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Partner: Regional Municipality of York, Canada
Focal Point: Lisa Gonsalves
Title: Director, Strategies and Partnerships Branch, Regional Municipality of York, Canada (on Social Inclusion)
More than ever, immigration and ethnic diversity are at the top of the global political agenda and have been subjects of heated debates. Nativism is driving populism and some people are reluctant to welcome foreigners, thinking that immigration will negatively change their communities, their countries and the economy at large. Studies show that when migrants move from one c...
15 April 2025, Victoria, Canada - UNITAR, in partnership with the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada, successfully concluded its third year of the Co-operative Education Programme (Co-op), a professional development learning pathway. The Co-op continues to lead nationally in experiential learning, with this initiative launched in partnership with CIFAL Victoria—a UNITAR-affiliated centre. This international programme serves as a vehicle through which UVic students can acquire valuable work experience. Through this partnership, students can also participate in initiatives...
9 November 2020, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Merida hosted a two-day virtual workshop on the role and contribution that Media can make in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
During two days, 35 members of the press from Mexico participated in the discussions that were facilitated by experts and practitioners from CIFAL Merida, CIFAL Ecuador, CIFAL Madrid, CIFAL Malaga, and UNITAR.
The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Hector Navarrete, Director of CIFAL Merida and by Dr. Deisi Kusztra, Member of ...
30 November 2018, Abuja, Nigeria – A staggering 1.25 million people die on the world’s roads every single year while up to 50 million more are left seriously injured or disabled. These numbers make road trafficcrashesone of the leading causes of death around the world and the primary cause of death for young people aged 15-29 (WHO, 2015).
As part of UNITAR’s efforts to contribute to advance road safety, the Institute is working closely with key public and private sector partners to assist government authorities to identify and implement strategies that reduce the risk fact...
15 – 16 May 2019, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) teamed up and co-organized the Learning Conference Implementing the 2030 Agenda in the Caribbean Region. The conference was attended by more than 70 participants including government officials from 21 Caribbean nations leading the SDGs process in their countries, international civil servant...
17 July 2019, Curitiba, Brazil- The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) jointly with the Federation of Industries of the State of Parana (FIEP) System and Faculties of Industry held a workshop on “Innovating 2030: Thinking about the SDGs” on 29 June 2019. This event provided a venue for dialogue amongst industrial automation and mechanical manufacturing students to think and discuss innovative solutions to social, environmental and economic problems. Students as future leaders are pivotal in order to tackle urgent global ch...
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16 March 2025, Victoria, Canada – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Victoria, Canada (CIFAL Victoria), is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of CIFAL Victoria’s growth and impact during its third year of operations.Since its launch in 2022, CIFAL Victoria, hosted by the University of Victoria, has significantly expanded its network of partners, collaborators, instructors, and students. The number of individuals trained more than doubled compared to 2023, demonstrating remarka...
On this International Women’s Day, I am pleased to announce that I joined the International Gender Champions. Today, we must all answer the call to action to achieve a future where the rights, equality, and empowerment of all women and girls are fully realized. The theme, For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment., serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality is not just a goal—it is a necessity.Gender equality is fundamental to ending violence, ensuring safe and peaceful societies, building strong economies, and achieving sustainable development. A world...
26 November 2024, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom – In partnership with the University of Surrey, UNITAR has launched CIFAL Surrey, the newest addition to the CIFAL Global Network. Hosted by the University of Surrey's Institute for Sustainability, CIFAL Surrey will focus on key areas such as Urban Governance and Planning, Economic Development, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability. The official launch event took place in Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom.CIFAL Surrey is set to become a hub for innovation and collaboration, addressing both local and global cha...