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13 April 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – In collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anticorruption Center (ROLACC), UNITAR successfully concluded the 2nd iteration of the e-learning course on “Anticorruption and Sustainable Development: Building Inclusive and Transparent Societies for All” offered between 24 February and 7 April 2021.
Over 120 persons from all regions with different backgrounds earned certificates of participation and completion. In total, 220 persons have participated in the first and second iterations of this course, and a total of 882 persons have acceded t...
13 December 2019, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office concluded training for December 12th-13th, 2019, titled “Practical Preparations for Membership in The United Nations Security Council” for the Permanent Mission of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as the Permanent Mission of Vietnam. The training which was made possible through the support from the Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) towards the UNITAR Strategic Framework Fund (SFF), included sessions titled “Formal and Informal Council meeti...
12 July 2019, New York, NY, USA – During the work visit of the Executive Director of UNITAR, Mr. Nikhil Seth, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research completed several agreements with different partners of UNITAR, these ones were: an agreement with the Permanent Mission of Singapore, the Permanent Mission of Ecuador and the Permanent Mission of Sweden.
On Friday 12 morning, UNITAR completed a Letter of Agreement between the Permanent Mission of Singapore and UNITAR. The meeting was attended by ASG Mr. Nikhil Seth, and H.E. Marco Suazo, Head of the New York ...
3 December 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to drive your business to success? Passionate about your project(s) but unsure where to start? Would you like to empower yourself with the skills to navigate a complex and ever-changing global economy? To meet these needs Babson College and UNITAR designed the Executive Certificate in Global Business Leadership, a series of courses created exclusively for shaping an effective social entrepreneurial leader. Based in Massachusetts, United States, Babson College specializes in entrepreneurship and ...
2 July 2025, Bonn, Germany - The 62nd session of the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Conference 2025 (SB62), held from June 16 to 26 in Bonn, Germany, provided an opportunity for Parties and non-party stakeholders to advance discussions and recommendations on enhancing the implementation of Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE).Kicking off the ACE events this year was the ACE Focal Points Academy. Held annually since 2022, the Academy aims to strengthen the network of national ACE focal points at both international and regional levels. This year’s session took a modular approach an...
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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UNITAR signs memorandum of understanding with Hiroshima Dragonflies, a Japanese professional basketball team.
UNITAR and Hiroshima Dragonflies agreed to work together towards the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hiroshima Dragonflies contributes to the SDGs through sports through its “Landscape Connected by Basketball Project,” to reach the grassroots level.
, 7 April 2022, Hiroshima, Japan – Japanese professional basketball team Hiroshima Dragonflies and UNITAR have agreed to work together towards the realization of the Sustainable Dev...
28 November 2023, Nuku'alofa, Tonga – The Government of Tonga, in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), successfully convened a pivotal two-day workshop on Critical Infrastructure Stress Testing and Principles for Resilient Infrastructures at the Tanoa Hotel on November 28-29, 2023.
The workshop marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Enha...
30 March 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - As nations grapple with the effects of climate change, inequality and injustice, and other global issues, young people have stepped up as change-makers within their local and regional communities. However, despite the positive actions of many, their creative solutions need to reach a wider audience. To give the youth the voice they deserve, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is partnering with Barbara Harrison Media and Kids Speak Out to launch the project: Through the Lens of the Youth Documentaries by You...
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17 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITTLLDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support capacity development needs of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs).
The MoU was signed in Palais des Nations at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) by Mr. Nikhil Seth, Executive Director of UNITAR, and Mr. Dulguun Damdin-Od, Executive Director of ITTLLDC.
The sig...