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In today's globalized and increasingly complex world, the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation cannot be overstated. In response to the pressing need for effective collaboration in combating corruption and fostering diplomacy, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) have collaboratively launched the one-of-a-kind Master’s in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD) programme.Spanning 18 months, this modular postgraduate degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate...
Goodwill Ambassadors are influential persons in various fields who help promote UNITAR’s activities. These individuals are at the top of their field – from the sports, arts, sciences, and entertainment industries. They use their talent and platform to spread awareness of UNITAR’s programmes through the events and projects they participate in.
Goodwill Ambassadors also advocate for the SDGs and mobilize support for social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Through the partnership with UNITAR, Ambassadors strive to use their influence to make the planet a bet...
The primary purpose of UNITAR Division for People Expert Community on Breastfeeding is to serve as a cadre of professionals to provide specialised knowledge and technical guidance to the UNITAR’s Breastfeeding Education Initiative; . Our breastfeeding expert community is dedicated to providing unwavering support, education, and advocacy for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Through collaborative efforts, continuous education, and evidence-based practices, we strive to ensure quality lactation support, promote professional excellence,...
LIRE L'ARTICLE EN ANGLAIS CI-DESSOUS, 9 Juin 2023, Genève, Suisse - L'Institut des Nations Unies pour la Formation et la Recherche (UNITAR) et le Consortium Cohésion Sociale en RDC, constitué de Norwegian Refugee Council, de Search for Common Ground, d'International Alert et de Justice Plus, ont signé un accord pour que l'UNITAR soutienne le processus de capitalisation du Consortium pour le projet «Contribuer au renforcement de la cohésion sociale et à la stabilisation dans les provinces de l’Ituri et du Nord-Kivu» financé par l’Union Européenne.
Le projet mise ...
The COVID-19 pandemic is more than a health crisis; it is an economic crisis, a humanitarian crisis, a security crisis, and a human rights crisis. This crisis has highlighted severe fragilities and inequalities within and among nations. Coming out of this crisis will require a whole-of-society, whole-of-government and whole-of-the-world approach driven by compassion and solidarity.
In this live webinar, academics from Oxford Brookes University and The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will come together to discuss the role of humanitarian action a...
April 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Unforeseen and unprecedented challenges such as natural disasters, terrorism, cyber warfare, and pandemics are shaping the 21st century. The transnational nature of such challenges requires cross-sectoral, multifaceted, and complex responses. Therefore, every sector, from the public to the private, is affected and required to yield tangible solutions. On April 24, the world celebrates the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. The event epitomises an essential opportunity to commend the significance and the need for a...
27 September 2018, Atlanta, United States - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) in partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA), the World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosted the 7th Annual Atlanta Conference on Global Health. This Conference focused on global health and the environment, with a specific look at the impact of Hurricane Maria.
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 pivots on health and calls to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. Even though this ...
Established in 2018, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga (CIFAL Malaga) was created with the vision of becoming a training centre of reference for the entire Mediterranean, where local, regional and national leaders can acquire skills that allow them to advance sustainable development in their communities and, ultimately improve the quality of life of their citizens.CIFAL Malaga's mission is to offer training opportunities and exchange of best practices, tools and strategies between local and regional authorities, international organ...
The Geneva Lecture Series provides an important space for discussions. Participants who cannot attend the event in person, but follow it online have an opportunity to send their questions in advance via several platforms listed below
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The best questionsare selected and addressed by the moderator of the event to the invited speakers during the lecture....
Nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials (nano) is a growing industry which creates an array of economic and social benefits, while potential risks to human health and the environment are, to date, not fully known. With numerous nano-containing products available in the market, there is a need to prepare appropriate regulations and safety standards.To address the global challenges, nano has been included as key topic (an “emerging policy issue”) under the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). The third International Confe...