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Olha Vovchok is a Ukrainian publisher who was forced to flee Ukraine at the outbreak of the war in February 2022.Olha joined the UNITAR training programme “Bolstering Livelihoods: Digital Reskilling for Ukrainian Women Evacuees in Poland” in 2023, which was financially supported by the People and Government of Japan.Olha completed the Advertising and Marketing Design track of the programme, which was organized in partnership with the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Warsaw., 11 April 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – Olha Vovchok, from Cherkasy, Ukraine, is an al...
E-learning Course. Coming soon!This e-learning course aims to strengthen knowledge and empower parliamentarians and related advisors on the protection of sources and whistleblowers while simultaneously advancing anti-corruption efforts. Likewise, it aims to raise awareness of their pivotal role among civil servants, including policymakers and practitioners; civil society; academia; the private sector; National Human Rights Institutions; and International Organizations.Available in: English, Arabic, and Spanish., E-learning Course. Coming soon!This e-learning course ai...
The 13th annual conference presented by GILPP and UNITAR is taking place virtually from 20-22 June 2023. To register click here.
This Conference is open to all who are Committed to Advancing Good Governance and Human Rights:
Government Leaders
Leaders of International Organizations
Key Stakeholders and Policy Implementors
Academia
Organization Leaders
Private Sector Leaders
Media Leaders
Civil Society and Other Stakeholders
Attendees of the Peace and Security Conference will receive a Certificate of Participation from both GILPP and UNITAR., “Responsible ...
On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Incorporated to contribute to the digital upskilling of women and youth.
The ceremony was held in Tokyo at the Pasona Group headquarters. Many guests attended to celebrate the special occasion.
UNITAR and Pasona Group are discussing cooperation such as in designing and conducting training programmes in 24 African countries and for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
, 3 July 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Inco...
23 April 2019, Geneva, Switzerland – 24 technical experts from the government and academic institutions in Uganda successfully completed a one-week course in the use of Earth observations (EO) and geographic information system (GIS) for hazard assessment, delivered by UNOSAT from 25 to 29 March 2019 in Kampala, Uganda. When it comes to GIS technical training, the trend towards a more balanced gender ratio has been remarkably harder to achieve; however, this learning event had over 50 percentages of female participants.
The training was provided in collaboration with Inter-...
3 December 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – For as long as corruption thrives, climate action cannot succeed. It has been empirically established that corruption fuels climate change and that climate action plans without anti-corruption action are ripe for failure. As we are all experiencing, as individuals and within our respective communities, failure is not an option. This is why the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) demand urgent action to combat climate change and to fight corruption in all its forms.
The intricate links between corruption and...
Nikki Antonette De Vera, an advocate for disaster risk reduction (DRR) from the Philippines, emerges as a beacon of change in the field. Nikki’s exposure to emergency response efforts early in life inspired her commitment to sustainable livelihoods and equitable DRR.
As an alum of the UNITAR Hiroshima Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme, her journey underscores the symbiotic relationship between culture and learning in building resilient communities.
The UNITAR training programme provides a women's lea...
What is the Academy?
The Academy aims to build capacities and facilitate experience-sharing among key stakeholders from SEA in support of a clean and inclusive energy transition. A coaching mechanism will provide attendees with an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills that they acquire during the Academy, with the training focusing on four countries (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines) that represent around 80% of the region’s total energy share and population.
The Academy will be conducted virtually (with some face-to-face elements) with...
Are you ready to unlock your potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful action? Welcome to the Changemaker Series by UNITAR, designed to empower you to turn your ideas to positive change for yourself and your community. In the first edition of the series, "Explore Your Changemaker Potential," we invite you to a transformative experience to discover and utilize your unique talents, passions, and values. Whether you aspire to make a difference in the world, pivot your career path, start a new initiative, or simply seek guidance on your person...
On 11 February, 17 entrepreneurs and innovators from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon showcased their business initiatives and models they refined through the Japan workshop of the “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon” training programme.The Japan workshop ran from 4 to 11 February in Tokyo and Hiroshima with courtesy calls, study tours and expert-led interactive sessions.The entrepreneurship and food security programme, financially supported by the Government and People of Japan, aimed to...