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Marking the International Year of Volunteers tenth anniversary (IYV+10)

Marking the International Year of Volunteers tenth anniversary (IYV+10). “…Volunteerism is a powerful force that engages people in tackling development challenges. That’s why UNV promotes volunteerism throughout the world as a way to contribute to peace and development”.

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Marking the International Year of Volunteers tenth anniversary (IYV+10)

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  1. Marking the International Year of Volunteers tenth anniversary (IYV+10)

  2. “…Volunteerism is a powerful force that engages people in tackling development challenges. That’s why UNV promotes volunteerism throughout the world as a way to contribute to peace and development”

  3. International Year of Volunteers 2001 • UN General Assembly proclaimed 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers in recognition of the valuable contribution of voluntary action in addressing global issues • UNV designated as the focal point for the Year’s preparation, implementation and follow-up • 123 national committees were created • Large numbers of stakeholders through internet at all levels (World Volunteer Web)

  4. IYV+10 2011 • Enhance and expand results of IYV • Develop national strategies • Showcase volunteerism for peace and development in different thematic areas during UN Days (health, environment, human rights…) • Showcase diversity of volunteerism (types of schemes, volunteer profiles…) • Some events: • Launch on 5/12 • Summit on volunteerism and MDGs in NY 3/2011 • Events of stakeholders around the world • Exhibition Volunteers of the World • 2 UNGA sessions on IYV+10 in September 2011

  5. IYV+10 Consultative Meeting Oct 2009 • More than 40 diverse stakeholders attended • Global Plan of Action • Reference documents produced: • Global Call for Action • Vision Statement

  6. Tools • Worldvolunteerweb.org • Onlinevolunteering.org • Guidance notes for stakeholders • Opportunities for Action document • IYV News Flashes, internal and external social networking tools

  7. Merci! Gracias! Thank you!

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