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Approximately 30 per cent of the global burden of disease is caused by conditions that can be treated by surgery or that require the direct care of a surgeon. Each year, total surgically avertable deaths alone are approximately six times greater than total deaths from HIV, malaria, and TB combined. Yet, 5 million people worldwide do not have access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care. As part of the Global Surgery initiative’s work conducted by the Division for People, the National Surgical Obstetric Anaesthesia Planning (NSOAP) manual was published in colla...
Diego Caicedo - General Secretariat of the Andean Community (SGCAN) The commitment of the General Secretariat of the Andean Community (SGCAN in Spanish) to the well-being of its 115 million inhabitants is more than just a mission - it's a driving force for positive change. In 2023, a pivotal partnership between UNITAR and SGCAN emerged, dedicated to enhancing road safety throughout the Andean Community (CAN in Spanish). This collaboration led to the introduction of the Virtual Road Safety Dashboard, a groundbreaking tool empowering road safety experts and Mi...
June 13, 2023, Shanghai, China – China’s rapid socio-economic development and the significant increase in resident income have led to surging demand for road travel. This growing need has emphasized the critical importance of safer roads and responsible road users, prompting more pressing efforts to enhance public awareness and provide relevant public education on the topic of road safety.
On June 13, the inaugural “Autosobriety Creative Challenge ”, hosted in collaboration with the China Communication Television Broadcasting Network, UNITAR’s affiliat...
Established in 2015, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Australia (CIFAL Newcastle) is hosted by the University of Newcastle (UON) in Australia serving as a hub for the Asia Pacific region, leveraging UON's disciplinary strengths in areas such as public health, equity, indigenous knowledge and sustainable development and urban resilience. CIFAL Newcastle facilitates knowledge transfer and building partnerships by connecting our regional and global communities through education, training and research with a focus on the below areas of strength.S...
Considering the importance of the global automotive market and that a key component of the Safe Systems Approach is Safe Vehicles, legislation, policies, and strategies related to promoting safer vehicles are essential for improving road safety globally. The global motor vehicle fleet (including passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles) currently exceeds 2 billion vehicles and is likely to reach 3.5 billion by 2031. Small to mid-size fleets account for roughly 88% of all commercial fleets on the road.Companies, organizations, and governments own and manage ...
The Supporting Breastfeeding in the Community Webinar Series is a collection of free, online learning webinar events led by experts discussing some of the most pressing aspects of feeding cues, mastitis and the challenges, barriers, and solutions of breastfeeding experienced by vulnerable populations, and the UN’s work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). , LOOK & LATCH: RESPONSIVE FEEDING AND UNDERSTANDING FEEDING CUES25 September 2024, 03:00 PM CEST – Please find the recording here. Speakers: Mrs. Moenie Der Kleyn, Dr. Alberto Heart...
21 October 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - Environmental sustainability is key to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As we draw closer to 2030, it is critical that the international community continues to prioritize creating a sustainable future. Empowering local communities in their efforts to work towards environmental sustainability remains a key objective of UNITAR, and in addition to benefiting the environment, can uplift and empower the local communities involved, especially girls and women.
Pollution reduction is an essential step needed to...
September 2020 - Governments around the world have been at the forefront in the fight against global crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the disruptive nature of this crisis has exposed a deeper level of vulnerability in our communities, by creating unprecedented socio-economic and cultural impact. During the crisis, public officials have been faced with the unparalleled urgency to formulate new ways of thinking, adapt to new realities and prepare for the unknown future.
A crisis may be a reoccurring emergency situation common to a specific region (f...
2 August 2023, Bangkok, Thailand – In partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), UNITAR has established the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Bangkok to offer a range of learning opportunities on sustainable development related areas and facilitate knowledge sharing between government officials and leaders across Asia Pacific.
CIFAL Bangkok aims to strengthen the capacities of individuals and institutions, serving public officials and leaders of Asia Pacific countries in order to improve the decision-making process and enco...
9 June 2021, New York, USA - Following the Report of the Secretary-General (E/2021/49), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) Headquarters and its office in New York started preparations for delivering the report to the United Nations Member States, and consultations in order to produce the legislative response from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations Member States.
After consultations, the Permanent Mission of Guatemala took the lead in facilitating the draft resolution, covering three informal consultations vi...