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The road traffic-related deaths and injuries have unparalleled health and socio-economic implications on society, as a whole. A staggering 1.19 million people die on the world’s roads every single year with an additional 20 to 50 million people suffering injuries, often resulting in disabilities. As of 2019, road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5 to 29 years and are the 12th leading cause of death when all ages are considered. Two-thirds of the global fatality statistics occur among people of working age (18–59 years), ...
Fega Ayu Pangestika, a disaster management analyst from Indonesia, became interested in disaster response after observing how her grandfather reacted during the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption. She noticed that spiritual leaders influenced people's actions during the crisis, prompting her to explore more culturally sensitive disaster management strategies. In 2023, Fega joined the UNITAR Women’s Leadership Training Programme to enhance her skills in disaster risk reduction and was among the top performers invited to a regional workshop in Tonga. Fega learned about...
The year 2023 was a very special and exciting one for the UNITAR Division for Prosperity, as we celebrated not only the 60th anniversary of UNITAR but also the 20th of the Hiroshima Office, which is a part of the Division for Prosperity. We held many events in Japan and Geneva, together with our Advisory Board members, partners, alumni and supporters of UNITAR.
As we close the year with many fond memories, we remain committed to serving the world so that 20 years from now, we can all live in a more sustainable, peaceful and prosperous world.
“People are the core of natio...
18 February 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – “Of all preventative interventions, breastfeeding has the greatest potential to improve child survival, health, development and wellbeing”. Breastfeeding is a critical aspect in achieving SDG2 and SDG3 — which include ending hunger, improving nutrition, and promoting health.
While breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support – both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding. Promoting breastfeeding practices such as initiation within one hour of life and duration for up to two years of age is essen...
Libya continues to face major challenges in its transition to democratic rule in the aftermath of the 2011 revolution. The “Stabilization Facility for Libya” implemented by UNDP, is a vehicle to support the efforts of Libya to bridge the critical period of transition from the initial period of humanitarian relief towards mid- and long-term structural and sector-specific support. The interventions were designed to strengthen national unity and reinforce state authorities for all Libyans through the support of three activities sets, each with a dedicated output:Output 1: Basi...
UNITAR through its Division for People and its CIFAL Global Network, UNDESA, UNFPA, IOM, UNWOMEN, UNHCR, OHCHR, ITU, ILO, and WHO with its Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, together with the Group of Friends of the Human Rights of Older Persons -conformed by States, represented by their Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva,- the Global Initiative on Ageing Foundation (GIA), the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuses, the International Longevity Centre; the NGO Committee on Ageing Geneva, and the Harvard Law School Projec...
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...
23 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR’s Division for People hosted the 4th session of the “Webinar Series Management Practices for Safer Roads” to kick-off Brazil’s National Road Safety Week and to raise awareness about practical interventions and best practices that contribute to improve road safety.
Dr. Deisi Kusztra, Member of UNITAR’s Board of Trustees and President of the World Family Organization, gave the opening remarks and highlighted the importance of remaining focused on issues like road safety during these unprecedented times. Dr. Kusztra also reflec...
Next addition dates to be announced soon. In the mean time, please contact multilateralism@unitar.org for further information., During the upcoming year, UNITAR is delighted to deliver the first edition of our 5-day field visit to Nairobi – the seat of the UN offices at Nairobi (UNON), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat. We will offer participants the chance to fully immerse themselves into the host city of these key UN agencies and thereby gain first-hand experience of the United Nations.UNITAR will host most of the activities on the premises of the UN Offi...
Lavinia Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、トンガ初の安全・保護クラスター調整官です。彼女は、2018年度国連ユニタール事業「津波防災に関する女性のリーダーシップ研修」に参加しました。Taumoepeau-Latuさんは同プログラムで災害リスク軽減の原則について知り、この知識は現在の彼女の災害管理の仕事の基盤となっています。国連ユニタールは以前、トンガの災害時の標準業務手順を開発し、コミュニティと政府間の関係を促進するTaumoepeau-Latuさんの活動を特集しました。特集から6年が経った今、Taumoepeau-Latuさんがどのような活動に取り組んでいるか、さらなる取材をしました。, 2024年8月23日、広島 - トンガはもう、津波やサイクロンが引き起こす災害に対して無防備な国ではありません。トンガ系アメリカ人であるLavinia Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、防災訓練や教育を通じて、母国がこのような災害に対してより良い備えができるよう、強い使命感を抱いて取り組んでいます。2018年5月、国家危機管理局（NEMO）でトンガの安全・保護クラスター調整官に任命されたばかりの Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、国連ユニタールの「津波防災に関する女性リーダーシップ研修」に参加する機会を得ました。6年たった今も、Taum...