Dili, Timor-Leste: The winners of an essay competition on the theme of volunteerism were awarded prizes by President José Ramos-Horta and Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Atul Khare at a ceremony held at UNMIT Headquarters on 5 December, International Volunteer Day.  Read article

New York, USA: Un groupe de 45 volontaires VNU est arrivé au Timor-Leste pour participer aux travaux préparatoires les élections, les premières après l'indépendance. Venus de 21 pays, ils constituent le premier contingent des 250 volontaires VNU attendus pour participer aux préparatifs de ces élections cruciales pour le pays déchiré par les dissenssions.  Read article

New York, USA: A group of 45 United Nations Volunteers (UNV) have arrived in Timor-Leste to join preparations for the strife-torn country’s first post-independence elections next year.  Read article

Dili City, Timor Leste: A series of activities are being undertaken in Dili City, capital of Timor Leste, to celebrate the International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December.   Read article

Bonn, Germany: As the United Nations commemorates the third International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May, paying tribute to those who serve in peacekeeping operations, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) are also being honoured for their dedication and courage in helping improve the lives of millions of people in war-torn and post-conflict countries across the globe.  Read article