21 March 2025, Merida, Mexico — Celebrating 20 years of leadership in hurricane risk management and operational resilience, the 20th International Hurricane Seminar brought together distinguished experts from around the world for two days of collaborative learning, strategic dialogue, and forward-looking action.

13 March 2025, Geneva Switzerland - UNITAR co-sponsored a special commemoration of International Women’s Day on Friday 7th of March, an event organized by the United Nations Office at Geneva, the EU Delegation, and UN Women at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

13 March 2025, Quezon City, Philippines- The International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Quezon City, Philippines (CIFAL Philippines) is pleased to announce its 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Annual Report. The publication is centered on themes including gender equality, migration, and sustainability, underscoring CIFAL Philippines’ consistent commitment to empowering communities with innovative and transformative approaches to build a more inclusive future for all.

11 March 2025, Newcastle, Australia - The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report 2024 of the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Newcastle (CIFAL Newcastle) is a collective effort by the University of Newcastle community and broader stakeholder engagement. The report details linkages between SDGs, the university and the community as a whole, illuminating opportunities for stakeholders to foster partnerships and work towards common goals.

11 March 2025, Geneva - UNITAR, Chengdu United Prosperity Technology Co., Ltd., and the Chengdu Cultural Industry Chamber of Commerce signed a Letter of Agreement on 7 March 2025 to launch the Prosperity Alliance Chengdu. The new Chengdu centre joins other UNITAR Prosperity Alliance centres that aim to drive sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships, capacity-building programmes and innovative solutions.

10 March 2025, San Salvador, El Salvador –In partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Innovation Institute, UNITAR kicks off its Airports and Economic Development Training Programme multi-regional workshop series in San Salvador, El Salvador on 4-5 March 2025.

10 March 2024, Jeju, South Korea – the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders In Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) is pleased to announce its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2024 Progress report. The publication is centred on the 2024 theme “Inventive Minds, Sustainable Solutions: Driving SDG Achievements in the Asia-Pacific" as the activities and theme underscore CIFAL Jeju’s consistent commitment to transform communities with innovative approaches to build a more inclusive and resilient future for all.

8 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On this International Women’s Day, I am pleased to announce that I joined the International Gender Champions. Today, we must all answer the call to action to achieve a future where the rights, equality, and empowerment of all women and girls are fully realized. The theme, For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment., serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality is not just a goal—it is a necessity.

7 March Nadi, Fiji – On 7 March 2025, the UNITAR “Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme 2024” concluded with the end of a five-day intensive workshop in Fiji. The workshop brought together 17 professionals from 11 Pacific Island and Asian countries, committed to advancing women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and strengthening disaster resilience in their communities. They were selected from over 130 participants who completed the first phase of the programme.

05 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has joined the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) AI Skills Coalition, reinforcing its commitment to equipping professionals in multilateral diplomacy with the necessary AI knowledge and skills to navigate today’s digital landscape.