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The Port Harcourt Project Office (PHPO), a part of the Decentralized Cooperation Programme, was established on 23 March 2006 as a field office in Nigeria. Operating in collaboration with federal, state and local authorities, PHPO implements various training and capacity building activities. The initial concept of PHPO was based on two principles; close cooperation with regional governments, local authorities and elected municipalities on the one hand, and strong, transparent public-private partnerships on the other., Since the inauguration of the PHPO, its capacity bui...
From basic computer literacy to advanced data analytics, digital skills are essential in today’s world and work environment. As more sectors shift to digital platforms and technologies continue to evolve, possessing these skills enables individuals to access better career opportunities and stay resilient in a rapidly changing job market. Given its commitment to Leaving No One Behind and promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, the UNITAR Division for Prosperity organized the “Developing Essential Skills for Women and Youth in Africa: Enhancing Employment Opportu...
19 February 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - How do we promote climate action even during a worldwide pandemic? That’s a question, that UN CC:Learn and MIET Africa asked and are trying to answer in three Southern African countries: Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Through a series of radio and TV programs called “Our Changing Climate – Our time to act!”, the two partners are raising awareness of climate change and fostering climate action in the region.
The idea of hosting programs to discuss climate change and related topics arose in the af...
3 July 2023, Lima, Peru – Reflecting on the relevance of strengthening capacities to collecting and analysing data on road traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries, UNITAR and the General Secretariat of the Andean Community (SGCAN) join forces to strengthen the capacity of road government institutions responsible for collection and analysis of data to advance road safety in the Andean Community (CAN).
UNITAR in close collaboration with the SGCAN has launched today the “Road Safety Virtual Dashboard” that aims to enable road safety professionals in CAN member countries to cons...
Everlyn Fiualakwa (Solomon Islands) took part in the 2019 UNITAR Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme. She is now back as a resource person.
Everlyn encourages communities to identify an evacuation site in which to store food supplies – an idea she got from the UNITAR course.
Women in the Solomon Islands are more vulnerable to disasters. Everlyn works to get more early warning signals out to women.
Everlyn also believes in planning. “Everyone can be prepared for disasters. They just need the tools.”
, Passion and prayers – that’s how Everlyn Fiualakwa of the...
10 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - On Saturday 15th January 2022, the ongoing volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai triggered a tsunami across the Pacific. The scale of the explosion was so large, undersea communications lines were damaged, leaving the population of the Kingdom of Tonga out of reach. The dense ash clouds, added to the poor meteorological conditions, limited the flying capabilities and visual confirmation of the situation on the ground. Satellite imagery, therefore, became a key source of information to assess the extent and severity of the damages...
28 September 2023, Geneva, Switzerland- The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Plock has become a member of the European Road Safety Charter to further contribute to road safety in the European Union.
The European Road Safety Charter is led by the European Commission and is the largest civil society platform on road safety. To date, more than 3,500 companies, associations, authorities, schools, universities, and research institutions have committed to the Charter. Together, these entities form a community in which...
Beneficiary: Jennifer Anderson
Title: Solicitor
Master: UOC — UNITAR Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy
For many people, making time to study when you already have a solid and successful career may seem like a crazy idea. Add other activities such as hobbies, social life, family responsibilities, and most of us would not even consider it.
Not Jennifer Anderson, though, who has a background in law and economics and works as a solicitor in Newcastle, Australia. Through the UOC — UNITAR Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy, sh...
Solomon Olusegun, Finalist of GEAR Cycle II Climate change and Gender equality (2021) Ibadan, Nigeria Solomon is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and nurturing his tech savviness by exploring different projects outside his field of studies. He has always been interested in learning more about the interaction between humans and the environment, including how humans experience climate change. This made him keen to join the Donate Water team during the GEAR Cycle II of the Crowd4SDG project that focused on Gender Equalit...