Facilitated a global dialogue on 'From Words to Action for Better NCD Outcomes' during the World Health Summit, 2022 with ministers from around the globe, leaders of international organizations, members of the G7 and G20, representatives from the European Union and African Union.

Partnered with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India to implement evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing premature mortality from NCD.

Myanmar Develops Cost-Efficient Plan to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases with Support from UNITAR's Division on NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building

A panel discussion on Tackling NCD during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Workshop with Manchester Metropolitan University on developing policy briefs on alcohol consumption studies in the Republic of Rwanda

India Launches Online Training for NYKS Youth Volunteers in Partnership with UNITAR

Collaborated with the Ministry of Health, the Republic of Rwanda and Rwanda Biomedical Centre to develop a National Strategy and Costed Action Plan for NCD prevention and control.

28 January 2025, Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Rivers State University, has officially launched CIFAL Nigeria, a new addition to the CIFAL Global Network. The Centre is dedicated to capacity-building for public servants, policymakers, and leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to drive sustainable development in Rivers State, Nigeria, and beyond.

16 January 2025, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) office in New York, in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), hosted an orientation course on the work of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at UN Headquarters in New York for new delegates. With around 125 attendees, the event provided diplomats, UN officials, and key stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of ECOSOC’s crucial role in advancing sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. 

22 January 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - Lucretia Dreyer is an advocate for disability inclusion in South Africa. Driven to empower youth and bridge the digital divide, Lucretia is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and assistive technologies can enhance the learning experience for children with disabilities in STEM.