War remains a matter of great concern to humanity. Recent conflicts have demonstrated that the ravages of war continue to have a devastating impact especially on the civilian population.
War might be the “end of the law” as one said, but…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) Online Certificate on International Law and the UN system offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international law or international relations, and professionals working in…
Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are the predominant legal method for addressing transboundary environmental problems. Adopted by States, MEAs are standard-settings instruments for effective global environmental protection. However, nowadays some States, particularly least…
While the Charter of the UN has often been regarded as the constitution of the Organization, resolutions adopted by its principal organs may be considered its laws.
This workshop provides training on how to go about drafting a UN Resolution, from the rules, terminology…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.
UNITAR designs and conducts close to 500…
This Programme will tap into Sudan’s immense economic potential by harnessing the latent talent of its currently displaced human capital. Inspired by the handful of start-ups that have cropped up in Sudan during the recent crisis, our rapid-response Programme will invite innovators and…
La relación entre el comercio y la seguridad alimentaria está recibiendo cada vez más atención, tanto en la agenda de comercio como en la de desarrollo, al reconocerse el comercio como uno de los medios para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Este curso aborda los…
The International Law of Treaties is a set of international principles and rules regulating the conclusion procedure of treaties, as well as the issues of operation, amendments and modifications, termination, suspension and invalidity of treaties. For those involved in the drafting,…
International organizations are playing an increasingly important role in the international legal order. They are active in virtually all fields of human activity, they regularly conclude international treaties and continuously interact with other actors of international law. Nowadays,…
For the adequate implementation of and compliance with MEAs at a national level, there is a need to raise awareness on International Environmental Law (IEL) and develop specific capacities for its implementation at the national level. This course explores the the technical and procedural…