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In order to respond to training needs of law professionals from the Union of Myanmar, UNITAR, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, conducted an International Law Training for qualified professionals which took place in Yangon from 30 November to 11 December 2009. The training was attended by thirty participants from different ministries as well as from the University of Yangon.
The training opened on Monday 30 November in the presence of H.E. U Maung Myint, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs; Mr. Bishow Parajuli, UNDP Resident…
6 August 2024, New York, United States – From 01 July – 01 August 2024 United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office in partnership with Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) and the International Advisory Group (IAG), hosted an exclusive fellowship programme for Qatar University students from 1 July to 5 August. This unique 5-week opportunity was designed to provide third and fourth-year students with unparalleled knowledge, professional experience, and leadership skills through immersive training and various United Nations agencies. During ...
Protecting One of the World’s Most Important Resources
10 December 2014, Geneva, Switzerland - Groundwater makes up the majority of the volume of freshwater which is available and easily accessible for people, and is particularly attractive as a source for potable water because it is typically relatively pure. The demand for groundwater is likely to increase in the future in order to offset declining surface water availability, as well as increased consumption and climate change. However, it is vulnerable to both over-exploitation and contamination, which may remain…
14 July 2016, New York, USA – The SDGs and the Paris Agreement hold a great promise, but how do we turn these aspirational visions into reality? UNITAR’s learning session held on the occasion of the HLPF on Thursday sought to address this issue by focusing on the new types of planning tools and nationally-grown actionable strategies to turn the SDGs, climate and regional commitments into reality. Facilitated by UNITAR’s Executive Director Nikhil Seth, the session featured Jeffrey Sachs, H.E. Amb. Kamau of Kenya, Halldór Thorgeirsson from UNFCCC, and experts from the ...
06 August 2019, Quezon City, Philippines – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Philippines (CIFAL Philippines) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, the International Labour Organization and UN Women launched the Global Migration Professional Course at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman.
The main objective of this course is to exchange knowledge through a comparative and pragmatic approach on the challenges in migration management. This one-month-course is comprised of 7 modules distrib...
28-30 September 2011, Vienna, Austria. One of the three international UN headquarters, Vienna provides an exciting, yet sometimes confusing working environment for diplomats. With the view to provide practitioners with clarity on key issues and to ensure a good start to newcomers to the multilateral work setting, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organised two briefings on the mandate and governance of Vienna-based UN agencies and international organisations. The first briefing was organised jointly with the United Nations Commission on…
22 July 2024, New York, United States - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) kicked off the Global Diplomacy Bootcamp at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This immersive programme aims to introduce participants to the UN system, enhance their understanding of international negotiations, and develop their skills for global leadership., The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks from H.E. Mr. Marco Suazo, Acting Head of UNITAR New York Office, who emphasized the importance of nurturing the next generation of global leaders through ha...
CIFAL Merida and UNICEF Promoting the SDGS at Airport Facilities
30 September, 2018, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have joined forces to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda in airport facilities.
As commercial aviation continues to grow remarkably, airports have become gateways through which billions of travelers transit every year globally. In the case of…
In order to respond to training needs of law professionals from the Union of Myanmar, UNITAR, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conducted an International Law Training for Qualified Professionals which took place in Yangon from 29 November to 10 December 2010. The training was attended by sixty participants from different ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Commerce, as well as from academia.
The courses were designed to be highly interactive and participatory and included…
UNITAR Launches New Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice with a Briefing on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion
September, Geneva, Switzerland - The Briefing on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion kick-started the first edition of UNITAR’s Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools required to handle the complexities of Human Rights Law during international and peace negotiations. Participants greatly appreciated the timeliness of the briefing, given that the 30th Session of the Human…