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UNITAR’s 60th Anniversary and UNITAR Hiroshima Office’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
This year marks UNITAR’s 60th and UNITAR Hiroshima Office’s 20th anniversaries. To celebrate this special occasion with its partners, supporters and the public, UNITAR held several events in Japan. UNITAR is thankful for all the support it has received over the years and reaffirm our commitment to continue training and empowering changemakers around the world. Learn more about the events here.
UNITAR 60th Anniversary and UNITAR Hiroshima Office 20th Anniversary Ceremony held in To...
Name: Esihle Makitshi
Title: Activist and Safety Project Manager, WhatsApp
Country: South Africa/Ireland
Course: e-Workshop on Gender, Women’s Leadership and Mentoring
“Growing up, I felt very privileged to have a computer at home”, recalls Esihle Makitshi. To an extent, she was, indeed. The digital divide in countries such as South Africa, where Esihle is from, is a setback for children and youth pursuing quality education and professionals trying to enter the job market. But there was yet another setback for her. One that most likely all women – let alone black women – f...
8 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR’s Division for People and Tara for Women have signed a collaborative agreement with the aim of creating a framework for cooperation to develop and implement different support programmes for women.
Both institutions will work hand in hand in different areas to carry out initiatives that contribute to generating economic and technical opportunities for women entrepreneurs through the programmes that both UNITAR and Tara for Women have.
The agreement envisages working jointly through different activities, including mentoring, interna...
Partner: Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Mongolia
Focal Point: Sarantuya Jigjiddorj
Title: Consultant for the Ministry of the Environment of Mongolia — National Coordinator of the training
Training: National Inception Workshop and trainings on institutional and technical aspects of PRTRs in Mongolia
Since 1990 Mongolia has transitioned into a vibrant democracy. Its vast quantities of untapped mineral wealth have made it a target for foreign investors, transforming the country’s tiny but fast-growing economy. These rapid changes increase economic op...
Following a five year engagement by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to conduct applied research and geospatial analysis on piracy activities, this report constitutes the first global geospatial analysis on the issue. What started with identifying captured ships delivering humanitarian assistance and other goods using satellite imagery later expanded to regional geospatial analyses for the western Indian Ocean. The current report assesses piracy at the global level. This research includes detailed geo-spatial analyses, while relating findings ...
UNITAR reskills/upskills women and youth in conflict and post-conflict countries on digital technologies, to address the digital divide and gender and education gaps. Through our programmes, women and youth are equipped with the technical and leadership skills to engage with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), get or create jobs, and contribute to an inclusive, sustainable society.
We engage with leading universities, tech companies, and experts from around the world to bring our learners the most cutting-edge training and expertise.
In 2021, nearly 2,200 women and y...
The Master of Arts in Digital International Relations and Diplomacy, offered in partnership with EU Business School in Geneva, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between technology, diplomacy, and international affairs. The curriculum reflects the demands of rapidly changing global dynamics, incorporating insights into digital diplomacy, cyber security, data governance, and the influence of emerging technologies on international relations. The Master in Digital International Relations & Diplomacy focusse...
16 October 2024, Beijing, China - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Social Impact Investment Foundation (SIIF) have officially signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing, announcing the establishment of the United Nations Global Leadership & ESG Programme. This marks the first specialized programme by UNITAR in the Asia-Pacific region, focused on global innovation leadership, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) institutional capacity building, and talent development. UNITAR and SIIF have both experienced substantial growth in...
2023年は、ユニタール創立60周年・広島事務所設立20周年の節目となる、我々にとって格別な一年となりました。日本とジュネーブで、ユニタール諮問委員会メンバー、パートナー、研修修了生、サポーターと共に多くのイベントを行いました。
たくさんの素晴らしい思い出とともに一年を締めくくるにあたり、20年先も私たちがより持続可能で、平和で、繁栄した社会で暮らせるよう、引き続き世界に貢献していく努力を続けます。
「国づくり、地域づくり、社会づくりの中心は「人」。今後も国連ユニタールは日本の皆様、各国の皆様と力を合わせて、世界の人づくりを通じて世界に平和と繁栄をもたらすべく、努力をしていく所存でございます。」 -隈元美穂子（国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局長）
「ユニタール広島事務所を代表して、この２０年間ユニタール広島事務所の活動をご支援下さった皆様に心よりお礼申し上げます。来年からは、また新たな気持ちで、職員一同力を合わせて質の高い研修を世界の人々に届けたいと考えております。」‐三上知佐（国連ユニタール広島事務所長）, 2023年6月23日―メタバースイベント：２０年間のイノベーション
周年記念行事の一環である「2０年間のイノベーション：メタバース表彰式」は、同局が開催した初のメタバースイベントでした。TikTokビデオチャレンジの受賞者は、バー...
今号のニュースレターでは、2024年9月から11月までの国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局の様々なプログラムや取り組みをご紹介しています。 , 日本政府拠出事業・しまなみコレクティブプログラム：各研修の進捗報告 （1）太平洋地域の研修参加者 日本での早期警報システムのスタディツアーを修了 太平洋島嶼国11か国からの29名の研修参加者は、11月11日から22日の12日間で開催された災害リスクを軽減するための早期警報システムのツールや手法について学ぶ日本でのスタディツアーを終え、「早期警報システムを用いた気候危機への緊急対応：だれ一人取り残さないために」研修事業の第２フェーズを修了しました。同スタディツアーは、第1フェーズのオンライン研修に続き、実施されました。 同事業は、参加者が自然災害の早期警報システムを実施するスキルを身につけ太平洋の気候レジリエンスを強化することを目的としており、日本政府の支援のもと実施されています。 , 日本政府拠出事業・しまなみコレクティブプログラム：各研修の進捗報告 （2）アジア太平洋のリーダーが海洋と人間の安全保障に関するスキルを向上 国連ユニタールは、日本政府拠出事業「自由で開かれたインド太平洋のリーダー育成研修：海洋と人間の安全保障」の第２フェーズとして、...