Charles Osei-Mensah served as Minister Plenipotentiary, Counter-Terrorism at the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations when he applied to the Programme: “My decision to participate in the UNITAR Fellowship Programme in Peacemaking and Preventive Diplomacy was motivated by both my professional background and my aspirations to contribute to global peace efforts. With a solid foundation in counterterrorism, I have developed valuable insights into the complexities of security threats, conflict prevention, and fostering cooperation among various actors. I recognized that participating in this programme would present an unparalleled opportunity to deepen my understanding of peacemaking and preventive diplomacy.

17 June 2025, Victoria, Canada - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Victoria, hosted by the University of Victoria, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and capacity in key thematic areas, including oceans, climate and sustainability; innovation and entrepreneurship; decolonisation and Indigenous knowledge; and global health and well-being.

16 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Best Diplomats have established a strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable development, advancing diplomatic practices, and providing high-quality educational experiences for young professionals around the world.

16 June 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – On 7 June, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has launched the 5-month hybrid training programme “UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures: Changemaking Through AI/Digital Storytelling” programme with an online opening ceremony where motivated youth from Hiroshima Prefecture, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, and Vietnam joined. The SDGs and Digital Futures programme will train the youth, aged 15 to 28, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and storytelling in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

16 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – On 29 May 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Greycells, the association of former international civil servants for knowledge-sharing based in Geneva, have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on intergenerational dialogue, capacity-building and knowledge exchange in support of sustainable development.

11 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – In the framework of UN 2.0 Week, UNITAR took part in the “Behavioural Science Panel – Delivering for Impact” held on 10 June 2025, bringing together Nearly 1,000 participants to explore how evidence-based understanding of human behaviour can improve policies, programmes, and outcomes, emphasising its critical role in transforming how the United Nations operates and delivers on its mandate.

Electrical and electronic equipment have revolutionized how we live, work, and communicate, and are today integrated into our daily lives. However, as this equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, e-waste generation is inevitable. Recognizing the need to address e-waste generation and recyclability, UNITAR Sustainable Cycles (SCYCLE) Programme and Microsoft joined forces to tackle this issue. The collaboration, rooted in a shared vision for sustainability, has yielded tangible results.

3 June 2025, Atlanta, Georgia, USA – Senior airport officials and civil aviation authorities from 10 countries including Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Jamaica, Liberia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the US Virgin Islands took part in the “Future-Proofing Airport Development: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management” workshop held in Atlanta on 28-29 May 2025.

02 June 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), and Al Majmaah University celebrated the successful completion of the “Expert in Human Rights Programme” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

30 May 2025, Bogota, Colombia – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the successful resumption of its e-learning diploma programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Colombia. This vital initiative is financially supported by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State.