19 September 2025, New York, NY - The Education for Tomorrow conference at the UN united global leaders, academics, and innovators to rethink education for the tech-driven future. Hosted by UNITAR and partners, it highlighted the role of AI, interdisciplinary learning, and a new concept called Industrialogy in promoting sustainability and global cooperation. Key launches included the Global Think Tank for STEAM Education and a hands-on workshop aligning education with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

22 September 2025, New York, USA – On 18 September 2025, the New York Office held a customised training programme titled Enhancing Competencies in Multilateral Diplomacy at the Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait. Designed to strengthen the capacity of Kuwaiti delegates, the one-day course provided an in-depth orientation to the UN system and practical tools for effective multilateral engagement.

18 September 2025, New York, USA – On 15-16 September 2025, the UNITAR office in New York, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore and the Forum of Small States (FOSS), convened the annual Briefing for Delegates on the General Assembly and the Main Committees. The two-day programme, held at UN Headquarters, brought together 275 participants, including newly arrived diplomats, for a comprehensive orientation to the structure, rules, and practices of the General Assembly, while also fostering a deeper understanding of its evolving role within the UN system.
This year’s edition carried special significance as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations—a milestone moment to reflect on eight decades of multilateralism and collective action.

15 September 2025, New York, USA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research office in New York , in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations, successfully concluded the 2025 Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters, held from 8 to 10 September at United Nations Headquarters, garnering a total of 150 delegates across 3 days.

8 September 2025, New York, USA - UNITAR, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Ecuador, Finland, and Malaysia, hosted the Transition Workshop for the 80th Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA). Bringing together current, former, and incoming OPGA staff, the workshop was a platform for exchanging experiences, best practices, and institutional knowledge to ensure a seamless handover to the 80th Session. This year’s edition held special significance as it coincided with the UN’s 80th anniversary—a milestone moment to reflect on eight decades of multilateralism and prepare the Assembly’s leadership for today’s complex global challenges.

11 August 2025, New York, USA – From 1 July to 5 August 2024, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in partnership with the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC), hosted an exclusive fellowship programme for students from various universities across Qatar. This unique five-week initiative was designed for third- and fourth-year students, offering them an exceptional opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge, practical professional experience, and critical leadership skills through immersive training with multiple United Nations agencies.

During the fellowship’s orientation programme, students explored key concepts such as the art of international negotiation and multilateral diplomacy, the organizational structure and functions of the United Nations, the research and analysis of General Assembly documents, and the UN’s role in advancing the global development agenda through sustainable development goals and international cooperation. Following this foundation, fellows participated in a month-long internship with various UN agencies, gaining practical experience in the organization’s work.

July 14, 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR office in New York, in partnership with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), launched the 2025 edition of the SDG Learning, Training and Practice series—SDGs in Practice—as a Special Event from July 14 to July 23, 2025 on the margins of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.

29 July 2025, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Fosun Foundation, commenced the fourth edition of its flagship “Global Diplomacy Bootcamp” at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Held during a landmark year marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, this week-long programme from 21 July to 25 July brought together a cohort of globally minded young leaders to engage in intensive training focused on the UN system, multilateral negotiations, and the practical skills essential to international diplomacy. This year’s edition placed particular emphasis on youth-led innovation and the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across all sessions.

July 14, 2025, New York, USA - UNITAR launched the tenth annual 2025 SDGs Learning Training and Practice (SDGs in Practice) series, in partnership with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), with the Opening Segment event hosted in Conference Room 11.

5 May 2025, New York, United States — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in collaboration with the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies (IAA), convened the Global Industry Joint Development Forum on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Under the theme “Global Industrial Collaboration and Innovation Amidst Change”, the Forum served as an important platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, bringing together senior officials, leading scholars, and private sector representatives to advance discourse on sustainable industrial development, innovation, and international cooperation in a rapidly evolving global environment.