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Established in 2004, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in China (CIFAL Shanghai) delivers international and domestic training programmes in cooperation with various Ministries and local governments in China, aiming to promote international cooperation, learning, best practice exchange and investment in ICT-led projects. CIFAL Shanghai was created under the auspices of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization with an emphasis on building local government capacities for Smart City development, e-Governance, information...
31 March 2023, Merida, Mexico - The Executive Director of CIFAL Merida in Mexico, Héctor Navarrete Muñoz, and the Director of the ITAérea Business School, Mr José Ignacio Escudero, sealed the extension for another 4 years of the partnership that has united these institutions since 2017.
In November 2017, the ITAérea Aeronautical Business School, CIFAL Merida (International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders) and UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) met for the first time at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, for the signing of the trilateral ...
5 April 2023, Siem Reap, Cambodia - On March 30 and 31 a successful Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink-Driving was conducted in the Siem Ream province of Cambodia.
This third ToT, taking place at 10 Makara High School brought together 22 core trainers from law enforcement officials, university professors, teachers, youth advisors, and Cambodian Red Cross leaders of youth clubs in the Siem Reap province. The two-day event was hosted by CAMSAFE and UNITAR with the support of Pernod Ricard Cambodge and the participation of...
Established in 2022, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Saudi Arabia (CIFAL Saudi Arabia) was established in collaboration with Majmaah University which has a particular interest in promoting training activities related to economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability and encouraging academics, researchers, and specialists to play a greater role that contributes to achieving this vision.CIFAL Saudi Arabia's objective is to provide a range of learning opportunities and facilitate knowledge sharing between p...
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management, developed by UNITAR in partnership with Schiller University, is a 10-month postgraduate programme designed for those who want to gain expertise, integrate sustainability, and drive positive change in business management. This programme equips students with the tools to develop successful careers in global development, ecology, economics and policy. They will learn how to position themselves for career growth in the emerging field of sustainability, lead initiatives within organizations, and contribute to positive societal ...
17 December 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - On the 9th December 2024, the launch of the “Expert in Human Rights Programme” took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This special event was attended by several local and international officials, most of whom are engaged in human rights issues.The Saudi Human Rights Commission, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Majmaah University, and CIFAL Saudi Arabia combined their expertise to create this unique learning initiative aimed at strengthening human rights knowledge and skills in the Kingdom. It is designed ...
22 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce that Michelle Gyles-McDonnough has officially assumed office as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Nikhil Seth of India, whose mandate concluded on 31 January 2025. Ms. Gyles-McDonnough brings over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade, and organizational change management. She has held key leadership roles within the United Nations, most recently serving as Director of the Sustainable Dev...
4 - 5 November 2019, Lima, Peru- The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office participated in the “X Virtual Educa Multilateral Forum” within the framework of the XXI Virtual Educa Peru meeting, represented by UNITAR Head of New York Office, Mr. Marco A. Suazo, who serves as president of the Advisory Council of Virtual Educa.
The Forum is a space for analysis and debate on the trends, challenges, and opportunities posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to educate and train human resources for social innovation. Participants included re...
The University of Newcastle, CIFAL Newcastle and UNITAR are pleased to offer the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction to provide graduates and professionals with the knowledge to manage the DRR process across all sectors of society. Students of the program will learn fundamental disaster risk concepts and receive training in the use of the most globally adopted DRR tools and protocols, some of these through direct engagement with UNITAR resources. At the end of the programme, students will be capable of conducting disaster risk evaluations and guiding the subsequ...
15 November 2024, Panama City, Panama – UNITAR in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), FIA Foundation and its International Training Centre for Authorities CIFAL Madrid, launched the Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life Programme to strengthen FIA Members Clubs through cutting-edge knowledge and evidence-based interventions that promote safe mobility. This unique programme aims to equip participants with the skills to design projects and actions that promote road safety at the local and country levels. It also seeks to facilitate...