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Nawid is an entrepreneur from Afghanistan who runs several businesses in the food, electronics and clothing industries.Nawid took part in the UNITAR "Great Ideas Space 2023 Programme for Afghanistan: Food Security and Job Creation through Entrepreneurship and Innovation", generously funded by the Government and People of Japan.The UNITAR programme taught Nawid how to manage and market his business and develop new financial strategies.Nawid hopes that the people of Afghanistan can collaborate to overcome challenges and support fellow Afghans people in need., 28 August 2024, ...
Chol Gatkek Tut is the Director General for Peace and Social Cohesion from the Ministry of Peacebuilding, South Sudan. She is dedicated to building peace in her country.
She believes that, as the backbone of families, women are indispensable to peacebuilding in South Sudan.
Chol uses entrepreneurship training to bring women together so they can learn about each other and help heal communities torn by years of conflict.
Since 2015, UNITAR Division for Prosperity is training professionals in South Sudan in entrepreneurship and project planning.
, June 2022, Hiroshima, Ja...
15 September 2021 - The Confederation of African Football (CAF), the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and UNITAR’s International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL Global Network) jointly announced the launch of the first UNITAR-certified Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme for professionals in Africa.
The launch took place in the presence of over 200 safety and security professionals from African football federations, leagues, and clubs, as well as high-level representatives from the United Nations and FIFA.
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15 July 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The digital world has become an everyday part of our lives: at the office, at home, in government, in entertainment and the news. Almost anyone on the planet can now learn about, and do things, that were impossible but a few years ago: we can buy and sell groceries, houses, businesses, cars, electronics… anything the wide world has to offer; migrant workers can send remittances; loans can be cleared with a click; investors can choose investments; and jobs can be searched online. All usually much simpler than before.
This new world t...
In the city of peace and justice, The Hague, Netherlands, our UN Immersion Programme provides a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the heart of the United Nations. Hosted at the historic Peace Palace, activities include expert lectures, workshops, guided tours, and public hearings. This immersive experience equips participants with invaluable knowledge and skills in law and diplomacy, working in diverse international environments, facilitates networking with UN institutions, and allows for a full immersion into international peacebuilding and justice efforts....
国連ユニタールは、スーダン人受講生300名を迎え、「スーダン緊急支援：組織能力と生計向上を通じた社会経済の安定促進」研修事業を開始しました。この事業は、受講生がデジタル技術や起業家精神を身につけることを目的としています。この事業は、食料不安と貧困に対処するため、農業ビジネスとイノベーション分野における零細・中小企業の設立に焦点を当て、デジタル技術と起業家精神、気候変動に強いビジネス手法を習得することを目的としています。この研修事業は、日本政府の支援を受けて実施されています。, 2024年10月21日、ジュネーブ、スイス - 国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）は、「スーダン緊急支援：組織能力と生計向上を通じた社会経済の安定促進」研修事業を実施しています。この事業は、スーダンで進行中の人道的・経済的危機に対処するため、避難民がマーケティングのスキルを習得し、経済復興をもたらす起業家精神を促進することを目的としています。この事業は、日本政府の支援を受けて、特に国内避難民や近隣諸国のスーダン避難民など熱意あるスーダン国民300名を対象として、2024年8月から2025年2月までの期間で実施されています。, スーダンは長年、深刻な経済混乱に直面しており、2023年4月に始まった人道危機によってこの状況はさらに悪化しました。国連難民高等弁務官事務所（UNH...
Betty Mwende, a digital literacy advocate from Kenya and a person with a disability, completed the 2023 “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme.Betty volunteers to teach basic computer skills to children in her community to help bridge the digital gap.Through the UNITAR programme, she built her project management and digital skills, gained confidence and won valuable exposure.The Japan-funded programme equipped 7,000 women and youth in Africa with skills in data analysis, software development, project management, busi...
From basic computer literacy to advanced data analytics, digital skills are essential in today’s world and work environment. As more sectors shift to digital platforms and technologies continue to evolve, possessing these skills enables individuals to access better career opportunities and stay resilient in a rapidly changing job market. Given its commitment to Leaving No One Behind and promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, the UNITAR Division for Prosperity organized the “Developing Essential Skills for Women and Youth in Africa: Enhancing Employment Opportu...
In September 2015, the fourth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management, through resolution IV/4, initiated an intersessional process to prepare recommendations regarding the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020., IOMC Multi-stakeholder Expert Workshop on Advancing Chemicals and Waste Management in Economic Sectors and Industries
Development of guidance and elements of a possible global programme in preparation of IP 4.3 and the 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)
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Mwikali Munyao, Kenyan carpenter and entrepreneur, participated in the first round of the UNITAR Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership Training for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa.
In the COVID-19 pandemic, Mwikali lost her job as a customer service agent. She decided to pursue her interest in carpentry and turned it into a business.
The UNITAR training taught her the entrepreneurial skills she needed and helped her business overcome financial challenges.
The second round of the UNITAR entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership training programme, r...