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As the novel Coronavirus spreads globally, we would like to update you on what UNITAR is doing as a response to this unprecedented health crisis. We are committed to continuing to deliver our learning solutions as much as possible during this difficult time.
We are following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the public authority of the host country (Switzerland) and the UN Headquarters, and have put in place measures to address the current situation and mitigate the potential spread of the virus.
All UNITAR personnel, except for critical staff,...
2024年10月1日、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）は、「自由で開かれたインド太平洋のリーダー育成研修：海洋と人間の安全保障」（FOIP）研修事業（日本政府拠出）のフィジー・ナンディでの地域ワークショップに、太平洋島嶼国8か国の政府機関、非政府組織、民間セクターからの70名を超える参加者を迎えました。開会式には道井緑一郎 駐フィジー共和国、ナウル共和国、ツバル日本国特命全権大使ならびにフィジー政府よりジョーン・マリティノ・ネマニ雇用・生産性・労使関係省次官のご臨席を賜りました。この研修事業は、日本政府と日本国民の資金援助を受けて実施されるもので、参加者の専門スキル、リーダーシップスキル、地域ネットワークを強化し、気候、社会、経済、食料、海洋に関わる安全保障の強化のための地域の能力を高めることを目的としています。フィジーでの10日間の地域ワークショップは、同事業の第2フェーズとして開催されます。9週間のオンライン学習で構成される第1フェーズからの成績優秀者が、第2フェーズの本ワークショップに参加しています。国連ユニタール広島事務所長の三上知佐は開会式の冒頭で挨拶を行い、参加者および関係者を温かく歓迎しました。三上所長は、「太平洋地域のリーダーやチェンジメーカーである皆様がこの場に集結したことは、より安全でレジリエンスのある未来を築き...
The IOMC Toolbox project comprises nine Participating Organizations (PO) that contribute to the IOMC with the purpose of promoting coordination of the policies and activities pursued jointly or separately to achieve the sound management of chemicals in relation to human health and the environment. The IOMC Toolbox is an internet-based tool that aims to provide target user groups, primarily from developing countries, with guided access to be able to identify the most relevant, efficient and appropriate national actions to respond to chemicals management problems. The project...
UNITAR and Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication have signed a memorandum of understanding.The meeting was led by UNITAR Executive Director Mr. Nikhil Seth, and Vice President of Tsinghua University Mr. Yang Bin.This strategic partnership seeks to harness the combined expertise and resources of UNITAR and Tsinghua University to develop innovative educational programmes and foster global cooperation., 8 July 2024, Beijing, China - On 18 June 2024, UNITAR and Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication have signed a memorandum of unders...
UNITAR established its Hiroshima Office in 2003, in response to the desire of the people and authorities in Hiroshima to contribute more actively to global peace and development. The Hiroshima Office has an inherent strength in the areas of peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction and disarmament, as well as the broader themes in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense hardship across the globe. Progress in key areas of need has been regrettably reversed. Marginalized and traditionally under-represented peoples – women, LGB...
In 2019, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) set up the Division of Prosperity. The Division for Prosperity is committed to supporting countries in shaping an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.
We seek to address growing inequalities, help lift people out of extreme poverty and establish global prosperity by offering innovative training and creating learning opportunities for people around the world. We work in solidarity with diverse partners at the local, regional and global levels to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development ...
Entrepreneurship is wealth-creating. It encourages innovation, brings new value to the market, and helps build local and regional wealth. Entrepreneurship can empower young people to boost their lives and livelihoods, create jobs and solve social problems through innovation.
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens problems in food security, public health, and employment in Iraq, entrepreneurship is more important than ever to “build back better” towards a post-pandemic world.
Building on the experience and lessons learned of the past five cycles (2016-2020), 2021 UNITAR COVID-19...
From 6 October to 2 November 2024, UNITAR and FAO are launching the third edition of their joint online course titled "Trade and Food Security".Participants will benefit from the latest insights and data, on key topics such as trade policy formulation, agricultural development measures, and governance under the multilateral trading system.The course aims to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in Arabic-speaking countries to develop and implement evidence-based trade policies that support food security., 24 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and FAO are launching the t...
UNITAR Executive Director Nikhil Seth visited Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan from 25 March to 28 March 2024.
The four-day visit to Japan includes his participation in the Peace Walk Festival, the signing ceremony of the eighth Special Grant Agreement with the Hiroshima Prefectural Government, the opening ceremony of the new Hiroshima Office, and courtesy visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, local government offices, stakeholders from the public and private sector in Japan, and meetings with UNITAR supporting members.
, 19 April 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – The Uni...
Twenty-two 2021 UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors are exploring ideas to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) in a post-COVID-19 world.
In the 3-month programme, Hiroshima high school students examine today’s pressing issues so they can become future global leaders.
The 2021 round started in July and will include five workshops and group work.
The Youth Ambassadors will make their final presentations on 24 October 2021 in a public webinar (in Japanese only).
Leading companies NEC and H&M joined to give the Youth Ambassadors a broader perspective of th...