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11 May 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The past few years have seen an unprecedented growth in new technologies, products and related services which have revolutionized the global financial system. From mobile payments to pre-paid cards to digital banks, the financial sector has taken the customer experience to another level by providing personalized and user-friendly services. While these new technologies, products and related services have the potential to stimulate financial innovation and efficiency as well as to improve financial inclusion, they also present new risks for ...
The United Nations Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), France and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) are committed to the promotion of gender equality and the protection of everyone, particularly in the context of peace operations.
In order for UN peace operations to best integrate a gender perspective in the implementation of their mandates, DPO and UNITAR, with the support of France and OIF, launched in November 2021 the first UN online introductory training course dedicated to milit...
The objective of this initiative is to contribute to improving the safety and security of male and female members of the Malian Armed Forces – FAMa (prior, during and after deployment). Within their respective areas of specialization, UNITAR and partners will collaborate in the implementation of a series of activities that are clustered around three major tiers: rehabilitation of physical infrastructures; reinforcement of knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes of medical and paramedical personnel; awareness-raising of members of FAMa on the symptoms and...
As far as he can remember, Algerian born Noureddine Benaidja always expressed interest for a position in the public sector, not a surprise as both his parents pursued their careers working for the government. After four years at Alger's Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), he started to work for the Interior Ministry since 2001. He then studied law, both in Algeria and in France. Now aged 38 and still living thirty miles from Alger, he's still working on his Ph. D. while holding the position of Training Officer for the Ministry.
His everyday work includes the…
15 July 2022, New York, USA - Today, Mr. Michel Doukeris, Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and Mr. Nikhil Seth, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), renewed the partnership agreement between both organizations to continue to improve road safety. They also agreed to develop initiatives focused on women empowerment and entrepreneurship; and promote sustainable water management practices.
In the past four years of working together, this public-private pa...
29 June 2023 Hanoi, Vietnam – UNITAR in collaboration with the Automobile Association Vietnam (AA Vietnam) and the University of Transport and Communications (UTC), FIA Region II Asia and with the participation of the Vietnam National Traffic Safety Committee kicks off today the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink-Driving.
Vietnam is home to more than 95 million people, representing a registered 4 million cars and 64 million motorbikes. Vietnam is experiencing rapid urbanization and motorization which outpaces infrastructure change. Every year, an e...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world. In 2019 UNITAR’s reach extended to more than 130,000 beneficiaries through face-to-face seminars and workshops, e-learning and other training-related events.
Established in 2003, UNITAR is the only United Nations entity with a presence in the symbolic city of Hiroshima. As a part of the UNITAR Division for Prosperity, the Office develops and delivers needs-based training in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG...
Twenty students from China joined the Youth Leadership and Global Challenges Seminar in Geneva in July 2024.The seminar was organized by UNITAR in collaboration with Shanghai Creative Twin Cities and Curidaosity.The seminar featured interactive sessions, expert lectures and presentations, as well as tours of the Palais des Nations. These activities aimed to empower participants with leadership skills and innovative ideas.The distinguished speakers and hands-on workshops focused on climate change, sustainable development, global health and social innovation., 5 Septembe...
12 April 2024, Curitiba, Brazil – Throughout March, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Curitiba jointly with the Education Management and the Social Responsibility Council of the FIEP Group conducted the "Girls in Science" project, which aims to encourage girls' participation in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
This follows the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated every year on 11 February since 2016. This recognized that women represent 33% of all researchers globally, but only 12%...
24 – 25 May, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – Being aware of the important role that country entry points play in the response to a disaster situation, especially in tourist destinations, CIFAL Merida and ASUR Group (Southeast Airport Group, ASUR), developed the seminar "Disaster Preparedness in Ports and Airports". This event was held in alliance with other regional stakeholders such as AERODOM (Dominican Airports); ASHONORTE (Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Enterprises of the North); and the Outreach Aid to the Americas and Community Port Resilience Progr...