UNV: ensuring inclusion and growth In conversation with the Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteers (UNV), Toily Kurbanov, on the future of volunteerism By Mollie Fraser-Andrews | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2025
A look at the history of United Nations Volunteers In 1970, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish a new age of volunteerism By Ayesha Khan | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2025
Becoming a UN Volunteer and an Online Volunteer By Volunteer Solutions Section (VSS) | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2025
UNV staff in the spotlight Inspiring journeys of service and leadership that drive global change By Adjoa Sika Ahawo, Inas Taha Abbas Hamad, Tapiwa Kamuruko and Bisam Gyawali | FOCUS ON | 1 May 2025
Strategizing for environmental resilience How Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UNEP, is leading the charge for a sustainable future By Anyuli Mercedes Gonzalez-Oliver | FOCUS ON | 1 April 2025
Five decades of environmental action Looking at the past, present and future of the planet’s most important safeguarder, to mark World Earth Day on 22 April By Mollie Fraser-Andrews | FOCUS ON | 1 April 2025
Hidden hazards Find out how the 2025 BRS COPS will take visible global actions to address hazardous chemicals and wastes for a healthier, cleaner planet By Richard Turner | FOCUS ON | 1 April 2025
Leading with empowerment Inside Christian Saunders’ work as Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse By Prisca Chaoui | FOCUS ON | 1 March 2025
A call to action How the Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse approaches the mandate to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse By Clare Francis | FOCUS ON | 1 March 2025