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29 September - 3 November 2018, Atlanta, United States - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) jointly with Kennesaw State University (KSU), hosted 21 young leaders from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam who participated in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).
The YSEALI is a U.S. State Department Program that aims to build the leadership capabilities of youth in Southeast Asia and promote cross-border cooperation to solve regional and global challenges...
Nearly 20 diplomats and government officials from Asian countries completed the UNITAR Hiroshima Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Training Programme, held 13-18 February 2023. The diplomats updated their understanding of the global nuclear debate and met young activists to learn about their initiatives for a nuclear-free world. The programme’s past two cycles were run virtually due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Learning about nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in the symbolic city of Hiroshima offered participants a deep learning experience.
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31 October 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This age-old saying has been repeated time and time again throughout history for a good reason. Even though our way of communication has been changed fundamentally by the advent of digital media and communications, the power of that speeches exert have not changed.
For the first time, the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy is offering a e-learning course on The Art of Speechwriting. The next edition of the course will take place from 14 October 2024 - 3 November 2024.
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As part of its 20th anniversary, the UNITAR Hiroshima Office held a book launch of The UNITAR Hiroshima Fellowship for Afghanistan: An Anthology and a roundtable event on 28 June 2023.
The book features the history, challenges and milestones of the Afghanistan Fellowship Programme.
The event highlighted the significance of the programme in promoting knowledge and understanding over 15 years.
, 21 July 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – On 28 June 2023, UNITAR Hiroshima Office celebrated the publication of The UNITAR Hiroshima Fellowship for Afghanistan: An An...
6 September 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - In a concerted effort to address critical issues related to disaster risk reduction, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) hosted the High-level Roundtable Dialogue “Scaling Up Disaster Risk Reduction in Humanitarian Action”, which convened 1,500 + participants from Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva, United Nations country teams, local government networks and disaster risk reduction practitioners. The Roundtable took place at U...
19 March 2024, Derby, United Kingdom - Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2023, the University of Derby recently hosted the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The two-day visit started with a presentation on hostage negotiation in Afghanistan, highlighting the role of intergovernmental agencies and local leaders in safeguarding civilians. This was followed by a networking session with MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management students, and staff from across the College of Business, Law and Social Scien...
19 February 2019, Malaga, Spain - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga (CIFAL Malaga) with the support of the Council of Malaga hosted a public event in the historic centre of Malaga to raise public awareness about the work of UNITAR and the CIFAL Global Network.
More than 200 participants joined the event including students representing 193 nationalities, city officials and media representatives. The event featured a giant world map highlighting the CIFAL Centres around the world and provided an opportunity for kids to learn about the UN...
Advisory Board members are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to the Institute’s vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives.
The Advisory Board champions two key UNITAR tenets: leave no one behind; and reach the furthest behind first. Advisory Board members support our vision and mission through the thoughtful analysis of the Division’s strategic planning and programme implementation, designed to affect long-term change that creates sustainable impact and empowers people and institutions to act as multipliers for positive change.
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Rwanda's Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, in collaboration with UNITAR, The Defeat-NCD Partnership and other stakeholders, have launched the National Strategy and Costed Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), covering the period from 2020 to 2025. The initiative aims to reduce premature deaths by addressing NCD at all stages of life. The plan will require an investment of 358.15 billion Rwandan Francs (RWF) over five years, with funding allocated for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes care, cancer treatment, resp...
The Learning Solutions team at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is dedicated to equipping future professionals with essential skills to navigate the ever-evolving global landscape. Future leaders need the tools to tackle complex problems and seize emerging opportunities. By focusing on innovation, strategic foresight, and problem-solving, we ensure that our internal team, external partners, and training participants are prepared to help create a better world., Living Our ApproachWe do not just teach these skills; we live them. Our team embodie...