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Over 200 attendees joined the virtual conference Closing the Digital Divide: Strengthening Digital Literacy and Infrastructure on 24 March 2022.
The conference was hosted by UNITAR Division for Prosperity.
A diverse panel of digital-infrastructure developers, service providers, regulators, and facilitators of digital skills programmes talked about replicating and upscaling digitization initiatives in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Sahel region.
Marginalized populations need digital literacy and digital infrastructure to adopt and use digital technologies and reduce the digi...
Are you ready to unlock your potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful action? Welcome to the Changemaker Series by UNITAR, designed to empower you to turn your ideas to positive change for yourself and your community. In the first edition of the series, "Explore Your Changemaker Potential," we invite you to a transformative experience to discover and utilize your unique talents, passions, and values. Whether you aspire to make a difference in the world, pivot your career path, start a new initiative, or simply seek guidance on your person...
12 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Join us in Geneva on 15-16 February 2024 for an interactive conference on the economic impact of the digital economy. Through a hackathon followed by presentations and panel discussions with reputed experts, we will explore the use of digital finance innovations to create economic opportunities that will contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.
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2025年8月3日（日）、大阪 - ミシェル・ジャイルズ＝マクドノー国連事務次長補兼国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）総代表は、8月3日に関西・大阪万博を視察、国連パビリオンにて開催されたイベントに登壇しました。ジャイルズ＝マクドノー総代表の来日は、今年2月に同ポストに正式に就任後初となります。8月5日から6日には、原爆投下から80年を迎える広島を訪れ、広島平和記念式典に参列する予定です。, ジャイルズ＝マクドノー総代表は、8月3日、関西・大阪万博を訪れました。同日に、他の国連機関との共同で出展をしている国連パビリオンにて、国連食糧農業機関（FAO）、国際労働機関（ILO）、国連環境計画（UNEP）、国連ボランティア計画（UNV）、国連事務局との共催で開催された「国連キャリアデー」イベントにて基調講演を行い、国境を超えて共通の課題に取り組む国連機関の意義や、専門性を磨き続けることの重要性を強調し、国連機関でのキャリアを目指す人々の挑戦を力強く後押ししました。午後には、ジャイルズ＝マクドノー総代表の司会進行のもと、国連ユニタール主催のイベント 「シニア世代の力を未来へ：日本に学ぶ『一生涯輝ける社会』の実現に向けて」を同会場内にて実施しました。同イベントは、今日の高齢化社会において重要なテーマであるウェルビーイングと高齢世代の社...
21 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The UN CC:Learn Knowledge Sharing Platform has been completely revamped. The newly launched website broadens its focus to reach a large and varied audience interested in climate change learning, cementing UN CC:Learn commitment to creating the best user experience for all.
The platform continues to provide a single access to UN resources relevant for climate change learning, including the UN CC:Learn library of publications, a list of knowledge portals and a calendar of events. The new Knowledge Sharing Platform is al...
30 September, Geneva, Switzerland - In today's complex financial crime landscape, equipping compliance officers with the necessary tools and knowledge to combat money laundering and terrorism financing is more crucial than ever. In partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Bogota, the Financial Information and Analysis Unit of Colombia, and the University of Antioquia, we are co-creating a groundbreaking e-learning programme designed to empower 27,000 compliance officers in Colombia., The success of any Anti-Money ...
The conversation about the future of work has become increasingly complex as we navigate an era of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. Many jobs that will exist in the next decade are not yet on our radar, making it challenging to envision the future of work. The landscape is changing rapidly, necessitating the embrace of new skills such as agility, resilience, and effective communication., The Role of TechnologyOne key area where these skills are indispensable is technology. Navigating the digital landscape is becoming increasingly vital. Placing technology at the se...
Women and youth in Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe are invited to apply for the UNITAR programme Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies.
The training programme aims to build the participants’ entrepreneurial and digital skills so they can develop climate-resilient businesses and create inclusive, environmentally responsible and viable employment and livelihood opportunities that contribute to climate mitigation.
The programme will run from September 2023 to February 2024 and have onli...
21 April 2021 | 10:00-15:30 CET
Embrace the digital revolution! Learn about the latest financial innovations and their potential contribution to achieving sustainable development.
Join us and engage with the leading FinTech innovators, regulators, experts, and practitioners from the financial sector to grasp opportunities of the digital age!
REGISTER Today (required to participate): https://unitar-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0hCGIQXqTHGnYyGHBpifCQ , The global pandemic has slowed down development and has created numerous social and economic challenges for ...
Angelamercy Baltazary is an Assistant Lecturer and researcher in Tanzania who converts organic waste into proteinous feeds for her aquaculture.Angela completed the UNITAR training programme "Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies", where the top 24 performers were invited to Japan for the last phase.Angela learned practical and innovative strategies to help scale up her aquaculture venture by building her entrepreneurial and digital skills to develop a sustainable and climate-resilient ...