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CIFAL Jeju Concludes Workshop on Enhancing Security of Human Trafficking Victims
4-7 April 2017, Jeju, Republic of Korea – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Jeju in collaboration with the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO) hosted the international workshop "Enhancing human security of victims of trafficking in women in the Asia Pacific Region” from 4 to 7 April, 2017 at the Jeju International Training Center in Jeju.
The workshop convened 19 government officials (central, state and local) and NGO workers from 12…
Strengthening the Capacity of Local Authorities in Algeria
8 - 10 December 201, Geneva, Switzerland - As part of the capacity building activities delivered by UNITAR's CIFAL Maghreb - affiliated International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders - in Algiers, sixteen government officials of the Algerian Ministry of Interior and Local Authorities took part in a Training of Trainers delivered over three full days in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Algerian government has, for many years, made training a priority, in particular, to empower state representatives…
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Opens
11 July 2016, New York, United States of America: The 2016 meeting of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) opened today at UN Headquarters in New York. The HLPF is the central platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Alongside the HLPF, UNITAR is working with the United Nations Department of Economic…
CIFAL Jeju Contributing to Counter Human Trafficking in Asia-Pacific
13 June 2016, Jeju, Republic of Korea – CIFAL Jeju convened a four-day workshop on "Enhancing a Victim-Centered Approach: Identification, Assistance and Protection of Trafficking Victims in the Asia-Pacific Region” in collaboration with Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO). This training event gathered nineteen government officials (central, state and local), and civil society workers from different countries in the Asia-Pacific region from 13 to 16 June at Jeju International Training Center…
UNITAR hosts the XIII Annual Meeting of its CIFAL Global Network
21 October 2016. Quito, Ecuador - The CIFAL Global Network serves government authorities and key actors mainly from local and sub-national levels by providing training on how to tackle issues ranging from road safety to migration and development, leadership and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to name a few.
UNITAR’s global network of affiliated training centres is comprised of 16 “International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL)” Centres located across Africa, Asia-Pacific,…
Graduation Ceremony For Executive Master Degree in Development Policies and Practices
25 February 2016, Geneva, Switzerland – Civil servants from the Ministry of Finance of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan received degrees certifying their completion of the Executive Master Degree in Development Policies and Practices (DPP). The graduation ceremony commemorated the achievement of 55 students from around the world in completing the Executive Master Degree Programme. The students hailed from South America, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Francophone Africa and…
13 September 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR’s Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative (BFEI) is pleased to invite you to join our Experts Conversations on Breastfeeding Promotion and Education!Between September and November, our BFEI is offering the Learning Webinar Series on “Supporting Breastfeeding in the Community”. This 3-part series seeks to provide comprehensive information and support to mothers, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning more about breastfeeding practices and their benefits. The series will bring together inter...
26 February 2020, Dakar, Senegal - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Dakar (CIFAL Dakar) in collaboration with the Canadian Executive Service Organization are offering a series of 7 seminars on leadership and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the aim of strengthening the capacities of professionals from the public and private sectors on the SDGs and their contribution to ensure peace and prosperity.
Reflecting on the importance of the SDGs, CIFAL Dakar successfully concluded the first Seminar Series on Leadership and Human Deve...
11 March, 2021, Hiroshima, Japan - The early months of 2021 have witnessed significant developments in nuclear disarmament efforts, including the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and an extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) through 2026. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic is impeding face-to face meetings between delegates, thus stagnating dialogues on nuclear disarmament. Training in negotiation techniques specific for nuclear disarmament remains an urgent need, however, if we are to main...
UNITAR Focus on Capacity Building for Enhanced Communications and Visibility for DCoC/JA Signatories
27 May 2024, Online - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) Secretariat proudly announce the inception of a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at bolstering capacity in visibility for the framework in the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Central to this partnership is the enhancement of communications and visibility for the DCoC/JA. Effective communication is essential for raising awareness, engaging stakeholders, and promoting transparency. UNITAR and the DCoC Secreta...