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14 June 2022, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) office in New York organized a launching event in the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber for the new book, "Redefining Development: The Extraordinary Genesis of the Sustainable Development Goals". The launching attracted more than 70 in-person participants and numerous interested individuals from different parts of the world who managed to follow the event simultaneously through the UN Web TV livestream.
Former President of Colombia and the sole reci...
26 June 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - As we navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, the role of young people in driving positive change has become increasingly vital. Empowered by their creativity, energy, and determination, youth worldwide spearhead innovative initiatives that advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this article, we will explore the inspiring ways that young people are engaging with the SDGs through a creative project that is shifting communities worldwide.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the Unite...
The digital revolution continues to change the face of health systems the world over. At the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA), the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised the full potential of the digital health revolution to enhance health service capacities and accelerate progress towards achieving health and wellbeing related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3. They also recognised that the responsible and appropriate use of digital health solutions remains a great challenge. The potential for positive impacts through the application of digita...
The global burden of disease is clearly shifting from infectious diseases to injury and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With this rapid increase in injury and NCDs, the global health community is appropriately turning its attention to developing programmes in prevention and early detection. However, there remains an enormous gap in the treatment options because only limited attention is being focused on surgical, obstetrical and anaesthesia care. Currently, 5 billion people lack access to safe and essential surgery.
Despite the obvious need, there is presently no coordin...
Beneficiary: Farzana Raja
Title: Pakistani politician — Former Federal Minister, Ex-Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and founding Chairpersons of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
Master: Oxford Brookes University (OBU) — UNITAR Master in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding
Few of us can confidently say that we have impacted the lives of millions like Farzana Raja has. She has accumulated over 20 years of experience as a Pakistani politician, as a Former Federal Minister and Ex-Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, among other p...
25 - 27 February, New York, USA - UNITAR coordinated the Core Diplomatic Training for the Permanent Mission of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations which began Tuesday 25 February 2020 and concluded Thursday 27 February 2020. The Guyana mission is preparing for the upcoming chairmanship and coordinating the activities of the G77+ China. To begin, the participants and facilitators were welcomed by H.E. Mr. Neil Pierre, Chief of the Strategic Engagement and Policy Integration Branch in the Financing for Sustainable Development Office...
16 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 meetings with UN officials on the 10th, the 15th and the 16th July. Mr. Seth met with the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, with the CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Mr. Carlos Brito and with the Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov.
On Wednesday 10 at noon the Executive Director also visited the Permanent Mission of Switzerland with the Head of the New ...
15 June 2021, Georgetown, Guyana - The current floods situation in Guyana are representative of a recurring threat to the country’s development. Prone to heavy rains leading to overflowing of its rivers, Guyana’s agricultural sector is constantly affected disaster related damages, and the local communities are vulnerable to food insecurity because of the damages to land, assets and infrastructure.
Developing climate resilience and mainstreaming gender-responsive policies is therefore key to ensuring sustainable economic growth, food security, and reducing poverty. It...
06 July 2021, New York, USA - On July 6, United Nations Institute for Training and Research in partnership with United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and United Nations Climate Change Convention (UNCCC) hosted the launch of their e-learning course Harnessing Climate and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Synergies.
Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office, opened the session and welcomed all partners and panelists. Mr. Suazo gave a brief overview on the ever-increasing importance of syncing climate goals with SDGs and said t...
On 15 January 2025, UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton signed an agreement to establish the Prosperity Alliance Wolverhampton, a joint sustainability research knowledge exchange centre aimed at fostering innovation.This partnership will develop joint degree programmes, host flagship conferences and advance applied research initiatives.UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton aim to drive business and economic growth through innovation and research for individuals, businesses and communities, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals., 22 January 2025, Gene...