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The superhero’s journey is a transformational learning tool, structured in 30 learning sessions with the overall aim to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable youth in marginalized communities to act as agents of positive change.
The overall goal of this project is hence to contribute to the ongoing peace process in Colombia by strengthening the capacity of vulnerable citizens.
The superhero’s journey was primarily developed for youth aged 12-19 living in marginalized communities, educators and teachers working with said youth in formal and informal educational settings, f...
11 – 13 December 2017, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – A three-day “Symposium on Governance for Implementing the Sustainable Development Commitments in Africa” took place from 11th to 13th December 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This Symposium organized in partnership by UN DESA, UNITAR, UNDP and OIF featured a keynote address by Ambassador Kamau and plenary and break-out sessions with the participation of several Ministers and senior public officials from most of the African countries. The meeting has called for maintaining the high level of ambition instilled in the Agendas and r...
The project seeks to contribute to the ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts in Colombia using a three-component strategy that addresses: the prevention of forced recruitment of at risk children and youth, and reintegration of former child soldiers (component I); strengthened capacity of young people in marginalized communities to act as agents of positive change in their direct environments (component II); and support to reconciliation efforts in the country through building historical memory of conflict affected communities using arts and storytelling (component III). ...
Thursday 7 July 2022, New York, USA – The Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Mr. Mikhil Seth, visited New York City during the week of the 2022 High-level Political Forum (HLPF). Mr. Seth met with several department officials, exchanged opinions, and discussed the work on capacity training for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
On Tuesday, 5 July, Mr. Seth moderated the HLPF Townhall meeting held at the UN General Assembly Hall to discuss ways to build back better and advance the Sustainable Developmen...
8 October 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina- The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Argentina (CIFAL Argentina) hosted a conference at the Argentine Parliament on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the key role of Parliaments to advance legislation in support of the SDGs.
The impact of SDGs to enhance economic development and to improve people’s lives were some of the topics addressed during the conference. In the same vein, the essential role of national parliaments through their enactment of legislation, adoptio...
June 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - In this second episode, UN Senior Mediation Adviser, Milos Strugar (Conflux Center – Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation) leads us into the world of mediation. He highlights the differences among negotiation, mediation, and facilitation processes as essential means for dispute resolution. Mr. Strugar comments on the effects of the pandemic on mediation and negotiation dynamics, exploring recent practical developments including the implementation of artificial intelligence in mediation procedures. Overall, Mr. Strugar examin...
今号のニュースレターでは、2024年6月から8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組をご紹介しています。, 2024年国連ユニタール青少年大使・アジア太平洋プログラム国連ユニタールは、ITSエデュケーションアジアと共催で、「2024年国連ユニタール青少年大使・アジア太平洋プログラム」の開始にあたり、アジア太平洋地域の若者を対象として参加者の募集を行っています。本プログラムは10月12日から11月30日までの毎週土曜日に、8回実施される予定です。このプログラムは、「グローバルな課題に対するローカルな解決策：若者とコミュニティへのインパクト」 をテーマとし、参加者が持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）に対する理解を深め、起業家スキルを磨き、地域社会の課題解決のための批判的思考力を高めることを目的としています。青少年大使は自己主導型のプロジェクトを通じてアイデアを構想、発展させ、プログラムの集大成として発表する予定です。応募締め切り：2024年9月21日プログラムの詳細と応募はこちら, 「グローバルな課題を克服するためのAI主導の持続可能な解決策」ワークショップ・パネルディスカッション国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局は、2024年9月4日、国連ユニタール本部（ジュネーブ）において、「AI主導の持続可能な解決策―グローバルな課題解決の...
Recordings:EnglishSpanishFrenchPresentations:Introduction to the GHS Sub-Committee work, updates and latest updates - SCEGHSUNITAR and the GHS - UNITARBarriers to GHS Implementation - ICCAExchanging Industry Experiences During GHS Implementation - SCICAdditional reading:GHS Implementation to Strengthen Global Chemical Hazard Communication: Will We Ever Get There?, Webinar recordingPresentations:The GHS - UNITARGHS and the World of Work - ILOHow the GHS supports occupational safety and health - OSHA, U.S.Link to the amendments from GHS rev. 9 to rev. 10, Webinar recordingPre...
This evaluation covered the maritime safety and security component of the Enhancing the Maritime Safety and Security and the Fight Against Terrorism in the Gulf of Guinea project. This component was implemented in partnership with the Institut de Sécurité Maritime Interrégional (ISMI). The two main outcomes of the project component were:Increased outreach of ISMI to military, police, civilian and port personnel engaged in maritime operations from West and Central Africa; andStrengthened capabilities and motivation of military and police personnel from West Africa...
23 August 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) recently successfully concluded their first edition of their joint Executive Diploma Programme in Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations & Global Governance Participants had the opportunity to attend conferences and sessions held by experts in the field of cultural diplomacy during one week in Berlin. This eye-opening week was followed by four very dynamic online workshops organized by UNITAR. This combined approach...