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26 February 2020, Dakar, Senegal - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Dakar (CIFAL Dakar) in collaboration with the Canadian Executive Service Organization are offering a series of 7 seminars on leadership and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the aim of strengthening the capacities of professionals from the public and private sectors on the SDGs and their contribution to ensure peace and prosperity.
Reflecting on the importance of the SDGs, CIFAL Dakar successfully concluded the first Seminar Series on Leadership and Human Deve...
8 October 2021, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR Division for Prosperity is relaunching its programme in Afghanistan after a temporary pause. The programme, which had been halted due to unrest in the country, will mobilize women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs to address local food insecurity, public health challenges, and unemployment.
Women are finding it difficult to access learning opportunities in the ever-changing situation in Afghanistan. After consulting with local coordinators, UNITAR believes that training not only is necessary but will be welcomed by beneficiari...
9 March 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Following the launching of the UNITAR-AGFUND Global Learning Platform on Financial Inclusion during the 8th AGFUND Development Forum in Geneva, Switzerland on October 8, 2019, UNITAR and AGFUND announces the launching of 8 online training courses to support Financial Inclusion in Africa and the Middle East.
UNITAR's role as a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system that provides training and capacity development activities to assist developing countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ...
27 May 2024, Lisbon, Portugal - The Atlantic Centre and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) Division for Peace today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on training and capacity development initiatives focused on maritime security and port governance.
Under the terms of the MoU, the two organizations will work together to develop and deliver specialized training programmes, workshops, and knowledge exchange activities for government officials, port authorities, maritime security personnel, and other...
UNITAR Focus on Capacity Building for Enhanced Communications and Visibility for DCoC/JA Signatories
27 May 2024, Online - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) Secretariat proudly announce the inception of a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at bolstering capacity in visibility for the framework in the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Central to this partnership is the enhancement of communications and visibility for the DCoC/JA. Effective communication is essential for raising awareness, engaging stakeholders, and promoting transparency. UNITAR and the DCoC Secreta...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Atlantic Centre, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are pleased to announce a major forthcoming event called "Maritime Security 2024: Innovations and Partnerships for the Future," which will take place on 8 and 9 October 2024 in Cabo Verde, financed by the German Federal Foreign Office in collaboration with the European Union, the Atlantic Centre, and the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG). , The upcoming conference aims to deepen understanding of the intricate issues surrounding...
23 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The FIA and its new partner United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have kicked off the SafeForAll&forLife project with support from the FIA Foundation.Last week, the partnership between the FIA and UNITAR was officially confirmed through the mutual signing of an official Letter of Agreement.As part of the FIA’s vision to empower its members through collaboration, knowledge sharing and advocacy, this new programme will develop local talent and empower leaders to support long-term engagement in road safety for ...
5-7 February 2019, Malaga, Spain - the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga (CIFAL Malaga) in collaboration with the Intelligence Center for Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime (CITCO) hosted a workshop on “Preventing and countering violent extremism” for officials from the Provincial Police in Navarra.
Violent extremism has emerged as one of the most critical threats of our time. Drivers of violent extremism include lack of socio-economic opportunities related to ethnic or religious divisions, marginalization and human rights violations.
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Hanna Nyamal Yohanis is a South Sudanese law student who founded an NGO to help young people in her community access further education.Hanna participated in the Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security programme, which brought her to Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan.The UNITAR programme helped Hanna develop and manage her NGO. She also gained a strong sense of direction and the confidence to get through challenges., 23 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - Hanna Yohanis is a South Sudanese law student who wants to...
In its continued effort to encourage and promote the voices of young women in the peace and security field, UNITAR has developed the She Leads for Peace Summer School, an innovative programme specifically tailored towards young women seeking to situate their career objectives as well as passions in the wider sustaining peace ecosystem. The She Leads for Peace Summer School is rooted in the main themes and teachings of the Women's Leadership for Peace Programme as well as the understanding that gender shapes young people’s opportunities, actions, and pathways. The She Leads ...