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9 September 2019, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research’s (UNITAR) New York Office kicked off the first session of the induction course for Qatari Diplomats in Conference Room D of the United Nations Headquarters. The program for the new diplomats includes courses on negotiation, the General Assembly, the Responsibility to Protect and Rules and Procedures of the UN., UNITAR’s Head of Office for the New York Office, Mr. Marco A. Suazo began the session by introducing the panelists, Dr. Jimena Leiva-Roesch and Dr. Rebecca Webber Gaudiosi. He t...
16 September 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to launch the first edition of the Master’s in Human Rights and Diplomacy in partnership with the University of Stirling.
The University of Stirling is a highly prestigious university that is recognized globally for its excellence in teaching, research and offering a world-class student experience. The University also enjoys a vibrant and friendly atmosphere and is ranked 1st in the UK and 5th in the World for campus environment (UK International Student Barometer (ISB) Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018).
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16 November 2021, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report Office (HDRO) to organize a workshop on the lessons learned from the Human Development Report 2020. The workshop was attended by approximately 130 participants who gained a better understanding of human development and how to mitigate the impact of human activities on the environment.
Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of the UNITAR New York Office, started by welcoming the part...
UNITAR together with York University were proud to host on 31 May 2021 the official inauguration of Canada’s first Centre International de Formation des Acteurs et Leaders (CIFAL).
H.E. Ambassador Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ms. Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community & Health Services, York Region (Toronto Metro area) joined Dr. Rhonda Lenton, President & Vice-Chancellor of York University and Mr. Nikhil Seth...
June 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The Master of Arts in Development Studies and Diplomacy is an interdisciplinary and holistic programme that will not only broaden student’s knowledge in the field of development studies, sustainability and diplomacy but it will also equip them with the required soft skills for a successful international career in any of these areas of expertise. It is offered both online and in hybrid format, with a combination of online and face-to-face courses on the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica.
During this programme, students will analyze ...
10 January 2022, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), successfully launched its flagship initiative, the 2022 President of the General Assembly Fellowship for HOPE (Harnessing Opportunities for Promoting Empowerment of Youth) on 10 January 2022. As envisioned by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th General Assembly, and his Presidency of Hope, this Fellowship programme aims to promote youth engagement in multilateralism and support the next g...
On 20 April 2022, New York, United States (Virtual) – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York office, in partnership with AABGM Inc. - a Microsoft and EC Council certified leading company in the Cybersecurity field, kickstarted the event on Cybersecurity Awareness Training. This is a newly developed training programme which comprises of two sessions: (1) Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and (2) Advanced Cybersecurity.
The event began with Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of the UNITAR’s New York office. Mr. Suazo highlighted the importance of cybersecur...
As part of its outstanding Women’s Leadership for Peace Programme, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has developed the Women’s Leadership for Peace Emerging Leaders course. The course offers a unique opportunity for the participating women to revisit their approach to leadership within the wider peace and security field while also further building their career pathways and exchanging with senior women leaders within the Geneva Ecosystem. Through experiential learning, participants engage in exercises that support their profe...
26 June 2018, Paris, France/Geneva, Switzerland - For the first time, UNITAR partners with a private company to build a core set of knowledge that will help promote conservation, restoration and safeguarding of our planet, while encouraging Danone employees to take concrete action. Through UN CC:Learn, UNITAR and Danone will develop a learning program on climate change for Danone employees. This core set will be integrated into a larger internal learning platform with extensive resources related to Danone’s vision and goals. Overall, this partnership nourishes the glob...
Traduit en Anglais, Arabe et Portugais, L'Initiative de la Charte Africaine de la Jeunesse Dynamique représente la toute première initiative de l'Union africaine (UA) avec une représentation pleinement inclusive des jeunes dans les 55 États membres. L'initiative a été lancée à un moment critique pour les jeunes sur le continent africain alors que juillet 2021 marque le 15e anniversaire de l'adoption de la Charte Africaine de la Jeunesse (CAJ) - un cadre fondé sur les droits qui guide l'engagement et l'autonomisation des jeunes en Afrique, consacre leurs droits, devoirs et l...