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The Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international relations, and professionals working in international and regional organizations, as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions, to expand their knowledge on international affairs and strengthen their capacities in the field of multilateral diplomacy. All courses build on UNITAR’s wealth of experience in designing and implementing training workshops on diplomacy and multilateral affairs at the country and regional levels.The Dipl...
The Third Edition of World Negotiation Day took place on 30 November 2023 in the Palais des Nations, Geneva. Hosted by UNITAR and ADN Group and with generous support from the State of Qatar, World Negotiation Day serves to unite the world’s most renowned contributors to peaceful negotiations and conflict resolution. Please click here for information about the the 2024 Edition. , World Negotiation Day 2023 - Palais des Nations on November 30, 2023 The event brought together some of the greatest bilateral and multilateral negotiators and experts from across the glob...
4 June 2020, New York City, USA – During the past two months, the UNITAR office in New York has successfully maneuvered the complexity of the COVID-19 situation, and it has been continuing its delivery of high-quality online training programmes such as:
Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) programme
two interactive training programmes in collaboration with the Columbia Law School
first module of the training series in preparation for the General Assembly’s 2020 Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR)
‘Defining Transformation: A Global Food System’, co-hosted with...
UNITAR celebrates its 50th anniversary since its inception in December 1963. The Institute organized commemorative events both in Geneva and New York.
Geneva
28 November 2013, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in cooperation with the Group of 77 and China, Geneva Chapter, organized a high-level event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of UNITAR, and to sign a Framework of Cooperation between G77 and UNITAR.
All Permanent Missions based in Geneva were invited to the event and it was attended by more than 150 partic...
Based in the political core of the United Nations, UNITAR Office in New York (NYO) continues to provide resources to the permanent missions and the New York diplomatic community. Through meaningful contributions to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programmes and events bring public awareness, education and training, and the enhancement of global decision-making to public policy officials. One of the ways to achieve peace around the world is to work together. UNITAR has been collaborating with organizations associated wi...
An Independent Evaluation of UNOSAT Rapid Mapping Service (RMS) was published in July 2018. Using a mixed methods approach, it was the first independent evaluation of the Rapid Mapping Service since its inception in 2003. The evaluation included an online survey with a 20.8% response rate and key informant interviews covering 38% of institutional stakeholders, along with a theory of change analysis and a comprehensive desk review. For each evaluation criterion, the evaluation applied a rating, using a four-point scale traffic light system of green, amber and red.as practice...
Traditional gender stereotypes often exclude women from decision-making fields. Even where certain positions of responsibility are enabled, they are often restricted to less influential areas of governance. Providing aspiring leaders and allies with the necessary skills for empowerment is a crucial step to break the glass ceiling. To that end, accentuating efforts of capacity-building for women leadership lies at the core of UNITAR’s vision for the Agenda 2030. Earlier this year, the Institute’s work...
23 February 2021, New York, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) hosted a course on the work of the ECOSOC, entitled “UNITAR Orientation Course of the ECOSOC for Guatemala Delegates” on 23 February 2021. As with the previous course held in January, this training took place in an online format, attracting over 20 delegates that participated from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Mission of Guatemala in New York. The UNITAR New York office delivered a three-session onl...
Keynote speakers of the 6th edition of the Geneva Lecture Series jointly organized by UNOG and UNITAR, Heads of the IMF and WTO Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Pascal Lamy discussed the implications and lessons of the financial crisis for global economic growth and economic and financial governance models. The conference that took place at Palais des Nations in Geneva, on 8 December 2010, followed the usual format of the initiative - an interactive debate with journalists and the general public following the keynote addresses - and attracted up to 2...
18-22 July 2022, New York, U.S.A. – In partnership with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office hosted the third annual Women in Cyber training programme attended by a group of 24 women, coming from different regions around the world. The event was sponsored by the Governments of Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the U.K., and consisted of eight sessions held between the 18th and 22nd of July 2022, which focused on Drafting Resolutions, Cyber Policy, Leadership and United Nations Negotia...