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Handbooks
Our handbooks are designed to contain all the information you need in one well-structured document. We make sure to provide you with a concise reference booklet covering your particular subject.
Job aids
We design instructional tools that allow learners to quickly remember or access information as the need-to-know arises. Strong visual components on instructional cards, charts or posters give a large amount of information at one glance.
Apps
Learning apps can be used differently depending on the learners’ needs. It can include gamification tools, responsive o...
The conversation about the future of work has become increasingly complex as we navigate an era of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. Many jobs that will exist in the next decade are not yet on our radar, making it challenging to envision the future of work. The landscape is changing rapidly, necessitating the embrace of new skills such as agility, resilience, and effective communication., The Role of TechnologyOne key area where these skills are indispensable is technology. Navigating the digital landscape is becoming increasingly vital. Placing technology at the se...
Leba Gaunavinaka, UNOSAT’s in-country expert in Fiji : chronicle of UNOSAT’s representative in COP28
8 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Meet Leba Gaunavinaka, a dedicated advocate for environment preservation, whose entire career has been a testament to her commitment. Serving as UNOSAT's embedded technical expert within the Government of Fiji's climate change adaptation team, Leba has greatly contributed to shaping climate discussions. Her skills and unique perspective, derived from hands-on experience in the field, provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the Pacific Islands. As we delve into her experiences at COP28, disc...
23 January 2020, New York, U.S.A – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office kicked of this year of trainings, organizing jointly with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) a one-day orientation course for the members of the Council. This activity is supported with funding allocated from the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) contribution to the UNITAR Strategic Framework Fund and hosted in the United Nations Headquarters in Conference Room 8.
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Greenhouse gas emissions directly contribute to global warming and climate change. The technology and fuel used for electricity generation are often responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, UNITAR conducted a survey among energy experts in the humanitarian system to estimate the number of diesel and petrol generators that are used to produce electricity in humanitarian operations, with a view to establishing the opportunities to transition to solar solutions.
Based on feedback from six UN organisations and the ICRC, a study allowed us to estimate that there...
, CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INTEREST!, Collaborating with Technological University Dublin, this project explores the diplomatic strategies and the influence of supranational entities in the geoeconomics and geopolitics of development amid shifting global power dynamics. It investigates ho...
Since 2014, UNITAR together with the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) have been implementing in Geneva an annual blended training course on the International Human Rights System for National Human Rights Institutions from various countries of the world.
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions to protect and p...
When Mr. Isaac Nkusi participated in the “impact for peace” Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop, he had just started Success Through Perspective, a personal money management company, after working for an internationally funded development project. He recalled, “I was not sure that the training would be useful for the challenge of managing my own company.”
Mr. Nkusi was one of 10 Rwandan young adults who participated in the TOT workshop, which aimed to teach experienced young adults, between the ages of 25 and 38 from Rwanda, how to train their younger counte...
12 July 2019, New York, NY, USA- United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) launched UNITAR’s E-Learning Course entitled Achieving Peace, Preventive Diplomacy, Multilateral Negotiation and Mediation. “A Road to a Call for Peace” with the participation of the African Union to the United Nations (UN), the European Union Delegation to the UN, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, and the Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN. UNITAR introduced the new e-learning tool to members states and diplomats on preventive diplomacy, Multilateral Ne...
New Course on Youth and Peacebuilding: Putting into Practice Resolution 2250 through Online Learning
Adopted in December 2015, UNSC Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security recognizes the importance of the positive contributions which young people are making for the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security. Maintaining and supporting peace can seem like an overwhelming task, especially for young changemakers. Prospective changemakers may be wondering, ‘How can I put the Resolution 2250 in practice?’, ‘Where do I start?’, and ‘How can I personally promote lasting peace in the world?’ Being aware of these challenges and dedicated to effectively...