In an effort to tackle the global crisis of road traffic collisions, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have officially launched the second phase of their worldwide initiative “Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life” (SM4A4L) for the Asia-Pacific region. This launch, which took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 7 to 8 October 2025, marks a milestone in the determination to reduce preventable deaths and injuries on the region’s roads.

22 October 2025, Bangkok, Thailand - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Bangkok (CIFAL Bangkok), an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), has announced the launch of a leadership training titled “Sustainable Leadership in Crisis”, to be held from 18 to 22 November 2025.

17 October 2025, Merida, Mexico – As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, in coordination with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), hosted a workshop entitled “Education for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer”. The initiative aimed to encourage self-examination and promote timely health care among airport employees and service providers.

15 October 2025, Beirut, Lebanon - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Lebanon (CIFAL Lebanon), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, is pleased to present a workshop titled “Strengthening Project Impact through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)” on 26-28 November 2025.

New York, USA, 7-8 October 2025 - UNITAR joined forces with the Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum 2025, hosted with the support of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services and in collaboration with Together for Safer Roads. The Forum brought together leading stakeholders from public and private fleets, innovative safety technology companies, policy experts, and road safety advocates, as well as federal, state, and city agencies, non-profits, and universities, for the common goal of advancing road safety.

14 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Executive Director of UNITAR and UN Assistant Secretary-General, has built a distinguished career in sustainable development and international cooperation, guided by a deep commitment to people, equality, justice, and peace. In the fourth episode of the Learning with Leaders podcast, listeners are invited to meet UNITAR’s Executive Director and hear her reflections on the journey that has shaped her leadership.

09 October 2025, Monaco City, Monaco - An important agreement was signed at the Monaco Yacht Show between NAVIGO, the centre for innovation and development in the nautical sector; GIOYA Higher Education Institution, a learning business club for leaders; and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

8 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On 30 September and 1 October 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through its Global Water Academy, successfully hosted the 42nd UN-Water Meeting at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

6 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The Advisory Board of UNITAR’s Division for People and Social Development convened on 12 September 2025. The session, chaired by UNITAR’s Executive Director, UN Assistant Secretary-General Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, underscored the Division’s central role in equipping individuals, institutions, and governments with the skills and capacities needed to meet today’s pressing global challenges.

30 September 2025, Toronto, Canada - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Canada, CIFAL York, an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), will co-host the upcoming “Ctrl+S Culture: AI and Heritage in a Digital World International Virtual Conference”. The event was organised in partnership with ICCROM, First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR), Youth.Heritage.Africa (YHA), and the Flanders AI Academy (VAIA will take place online from 19 to 21 November 2025.