Over a thousand UN Volunteers have served in UNMIK since the beginning of the Mission in 1999. Currently, there are approximately 24 UN Volunteers deployed in UNMIK, coming from all regions of the world.
In Kosovo, UN Volunteers' responsibilities range from writing press releases, providing political briefings, providing legal assistance, actively engaging in community initiatives, troubleshooting IT issues, and treating injuries. All UN Volunteers help UNMIK implement its mandate in municipalities across Kosovo.
UN Volunteers were first deployed to Kosovo in 1999, when a peacekeeping mission was established after more than a decade of conflict and months of airstrikes. In the years that followed, thousands of UN Volunteers dedicated their time, skills and energy to helping the people of Kosovo rebuild their lives.
We don't just talk about it, we do it. UN Volunteers go beyond their official duties at UNMIK to help local communities. We launch awareness campaigns on key issues such as environmental protection, hold fundraising events and collaborate with local NGOs.
Every 5 December, we also celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) by organizing a series of activities through close cooperation with UNDP UNV and local volunteer groups, and all staff members are invited to participate.