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UNITAR's Division on NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building successfully supported the World Health Organization in modernizing its learning ecosystem in upgrading and migrating 130+ courses to its unified platform.This collaboration is a significant project that enhances global accessibility and standardizes learning for health professionals. By conducting a thorough review of existing courses and migrating them to a unified platform, the project ensures compliance with international best practices and quality standards, empowering health professionals with the es...
30 September, Geneva, Switzerland - In today's complex financial crime landscape, equipping compliance officers with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat money laundering and terrorism financing is more crucial than ever. In partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Bogota, the Financial Information and Analysis Unit of Colombia, and the University of Antioquia, we are co-creating a groundbreaking e-learning programme designed to empower 27,000 compliance officers in Colombia., The success of any Anti-Money ...
On 24 June 2023, UNITAR and JICUITANG (Shanghai) Information Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and letter of agreement to collaborate on micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) development in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The partnership aims to develop training courses on MSME development and risk management.
, 07 July 2023, Shanghai, China – On 24 June 2023, UNITAR and JICUITANG (Shanghai) Information Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and letter of agreement to collaborate on micro, s...
2 August 2023, Bangkok, Thailand – In partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), UNITAR has established the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Bangkok to offer a range of learning opportunities on sustainable development related areas and facilitate knowledge sharing between government officials and leaders across Asia Pacific.
CIFAL Bangkok aims to strengthen the capacities of individuals and institutions, serving public officials and leaders of Asia Pacific countries in order to improve the decision-making process and enco...
UNITAR invites women from around the world particularly those living or from the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Asian region to the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023.
The main audience for this programme is women but others are also welcome to apply.
The 10-week online programme aims to equip women with lifelong skills to develop inclusive disaster risk reduction plans that match the needs of their communities and country.
The deadline fo...
UNITAR Hiroshima Office celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023! The Office was established on 15 July 2003.
UNITAR alumni, partners, resource persons, friends and supporters are invited to share their experiences through our survey.
What you share with us will help us design our celebration and may be featured in our social media accounts, website and or videos (with your consent).
, 23 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – The year 2023 marks 20 years since the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office was established. We thank our ...
21 April 2021 | 10:00-15:30 CET
Embrace the digital revolution! Learn about the latest financial innovations and their potential contribution to achieving sustainable development.
Join us and engage with the leading FinTech innovators, regulators, experts, and practitioners from the financial sector to grasp opportunities of the digital age!
REGISTER Today (required to participate): https://unitar-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0hCGIQXqTHGnYyGHBpifCQ , The global pandemic has slowed down development and has created numerous social and economic challenges for ...
3 August 2025, Osaka, Japan - Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), visited the Expo 2025 Osaka and spoke at an event held at the United Nations (UN) pavilion. This marks her first visit to Japan since officially taking up the post at UNITAR in February this year. From 5 to 6 August, she is scheduled to visit Hiroshima, which will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, and participate in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony., On...
9 June 2021, New York, USA - Following the Report of the Secretary-General (E/2021/49), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) Headquarters and its office in New York started preparations for delivering the report to the United Nations Member States, and consultations in order to produce the legislative response from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations Member States.
After consultations, the Permanent Mission of Guatemala took the lead in facilitating the draft resolution, covering three informal consultations vi...
Betty Mwende, a digital literacy advocate from Kenya and a person with a disability, completed the 2023 “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme.Betty volunteers to teach basic computer skills to children in her community to help bridge the digital gap.Through the UNITAR programme, she built her project management and digital skills, gained confidence and won valuable exposure.The Japan-funded programme equipped 7,000 women and youth in Africa with skills in data analysis, software development, project management, busi...