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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.
29 May 2025, Curitiba, Brazil - Applications are now open for the ninth edition of the Sesi SDG Award, an initiative that recognises outstanding contributions by industries, companies, and civil society organizations towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
28 May 2025, Merida, Mexico - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) Mérida, with the Airport Group of the Southeast (ASUR), continues to strengthen collaboration with UNICEF Mexico to promote and safeguard children’s rights in airports across southeastern Mexico.
28 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – During the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week and its theme “Streets for Life: Making Walking and Cycling Safe”, UNITAR hosted a global webinar titled “AI for Safer Roads” bringing together over 100 participants, including government officials, urban planners, road safety experts, civil society actors, and private sector partners, to explore the potential of data-driven technologies in protecting vulnerable road users, particularly motorcyclists.
26 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – In observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UNITAR Global Water Academy, in collaboration with CIFAL Surrey and RECLAIM Network Plus (EP/W034034/1), hosted a virtual side event, ‘Streams of Change: Exploring the Intersection of Water, Agriculture, and Biodiversity’. The event brought together leading experts in climate resilience, hydrology, sanitation, and water governance to explore the intersections between urban infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity protection.
26 May 2025, Madrid, Spain – The graduation ceremony for students of the Master’s in Sustainable Air Transport Management (MATSM) took place on 9 May 2025 at the iconic Palacio de Linares, Casa América in Madrid.
As the President of the National Breastfeeding Commission of Costa Rica, for Dr. Ruiz Valera, participation in the Regional Forum “The Best Start for Life” The Magic Drop, co-hosted by the Office of the First Lady and Government of El Salvador, highlighted the importance of tracking and recording lactation rooms in Costa Rica, as the country lacked comprehensive data despite existing laws. Following her participation in the forum, the Commission proposed a reform to assign a specific office for evaluating and approving these rooms. This initiative aims to ensure better compliance and support for breastfeeding mothers in workplaces and public areas.
The "Road Data Management System App - OKOA MAISHA" project aimed to streamline incident data collection and improve road safety through technology and awareness initiatives in Tanzania. The project was designed to address critical road safety challenges by leveraging mobile technology for real-time data collection and analysis. This approach was intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic management and accident response.
5 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - We're pleased to announce that UNITAR has officially joined the Villars Institute and the Global Learning Council as a co-founder of the Global Learning Conference — a powerful partnership united by a shared mission to shape the future of education and lifelong learning.
28 April 2025, Miami, USA – CIFAL Miami is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar. The event will take place on 22 and 23 May 2025 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.