Women as UN Volunteers: Building an Equal World
Designing an advocacy campaign to encourage more women across West and Central Africa to volunteer and forge a gender equal world.
CLIENT
United Nations Volunteers West and Central Africa
THE CHALLENGE
Incentivize more women to apply for UN Volunteers positions in West and Central Africa
THE OUTCOME
Showcase the efforts of current UN Volunteers in the region who are contributing to the promotion of gender equality and advocating for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls
Spark curiosity among women around volunteer opportunities, with a final aim of reaching gender parity amongst the UN Volunteers in the region.
Given the leading role that women play in addressing the many development and peace challenges in the region, it is essential to promote their inclusion and provide them with substantial support, ranging from capacity building to access to opportunities.
- Véronique Zidi-Aporeigah, UNV Regional Manager for West and Central Africa