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In today's globalized and increasingly complex world, the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation cannot be overstated. In response to the pressing need for effective collaboration in combating corruption and fostering diplomacy, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) have collaboratively launched the one-of-a-kind Master’s in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD) programme.Spanning 18 months, this modular postgraduate degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate...
Multilateral Diplomacy - Building capacities in the area of gender, women’s leadership and mentoring
In a bid to enhance efforts towards attaining gender equality and women’s empowerment across societies, UNITAR has held five online workshops on gender, women’s leadership and mentoring. The main objective of the workshops was to foster the implementation of gender equality in the participants’ workplaces through increasing women representation in leadership roles and to forge partnerships with other actors in the field of gender, women’s leadership and mentoring. The workshops also sought to build leadership skills and the capacity of women to participate in all levels of ...
29-31 August 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) successfully hosted a three-day online workshop on the topics "Assertiveness & Influencing" and "Public & Digital Diplomacy." This workshop was conducted in partnership with the Arab Youth Center’s “Young Arab Diplomatic Leaders” program in Abu Dhabi.
The program aims to familiarize young Arab figures with diplomatic culture, helping them engage in international discussions about topics like the environment, economy, and media in the convergence and the rapid growth ...
May 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The vision of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research is to achieve a world in which individuals, institutions, and organizations are equipped with the knowledge and skills to overcome truly global challenges. In spite of the strains imposed by the current global pandemic, UNITAR remains committed to equip professionals with key capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
With this mission in focus, UNITAR has partnered with INCAE Business School and University for Peace (UPEACE) to launch the INCAE -UNITAR Execut...
UNITAR hosts Orientation Course on the Economic and Social Council
23 January 2018, New York City, U.S.A – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) have jointly hosted a one-day orientation course on the Economic and Social Council for the Members of the Council. The event was hosted in the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
The orientation course consisted of six different sessions which covered a wide variet...
22 March 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce the launch of the new partnership with the Geneva Macro Labs, a Geneva-based Think and Do Tank with the goal to shape international collaboration, build capacity and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. , To launch the partnership, UNITAR and the Geneva Macro Labs hosted a joint online talk on Diplomacy in Cyberspace: The new battleground of geopolitics on March 3rd, discussing why digital diplomacy is too important to leave to technicians or intelligence officers only. The webi...
April 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Unforeseen and unprecedented challenges such as natural disasters, terrorism, cyber warfare, and pandemics are shaping the 21st century. The transnational nature of such challenges requires cross-sectoral, multifaceted, and complex responses. Therefore, every sector, from the public to the private, is affected and required to yield tangible solutions. On April 24, the world celebrates the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. The event epitomises an essential opportunity to commend the significance and the need for a...
15 December 2022, New York City, U.S.A. – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office lead the annual Orientation Course of the Economic and Social Council for 2022-2023. The day-long training was held in a hybrid format, with majority of attendees joining in person in the ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters and more attendees connecting through Webex. , Consisting of nine courses and lasting from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, the orientation course addressed several topics such as the working methods and structure of the ECOSOC, the...
27-30 September, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office developed the Strengthening Knowledge and Skills in Multilateral Diplomacy Induction Course for Kuwaiti diplomats. The private course, attended by 13 delegates, was designed to enhance the performance of diplomats from the Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations., The first day of the training started at 10:00 AM (EST). Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of the UNITAR New York Office, welcomed the Kuwaiti delegates and Mr. Angel Angelov, former Deputy Representative...
10 February 2021, New York, USA (Virtual) – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (NYO) successfully concluded the two-day virtual seminar entitled “Induction Course for the Members of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission.
The ambassadorial-level session of the Induction Course for the Members of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission 2021was attended by over 80 participants and provided the opportunity to discuss priorities.
H.E. Mr. Marco Suazo, UNITAR NYO Head of Office, opened the session by thanking all...