Specialist working with the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Bolivia is, after two years of work, exceptional.

Online communication at UNFPA Bolivia

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Today, in our Web 2.0 world, a big part of communication needs to be focused on the Internet. This means, on one hand, developing ways to be present and visible on the web and, on the other hand, to demonstrate to colleagues that online communication is essential.

La Paz, Bolivia: As a UN Volunteer I am a part of the Communications Department at the United Nations Population Fund in Bolivia (UNFPA Bolivia). I contribute to different communications projects such as the development of the online communications strategy. Its implementation quadrupled UNFPA Bolivia’s online visits in less than a year.

How to support UNV financially

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When partners fund UNV’s work they can increase the visibility of their international engagement and promote people-centered development cooperation. In addition to broadening participation by supporting UN Volunteers in their field assignments, funding partners also assist UNV to uphold the value and global recognition of volunteerism. Funding UNV is possible through the UNV Special Voluntary Fund and Full Funding Programme.

Special Voluntary Fund

Promoting Volunteerism and Exchanges in Africa in the Context of the 2030 Agenda and the Agenda 2063

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It is estimated that there are 12.1 million full time equivalent volunteers in Africa with the highest proportion of people volunteering informally (86 per cent).  Several countries in the continent have formulated and adopted volunteer policies and laws to strengthen an enabling environment for volunteering to thrive in Africa.

Promoting Volunteerism and Exchanges in Africa in the Context of the 2030 Agenda and the Agenda 2063

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On 23 October 2019, the event under the theme” Promoting Volunteerism and Exchanges in Africa” will take place in Kigali, Rwanda. The event is co-organized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, African Union, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, Secretariat of the Plan of Action to Integrate Volunteering into the 2030 Agenda, and African - German Youth Initiative (AGYI) GIZ support program. The event will be a platform to discuss how Africa can position volunteering as one of the mechanisms which make a greater contribution in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

It is estimated that there are 12.1 million full time equivalent volunteers in Africa with the highest proportion of people volunteering informally (86 per cent).  Several countries in the continent have formulated and adopted volunteer policies and laws to strengthen an enabling environment for volunteering to thrive in Africa.

UNV Overview

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Below are linked resources to help you learn more about the mission and mandate of UNV, along with its history and value in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In order to also read the latest “volunteer voices” from the field and news about UNV’s activities and partners - go often to unv.org and follow our Facebook/twitter and instagram accounts @UNVolunteers.

Volunteer in your country: Requirements

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The minimum age for a national UN Volunteer is 18 and there is no upper age limit. A minimal level of higher education and professional competency, and certain personal qualifications, are necessary.

UNDP EB Decisions (DP/2019/25)

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United Nations Volunteers: report of the Administrator

The Executive Board

UNDP EB Report (DP/2019/19)

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This report presents the results achieved by UNV during the first year of its four-year Strategic Framework, 2018-2021. Noting the accomplishments, the report reflects on the organizational transformation and strategic repositioning during 2018 and looks to the future. The organization is now better focused and reorganized to deliver on its dual mandate of mobilizing volunteers to support the United Nations peace, development and human rights agenda and advocating for the importance of volunteerism for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

The report (in six languages) and annexes (English only) are available on the Executive Board website.

Young Volunteer with UNICEF creates education opportunities in her home region in Uganda

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Ichumar Sylivia Lorot is a UN Youth Advocate for education with UNICEF in Uganda. Below Ichumar tells her volunteer story of how she gives back to her community through advocating for SDG 4, and the right to education for every child.

The conditions in the pastoral community of Karamoja region in North Eastern Uganda, reliant on subsistance argriculture, make it difficult to prioritize children's education without sensitizing the population to the long-term importance of school for every child. According to a 2017 survey by UNICEF, only 60 percent of young people are in school. Girls are largely looked at as a source of bride wealth while boys herd cattle for most of their lives - both responsibilities denying them an opportunity to study.

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