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Thanks to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between UNESCO and UNITAR in 2015, and building on our previous two reports on damage to archeological sites in Syria (2014) and in Syria, Iraq, Nepal, and Yemen (2015), satellite imagery analysis is now a routine tool for assessing potential damage to cultural heritage sites.
The complementary roles of UNESCO and UNITAR-UNOSAT are important as they ensure an objective UN assessment of the status of cultural heritage, free from political bias and founded on scientific methods. This comprehensive study has revealed significan...
12 July 2019, New York, NY, USA- United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) launched UNITAR’s E-Learning Course entitled Achieving Peace, Preventive Diplomacy, Multilateral Negotiation and Mediation. “A Road to a Call for Peace” with the participation of the African Union to the United Nations (UN), the European Union Delegation to the UN, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, and the Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN. UNITAR introduced the new e-learning tool to members states and diplomats on preventive diplomacy, Multilateral Ne...
10 January 2022, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), successfully launched its flagship initiative, the 2022 President of the General Assembly Fellowship for HOPE (Harnessing Opportunities for Promoting Empowerment of Youth) on 10 January 2022. As envisioned by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th General Assembly, and his Presidency of Hope, this Fellowship programme aims to promote youth engagement in multilateralism and support the next g...
Established in 2023, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Bangkok (CIFAL Bangkok) is hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand. It provides a range of learning opportunities and facilitates knowledge sharing between public servants and leaders from Asia-Pacific countries to strengthen capacities, improve the decision-making process, and encourage sustainable development.Scope: Asia-Pacific.Thematic areas: Climate ChangeSmart CommunitiesWater-Energy-FoodInfrastructureTechnology, Policy and Society, Dr. Voravate Chonlasi...
Electrical and electronic equipment have revolutionized how we live, work, and communicate, and are today integrated into our daily lives. However, as this equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, e-waste generation is inevitable. Recognizing the need to address e-waste generation and recyclability, UNITAR Sustainable Cycles (SCYCLE) Programme and Microsoft joined forces to tackle this issue. The collaboration, rooted in a shared vision for sustainability, has yielded tangible results.The partnership between UNITAR SCYCLE and Microsoft began in 2022 with a bold ambition...
Maritime governance encapsulates maritime sectors' strategic management and regulatory oversight, including port and vessel operations. It entails formulating and enforcing policies, allocating resources, and supervising maritime activities to ensure safety, security, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Central to fostering global trade and regional economic development, effective maritime governance prioritizes the safeguarding of life, assets, and the marine ecosystem while promoting orderly and lawful maritime conduct. This holistic approach harmonizes stakehol...
In 2015, the United Nations Members States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide their actions and progress towards "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future". Safe, timely, and accessible surgical care is a central part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is necessary to achieve Universal Health Coverage. The Lancet Commision on Global Surgery has made it clear that the status quo is not an option: almost one third of the global disease burden is surgical, yet over 5 billion people lack access to safe and...
Viktoria Podvoiskaさんはウクライナからの避難民であり、母国への本格的な侵攻が始まった時にポーランドに移住しました。彼女は、国連ユニタールの「生計強化のためのポーランドのウクライナ人女性避難民向けデジタル・リスキリング」研修を受講し、地理情報システム(GIS)に焦点を当てたサブトラックを選択し、無事修了しました。彼女は将来キーウに戻り、ウクライナの再建に向けて自分のスキルを活かせる日を心待ちにしています。同研修は、日本政府の支援を受けて実施され、GISサブトラックは、日本のスタートアップ企業との提携のもとで行われました。, 2024年11月14日、広島 - 2022年2月24日の朝早く、Viktoria Podvoiskaさんはキーウに最初の爆弾が落ちるのを目撃しました。彼女はすぐに家族全員を集め、「戦争が始まった。私たちは去らなければならない」と伝えました。Podvoiskaさんたちはまず地方に避難しましたが、到着直後にそこでは戦闘がさらに激しくなっていることを知りました。不安のなかで2週間を過ごした後、Podvoiskaさんは下の息子と、周りの母子を車に乗せてポーランドへ出発することにしました。彼女の夫と上の息子は残ることになりました。, 紛争状況が悪化するにつれ、Podvoiskaさんの夫は彼女に戻ってこないようにと告げ...
ヨルダンの起業家Luay Hussein Moh'dさんは、患者と薬局を結びつけ、薬を入手するプロセスを簡素化するアプリを開発しています。彼は国連ユニタールの「グレート・アイデア・スペース 2022:公衆衛生とCOVID-19からの復興のための起業家精神育成」研修事業に参加し、基本的なスキルを身につけ、プロジェクトを成功させるための知見を得ました。, 2024年8月28日、広島 - ヨルダンの起業家であるLuay Hussein Moh’dさんは、社会により良い変化を生み出したいと願っています。彼は、プログラミングやプロジェクトマネジメント、品質管理を含む、情報技術(IT)分野での23年以上の経験を持っており、ITの活用を通して現実社会の課題を解決できると考えています。彼は「グレート・アイデア・スペース 2022:公衆衛生とCOVID-19からの復興のための起業家精神育成」研修事業に参加し、自身のプロジェクトとして、医薬品へのアクセスを改善するために患者と薬局をつなぐアプリを開発しました。, ヨルダンは「中東のシリコンバレー」として知られ、アラブ諸国における重要な技術拠点としての地位を確立しています。この恵まれた環境は、イノベーションを活用してさまざまな課題解決に取り組む起業家を数多く育んでおり、特に医療制度の分野でその取り組みが顕著です。L...
The devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti resulted in an outpouring of relief and an unprecedented variety of crowdsourcing efforts. UNOSAT was heavily involved in damage assessment and analysis activities, ingesting data from the crowd but also synthesizing lessons learned from previous emergencies. The work was conducted in integrated and participatory involving the European Commission Joint Research Centre and the World Bank-GFDRR, the Haitian National Centre for Geo-Spatial Information, Swisstopo and the University of Zurich. This widespread effort combined im...