SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Some of them load trucks with big boxes full of food and hygiene items. Others are rushing to distribute printed handouts outlining the basic principles of hygiene in the context of COVID-19. Yet others are sitting in front of their laptops at home or reaching each household in remote and affected areas, assisting health or social workers, delivering food or disseminating the handouts.
19 May 2020
Europe and Central Asia
Success stories
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
18 May 2020
Article
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Minsun Kim was searching through the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs website when she stumbled upon an opportunity that well matched her qualifications and aspirations – serving as a UN Youth Volunteer in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kosovo*. Her assignment was fully funded by the Republic of Korea.
11 May 2020
Europe and Central Asia
Success stories
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
Media coverage of the story about Health Community Volunteers, trained and equipped by UN Volunteers, work in relation to COVID-19 response in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, April 2020
07 May 2020
Article
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
Media coverage of the story about Health Community Volunteers, trained and equipped by UN Volunteers, work in relation to COVID-19 response in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, April 2020
07 May 2020
Article
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
UN Community Volunteers Milena Reljic, David Georgiev and Nikola Josipovic are busy with initiatives related to the COVID-19 outbreak, as many other development workers are. They help Roma communities, to which they also belong, to tackle COVID-19 global challenges, and ensure that the interests of the Roma are given due attention and delivered upon.
29 April 2020
Europe and Central Asia
Success stories
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Awareness-raising and dissemination of information materials are paramount for COVID-19 prevention. Therefore, UNHCR, through its civil society partners, is ensuring outreach to refugee communities.
As part of a dedicated information campaign for COVID-19 prevention, UNHCR facilitated the printing of information materials and disseminating them through partner organizations in locations where refugees and asylum seekers reside. Posters, for example, depict hygiene measures and restrictions on gatherings and travel, and guide on maintaining social distancing.
24 April 2020
Europe and Central Asia
Success stories
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and declared state of emergency in Bosnia and Herzegovina, vulnerable children, especially unaccompanied and separated children, are at higher risk of experiencing a disruption of basic social services.
23 April 2020
Europe and Central Asia
Success stories
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
23 April 2020
Article
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
23 April 2020
Article
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