UN Volunteers (@UNVolunteers) / X

UN Volunteers

39.6K posts

UN Volunteers

@UNVolunteers

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Executive Coordinator: @ToilyKurbanov

132 countries

Joined April 2011

Pinned
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
May 30
2025 at a glance. 🔹Total number of UN Volunteers: 17,169 🔹UNVs from the Global South: 15,967 🔹 Nationalities represented: 182 🔹 Ages: 18-80 🔹 Persons with disabilities: 325 🔹 Women's representation: 60% UNV's Annual Report is now live: unv.org/annual-report/…
2.2K
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
1h
7%. That’s how much humanitarian funding is delivered through local actors. Yet these are the very people who understand local needs, have earned people’s trust and remain part of the solution long after the emergency ends. UN Volunteers are the 7% worth investing in.
00:00
153
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
6h
Replying to @UNVolunteers
Nigeria delivered a statement on behalf of the African members of the Executive Board: Chad, @CotedivoireOnu, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, @RwandaUN, @PmTunisia, and @ZambiaMissionUN
402
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
6h
Replying to @UNVolunteers
Germany delivered a statement on behalf of a group of States: @BGmission, @CanadaUN, @CZMissionNY, @IrishMissionUN, @LuxembourgUN, @NorwayUN, @SwedenUN, and @TC_BMDT
453
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"We pay our tribute to UN Volunteers, particularly those working in dangerous or fragile settings. China looks forward to continuing to work with UNV to strengthen global volunteer exchanges and build a shared future for humanity." @Chinamission2un at #UNDPEB
348
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"We value UNV for its role in advancing volunteerism for sustainable development. Skilled and rapidly deployable UN Volunteers remain essential to the @UN system delivering on the ground. We welcome the designation of 2026 as International Volunteer Year. This is an
484
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"Thailand regularly supports the UNV Special Voluntary Fund to help deliver effective peace and development services. We remain committed to working with UNV, including in promoting the 2026 International Year of Volunteers #IVY2026." @ThailandUN at #UNDPEB
430
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"Tanzania values UNV’s agility, especially in funding constraints. UN Volunteers advance all 17 SDGs, and we recognise the contributions of 23 Tanzanians serving as international UN Volunteers advancing south-south and regional cooperation." @TZUnitedNations at #UNDPEB
290
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"For Small Island Developing States, volunteerism remains an instrument for capacity development. We appreciate important support from UNV, but we believe there is significant potential for more support, including in climate-related challenges." @comorosonu at #UNDPEB
217
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"Since 2019, the number of UN Volunteers has doubled, demonstrating the interest across the @UN system. Volunteerism has its own value that complements the work of UN staff. We trust the #IVY2026 will bring attention to the role of volunteerism globally." @RussiaUN at #UNDPEB
233
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"We commend UNV for concluding the 2022-25 Strategic Framework with such exceptional results. Kazakhstan’s partnership with UNV is multifaceted as a programme country, host country, partner and donor. Kazakhstan is committed to south-south cooperation through the UNV full
211
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"300 volunteers served in Türkiye, advancing women’s empowerment and responding to crises. Türkiye welcomes the designation of 2026 as #VolunteerYear, as it elevates the visibility of volunteerism."@TC_BMDT at #UNDPEB
303
UN Volunteers
@UNVolunteers
9h
"Japan welcomes increasing opportunities for volunteers with disabilities and growing engagement of older volunteers, as well as UNV’s efforts to promote inter-generational volunteerism." @JapanMissionUN at #UNDPEB
267