United Nations Volunteers

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United Nations Volunteers is a UN program that promotes volunteerism worldwide by mobilizing volunteers to support peace, development, and humanitarian efforts.


Statements (62)
Predicate Object
instanceOf United Nations programme
development organization
humanitarian organization
peacebuilding organization
volunteerism organization
abbreviation UNV
beneficiaries UN entities
host governments
local communities
countryHeadquarters Germany
establishedBy United Nations General Assembly
fieldOfWork capacity development
climate action
crisis response
electoral assistance
humanitarian assistance
peacebuilding
sustainable development
volunteerism
focusesOn Sustainable Development Goals
governance and peacebuilding
inclusion and equality
poverty reduction
resilience-building
formerHeadquarters Geneva, Switzerland
foundingResolution UN General Assembly Resolution 2659 (XXV)
hasProgramme Corporate Volunteerism partnerships
UN University Volunteers
UN Youth Volunteers
headquarteredIn Bonn, Germany
inception 1970
language English
French
Spanish
mandate integrate volunteerism into development programming
mobilize volunteers for peace and development
promote volunteerism worldwide
mission contribute to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide
offers Online Volunteer opportunities
UN Volunteer assignments
parentOrganization United Nations
partOf United Nations development system
programType UN volunteer deployment programme
online volunteering programme
promotes South-South cooperation through volunteerism
integration of volunteerism into national policies
recognition of volunteer contributions
reportsTo United Nations General Assembly through UNDP Executive Board
shortName UNV
supports United Nations system
website https://www.unv.org
worksWith UN Women
UN peacekeeping missions
UNDP
UNFPA
UNHCR
UNICEF
WFP
civil society organizations
community-based organizations
national governments
private sector partners

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
United Nations Development Group
hasMember
United Nations Volunteers ("UN Youth Volunteers")
hasProgramme
Bonn ("United Nations Volunteers headquarters")
hostsOrganization
United Nations Mission in Liberia
includesPersonnelType
Expanded Programme on Immunization ("United Nations programme")
organizationType
United Nations Volunteers ("UN volunteer deployment programme")
programType

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