Displaying 1 - 10 of 128
17 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce its membership in the Advisory Council of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR). As an Advisory Council member, UNITAR joins CSHR’s extensive network dedicated to advancing human rights in sports through multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and cross-sectoral collaboration.
12 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sovereign Order of Malta at UNITAR’s headquarters in Geneva. This strategic partnership aims to address the global challenge of human trafficking through collaborative efforts over the next five years.
9 December 2024, Doha, Qatar - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the ADN Group hosted the fourth edition of World Negotiation Day in a new location, Doha, Qatar, in partnership with Doha Forum. The event highlighted the crucial role of negotiation in addressing emerging challenges, while also exploring the impacts of power imbalances, shifting strategic dynamics, time constraints and cultural and communication barriers on bilateral negotiations.
28 November 2024 Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ADN Group, in partnership with the Doha Forum, are proud to announce the agenda and panelists for the upcoming Doha World Negotiation Day taking place at the Sheraton Grand, in Doha, Qatar on December 9th, 2024 (15:00 – 18:00).
28 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and ADN Group are proud to announce the fourth edition of World Negotiation Day, taking place in Doha on December 9th 2024. Doha World Negotiation Day 2024 will take place in association with, and generously supported by the Doha Forum. Nominations for 'Doha Best Negotiator of the Year' are open now.
26 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has successfully concluded the inaugural edition of the Certificate on Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills, further establishing its leadership in providing advanced AI education for global professionals. This two-week intensive online programme brought together a diverse group of participants, all eager to build core competencies in AI and deepen their understanding of AI-driven solutions for diplomacy, strategic planning, communication, and negotiations.
24 October 2024, In September, Member States came together to adopt a visionary Pact for the Future aimed at aligning international efforts with contemporary realities and future challenges. Today, on UN Day, the six research and training institutes of the United Nations reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Pact of the Future through specialized knowledge, learning, research and training for the UN system – benefitting the world as a whole.
18 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and EU Business School Switzerland (EUBS) are pleased to announce the successful commencement of the Master in Digital International Relations and Diplomacy. The first edition of this new and innovative programme kicked off with an introductory workshop led by Dr Elodie Tranchez at the UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva, providing participants with a comprehensive overview of key concepts within the UN System. Students gained real-world insights and explored how these frameworks are applied in international organizations.
16 October 2024, Beijing, China - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Social Impact Investment Foundation (SIIF) have officially signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing, announcing the establishment of the United Nations Global Leadership & ESG Programme.
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) successfully concluded their first cohort of the joint Executive Diploma Programme in Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Governance.