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18-22 July 2011, New York, USA. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) conducted a seminar on International Trade Law and Policy. Held over five days from 18 to 22 July 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the seminar aimed at enhancing the knowledge on trade related-issues of delegates of Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York. According to the evaluation questionnaires from 35 participants, the seminar was a…
Partnering to Raise Awareness and Build Climate Change Resilience in Rio De Janeiro
26 March 2018, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The ZCO2 and UN CC:Learn project provided the space for an exchange of ideas aiming to align interests to transform the challenges that climate change presents to urban communities into opportunities. The 5 hour workshop started with the community leaders explaining to the 50 attendees what they had learned over the last two weeks as all leaders had obtained a certificate of completion on Introductory e-Course on Climate Change available on the UN CC…
UNITAR Convenes Workshop for Leadership Development
15-17 May 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a three-day Leadership Workshop at the Palais des Nations. The workshop was part of UNITAR’s online course on Collaborative Leadership and was facilitated by former UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, Ms. Sally Fegan-Wyles. It was the third edition in a series of yearly roll-outs. Fifteen diplomats and senior United Nations staff participated.
Mr. Alex Mejia, Programme Director,…
UNITAR Conducts Training for Qatari Diplomats
15 September, 2018, New York, United States - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held a five-day training course on “Strengthening Knowledge and Skills in Multilateral Diplomacy” for the new delegation from Qatar.
The training started on 10 September 2018 with the opening address by Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office. First day was a daylong training on multilateral negotiation technique by Professor Alexandra Carter, Clinical Professor of Law and the Director of the Mediation…
27 July 2023, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in collaboration with the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA) for the 77th session, successfully concluded the 2023 President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme with a closing ceremony. The event aimed to celebrate the graduation of the fellows from the fellowship programme., The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from Mr Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR office in New York, who greeted distinguished guests, including H.E. Csaba Korosi, t...
5 October 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR, in partnership with the Geneva-Tsinghua Initiative, the University of Geneva and the Tsinghua University, launch the SDG Innovation Bootcamps, a series of short programmes (online or hybrid) aimed at a new generation of impact entrepreneurs, willing to collectively act in order to identify, delineate and address outstanding challenges for the SDGs, through open innovation.
The SDG Innovation Bootcamps, are organized in preparation of hackathons, hackathon festivals, Open Geneva and Tsinghua SDG Open Hack!
The 2020 Fall s...
On the UNITAR Online Catalogue, you can view the entire spectrum of upcoming, current and past events, including training and training-related courses, workshops and seminars; briefings; conferences and public lectures; side events; and meetings. To view the details of an event, including the background, objectives, methodology, targeted audience and application/registration modalities, simply scroll over and click on the event title.
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Welcome to the Make an Impact Webinar Series, a collection of free, online webinar events presented by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University for Peace (UPEACE), in the areas of Diplomacy (including Gender, Development, and International Careers), and International Law, held in spring 2024. Each session featured experts in their respective fields discussing some of the most pressing aspects of law and diplomacy, and the UN's work to advance the SDGs. , Post COP28 Dialogue: Women's Empowerment in Climate Change Nego...
March 2020 - After six successful years, UN CC:Learn has revamped its flagship Introductory e-course on Climate Change. Since its launch in 2014, more than 100,000 people have registered and over 15,000 certificates have been issued, making it the most successful course in the UN CC:Learn portfolio.
From youth climate movements to the rise of environmentally friendly habits, people are more aware of climate change and its consequences than ever, and are taking and demanding concrete action. In order to continue to offer the most engaging learning experience, the new ...
24 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – On this International Day of Education, UNITAR underscores its commitment to education as a human right and a driving force for global development. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, we strive for inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030.
Education stands as the cornerstone of UNITAR's 60-year history, reflecting our dedication to shaping leaders of the future. Established in 1963 during a period marked by hope and a shared vision for international collaboration, UNITAR emerged with a unique purpose — to ...