27 November 2025, Madrid, Spain – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Madrid, Spain (CIFAL Madrid), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, has launched a new online course titled Safe and Sustainable Mobility. The course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical tools to advance safe, sustainable and inclusive mobility worldwide.

25 November 2025, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, hosted by the airport group ASUR. Joined the international observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a United Nations initiative aimed at raising awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and eliminating all forms of gender-based violence.

25 November 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – As e-commerce expands, the food delivery sector is also expanding globally. The Boston Consulting Group estimates that e-commerce will account for 41 percent of global retail sales by 2027, a significant increase from the 18 percent in 2017. The adoption of e-commerce as a business model extends to various sectors, including food providers and restaurants. This trend has resulted in companies employing local motorcycle riders to deliver food and parcels, leading to the emergence of a new job opportunities, predominantly as delivery riders. This shift has also been accompanied by a growing number of motorcycle riders on the road and traffic crashes involving food delivery and non-food delivery motorcycle drivers.

14 November 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR successfully concluded the 2025 edition of the Collaborative Leadership for Social Development workshop, bringing together diplomats, government officials, and representatives of Permanent Missions based in Geneva for a three-day capacity-building training. The workshop strengthens leadership and collaboration skills among Geneva’s international community, emphasizing inclusivity, responsibility, and shared action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

12 November 2025, Doha, Qatar - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) actively participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosting three Solutions Sessions and contributing to other key discussions that advanced the global dialogue on inclusive growth, education, and governance.

10 November 2025, Jeju, Republic of Korea – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in the Republic of Korea (CIFAL Jeju), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, successfully organized a four-day workshop from 16-19 September on “AI and Transnational Organized Crimes.”

9 October 2025, Bangkok, Thailand - The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have launched the second phase of the Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life (SM4A4L) programme in FIA Region II (Asia-Pacific), with support from the FIA Foundation.

5 November 2025, Malaga, Spain — The Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC), in collaboration with the City of Málaga, the University of Málaga, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), announced a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration in international arbitration, trade, and sustainable development. The agreement was formalised during the inauguration of the SHAC European Hub in Malaga, positioning the city as a key European centre linking Shanghai and Europe in commercial dispute resolution and global cooperation.

5 November 2025, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Curitiba, Brazil, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have renewed their cooperation agreement to strengthen their long-standing alliance in promoting sustainable development and capacity-building across the regional, national, and continental levels.

4 November 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - In the first-ever Spanish-language episode of the Learning with Leaders podcast, featuring His Excellency Ambassador Luis Gallegos, a seasoned Ecuadorian diplomat and one of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and inclusion. H.E. Mr Luis Gallegos is a distinguished diplomat who has represented Ecuador in several countries, including Australia, El Salvador, and the United States. He has also served as Ecuador’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in both New York and Geneva.