22 June 2009
by Luu Thi Ngoc Anh
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| Indra gives a presentation about Food safety (Photo by Betty Nguyen) |
In a departure from his usual routine, Indra spent a week of breaks and lunchtimes trawling the offices of other UN agencies in Ha Noi, collecting communication and educational materials. In the days to come, these materials would be put to use in displays at the volunteer fair – the second part of International Volunteer Day 2008 (IVD) celebration in Ha Noi.
Indra is a 54 year old international UNV volunteer – Food Safety Specialist working for the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ha Noi.
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27 May 2009
by Khamsavath Chanthavysouk
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| Khamsavath Chanthavysouk |
Since starting my assignment as an international UNV volunteer – Gender Specialist in Viet Nam, I have been frequently asked why I, as a man, chose to work in the gender field – a female-dominated field. I of course asked myself the same question many times. When asked, I simply answer that I hold a strong belief in gender equality and in social justice. Some are impressed by my answer, some are surprised, and some are cynical. From my humble experiences, I have discovered that this answer can sometimes be quite unconvincing or insufficient. Alas, most of the time, I do not get a chance to elaborate my answer.
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