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Beneficiary: Aleksei Tsykarev
Title: Chair, Center for Support of Indigenous Peoples and Civic Diplomacy “Young Karelia” Former Expert Member and Chair of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Training: UNITAR Training Programme to Enhance the Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking Capacities of Indigenous Peoples Representatives
“I was so lucky to be selected for the UNITAR training programme at the very beginning of my UN career. Earlier I attended the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme, and had an image of how the mechani...
Despite the increasing prevalence of gender strategies within the peace and security architecture, women remain hugely under-represented; yet, women’s voices remain critical to achieving sustained peace. UNITAR’s Women’s Leadership for Peace programme is designed to address this significant gap in international peace and security contexts and respond directly to the unique challenges faced by women, aiming to improve gender balance in peace and security settings. With a dual focus on Goal 5 (Gender equality) and Goal 16 (Just, peaceful and inclusive societies) and the prior...
UNITAR's Women's Leadership for Peace programme stands out as a source of empowerment in the landscape of global peace initiatives. Created in 2020, this innovative initiative was designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in the peace and security field and to increase the number of women in crucial leadership roles. Over the course of 2023, this program further evolved through four iterations, reaching women from over 30 nationalities and at different stages of their careers, making this program a truly global endeavour. By promoting peace and gend...
The Learning Solutions team at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is dedicated to equipping future professionals with essential skills to navigate the ever-evolving global landscape. Future leaders need the tools to tackle complex problems and seize emerging opportunities. By focusing on innovation, strategic foresight, and problem-solving, we ensure that our internal team, external partners, and training participants are prepared to help create a better world., Living Our ApproachWe do not just teach these skills; we live them. Our team embodie...
Title: Psychologist
Country: Colombia
Training programme: Youth-led Peace and Reconciliation in Colombia: A Transformational Approach
On August 24th, 2016, the signature of a ceasefire agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia lit a sparkle of hope in the hearts of those affected by a conflict that had lasted for more than half a century. But real and sustainable peace goes way beyond agreements and handshakes. In fact, these are just the first steps of many more towards a peaceful future. The aftermath is challenging ...
Name: Ricardo Neves
Title: Human Rights Officer and Coordinator of the Civic Space Unit, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Training: UNITAR Fellowship Programme in Peacemaking and Preventive Diplomacy
“The Fellowship Programme was an amazing experience and truly the best training programme of my entire life. The effort and excellence of facilitators and experts ensured a high quality, cheerful and engaging course, and the careful selection of participants ensured a unique learning experience. My work includes a great deal of preve...
26 June 2023, Isingiro, Uganda - In March 2023, Epa conducted fieldwork in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, shedding light on the challenges of energy access. Due to population growth and widespread deforestation, refugees and host communities face significant hurdles in accessing fuels to cook. While innovative solutions like biogas cooking systems offer some hope, the overall situation remains dire. More work is needed to support sustainable energy access for refugees and host communities. Epa explains how crucial innovations in cooking systems are in order to imple...
Name: Fatuma Silungwe
Organization: UNDP
Functional Title: Legal expert for the Malawi Electoral Cycle Support Project
Country: Malawi
Course participated in: Online Master’s in Electoral Policy and Administration Programme (MEPA)
“When you are working full-time and simultaneously trying to advance your qualifications, time is always a challenge”, says Ms. Fatuma Silungwe, a legal analyst at UNDP, Malawi Electoral Cycle Support Project, and a former expert in post-election dispute resolution in the Malawi Ministry of Justice. “Sometimes, the pressure of dail...
The Military Gender Adviser (MGA) training program is a project designed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in partnership with the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the support of France and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) to ensure the integration of a gender perspective in the implementation of peace operations mandates in contexts where the protection of women, girls and gender and sexual minorities and their participation in peace processes remains a significant challenge.This first-ever UN training for...
A world in which individuals, institutions and organizations are equipped with the knowledge, skills and other capacities to overcome global challenges. - UNITAR's Vision The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.UNITAR started its operation in 1965 to train and equip young diplomats from newly-independent UN Member States with the knowledge and skills needed to navigat...