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.

2 May, 2025, New York -- On May 1, 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Office in New York organized a dedicated workshop for election officers, welcoming over 70 participants from Member States and UN departments. The session aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the rules, procedures, and digital tools related to elections conducted within the UN system.

2 May 2025, New York, USA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research Office in New York, in collaboration with Columbia Law School, successfully concluded the Spring 2025 Mediation Skills Training Series at United Nations Headquarters. Led by Professor Alexandra Carter, Director of Columbia Law School’s Mediation Clinic, alongside her students from the Clinic, the three-part series provided delegates with practical training in mediation and conflict resolution, tailored for multilateral diplomacy and international negotiation.

24 March 2025, New York, USA – On March 24, 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research office in New York, in collaboration with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the UN Office of Legal Affairs, hosted a briefing for delegates on Oceans and the Law of the Sea. The session provided an overview of the legal frameworks governing ocean governance, with a focus on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and its related agreements. A total of 85 participants attended the event in person, underscoring the continued interest and importance of ocean governance in multilateral diplomacy.

19 March 2025, New York, USA – The Riga TechGirls Workshop: Design Thinking & Innovation for Societal Change convened at the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations, bringing together experts and practitioners to explore the role of design thinking in diplomacy and global problem-solving.

March 18 2025, New York, United States – UNITAR office in New York, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), launched the first inclusive, free-for-all, certified e-learning course on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the United Nations Secretariat.

10 March 2025, New York, USA - The UNITAR office in New York successfully conducted its Training Course on Umoja for Delegates on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session provided an in-depth introduction to Umoja, the UN’s enterprise resource planning system, equipping delegates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for navigating its functionalities.

07 March 2025, New York, United States – In February 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, successfully hosted the eighth iteration of the Women in International Security and Cyberspace Fellowship. Held at the United Nations Headquarters and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, the programme brought together 38 women from developing countries to prepare them for the upcoming tenth substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Cybersecurity.

6 March 2025, New York, USA– The United Nations Institute for Training and Research office in New York, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations, successfully hosted the AI Training for Diplomats: A Women Empowerment Opportunity and Prevention of Bias at UN Headquarters. This landmark event convened diplomats, UN officials, and leading AI experts to examine the profound implications of artificial intelligence on diplomacy, gender equity, and bias mitigation in policymaking.

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.