UN General Assembly Proclaims 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development
United Nations Volunteers welcomes the historic resolution A/RES/78/127 by the United Nations General Assembly designating the year 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026).
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. This milestone—achieved through the collaboration of Member States of the General Assembly—offers an opportunity to celebrate volunteers and their contributions on a global stage.
As we look ahead to the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026, let's acknowledge the vital role of volunteers as change-makers who weave through the fabric of the 2030 Agenda, helping to accelerate action in the second half of our journey. Their commitment shapes a world where sustainable development is not merely a goal but a shared reality we create together,” said Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed.
The United Nations resolution stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication of volunteers across diverse sectors, advocating for positive change and actively shaping a sustainable future. As the world prepares for the final push towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, this recognition amplifies the role that volunteers play in driving meaningful progress for the future.
The International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development in 2026 is a call for UN Member States to make volunteerism an integral cog in their development pathways to drive forward the Global Goals -- and a recognition that only through collective action and solidarity can we summon the strength to address the challenges that affect us all,” said UNDP Administrator, Achim Steiner.
United Nations Volunteers extends heartfelt gratitude to co-sponsoring countries for their instrumental support.
Volunteering is where passion meets solidarity. As the UN General Assembly calls upon Member States and other stakeholders to recognize volunteers as a global force for change, we hope that passion will meet solidarity in every single corner of the world. UNV is grateful to the General Assembly for its confidence and is getting ready for 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development,” said UNV Executive Coordinator, Toily Kurbanov.
As we look ahead to 2026, United Nations Volunteers stands poised to collaborate, innovate, and amplify the voices and actions of volunteers towards a more equitable and sustainable world.
LOGO COMPETITION FOR IVY 2026: A logo competition was organized from 12 December 2024 through 12 January 2025 to select the most suitable logo for IVY 2026. The official logo was announced on 20 February 2025.
联合国大会宣布2026年为国际志愿人员促进可持续发展年
联合国志愿人员欢迎联合国大会将2026年定为可持续发展国际志愿人员年(IVY 2026)的历史性决议A/RES/78/127。
联合国大会宣布2026年为国际志愿人员促进可持续发展年。通过大会会员国的合作实现这一里程碑,为庆祝志愿人员及其在全球舞台上的贡献提供了机会。
展望2026年可持续发展志愿人员国际年,让我们承认志愿者作为变革者的重要作用,他们贯穿2030年议程的结构,帮助加快我们旅程后半段的行动。他们的承诺塑造了一个世界,可持续发展不仅仅是一个目标,而是我们共同创造的共同现实,“联合国副秘书长阿米娜穆罕默德说。
联合国决议证明了不同部门志愿者的坚定承诺和奉献精神,倡导积极变革并积极塑造可持续的未来。随着世界为实现可持续发展目标的最后努力做准备,这一认可放大了志愿者在推动未来有意义进步方面所发挥的作用。
2026年志愿人员促进可持续发展国际年呼吁联合国会员国将志愿服务作为推动全球目标发展道路的组成部分,并认识到只有通过集体行动和团结,我们才能发挥力量应对影响我们所有人的挑战,“联合国开发计划署署长阿希姆施泰纳说。
联合国志愿人员衷心感谢共同赞助国提供的工具性支持。
志愿服务是激情与团结相遇的地方。随着联合国大会呼吁会员国和其他利益攸关方承认志愿人员是全球变革力量,我们希望激情将在世界每个角落达到团结。联合国志愿人员组织感谢大会的信任,并准备2026年作为国际可持续发展志愿人员年,“联合国志愿人员执行协调员Toily Kurbanov说。
展望2026年,联合国志愿人员随时准备合作、创新和扩大志愿人员的声音和行动,走向一个更加公平和可持续的世界。
LOGO Competition for IVY 2026 : 2024 年 12 月 12 日至 2025 年 1 月 12 日举办了标志竞赛,为 IVY 2026 选择最合适的标识。official logo官方标志于2025年2月20日公布。
