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19 May 2021, New York, United States. - The UNITAR New York office conducted a workshop entitled “The Future of Diplomacy After COVID-19”. After a year like no other, it explored the impact the global pandemic has had on international cooperation and offered perspectives on what the future of multilateralism has in store. The course took place in an online format attracting 190 participants from more than sixty countries.
The workshop was based on the book “The Future of Diplomacy After COVID-19” written by Ms. Hana Alhashimi, Emirati Member of the Secretary-Genera...
Women’s Leadership in Climate Diplomacy Networking Reception
3 June 2015, Bonn, Germany - UNITAR’s Women’s Leadership Programme partnered with the Women’s Environmental and Development Organization (WEDO) to co-host a side event at the UNFCCC Forty-second Sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 42) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 42), as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP2-9)
The reception brought together both women and men involved in the negotiations...
June 2020 - In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this innovative Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy as well as the Post-Graduate Certificate in World Studies and the Post-Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Practice between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and th...
28 November 2024 Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ADN Group, in partnership with the Doha Forum, are proud to announce the agenda and panelists for the upcoming Doha World Negotiation Day taking place at the Sheraton Grand, in Doha, Qatar on December 9th, 2024 (15:00 – 18:00). The event will begin with an opening ceremony, followed by two panels as described below and the bestowing of the ‘Doha Best Negotiator of the Year 2024’ Award. After the event we invite participants to join a reception. , In an era m...
10 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Sovereign Order of Malta successfully hosted a Human Rights Council side event titled, "After 25 Years of the Palermo Protocol – The Need for Real Action".Focusing on strengthening global efforts to combat human trafficking through capacity-building and training, the event brought together a plethora of experts in the field, encouraging rich dialogue and raising awareness of the remaining pitfalls in current methods following the General Assembly Resolution...
UN CC:Learn 2014-2017 Implementation Phase: Recommendations and Lessons from the mid-term evaluation
The mid-term evaluation found that the project has been an efficient and effective initiate, and highly relevant to its targeted users at both the global and national levels. The project is well on track to delivering its agreed outputs and outcomes, with good evidence to suggest that the work is already contributing to long-term impacts. The project is clearly building understanding of climate change amongst its target audiences and – more importantly – there are early signs that UN CC:Learn-supported resources and processes are triggering a degree of positive behaviour ch...
10 November 2023, New York, USA - UNITAR NYO hosted a Global Diplomacy Initiative training session featuring a compelling presentation by H.E. Dr. Laszlo Molnar, a seasoned professional with an extensive career spanning the United Nations system, the private sector, and academia.
The session commenced with H.E. Dr. Molnar sharing insights into his remarkable career journey, offering a unique perspective gained from his experiences across diverse sectors. Attendees, predominantly graduate students specializing in international relations or diplomacy, then introduced themsel...
22 February 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – A global pandemic. A climate emergency. Ongoing armed conflict. These are just some of the issues on the agenda at World Negotiation Day.
Together with ADN Group, and the Global Citizen Forum, UNITAR is organizing the second edition of World Negotiation Day on 9 March 2021. The event will bring together some of the world’s top negotiators from the public and private sectors – ambassadors, leaders, and executives – who have shaped some of the pivotal events of 2020., One of these events is the remarkable UAE - Israel agreement – the A...
4 March 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - International Law is the cornerstone of global interaction, politics, and policy. Emerging challenges and opportunities driven by advanced technologies, as well as new actors are shaping international relations in a broad range of domains, including maritime regulations, international security, and outer space activities. The International law in Focus e-Workshop Series aims at tackling cutting-edge legal topics in specific areas of international law. Each e-workshop will offer insights on harmonious ways to integrate ...
7 July 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Between 29 June and 2 July 2020, 30 diplomats and embassy personnel from the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Burundi, and the Republic of Rwanda gathered virtually in order to reinforce their skillset in two key areas: Cybersecurity and Security Awareness, taught by security veteran and ex-NATO Spokesperson Dr. Jamie Shea; and Digital Diplomacy, led by prominent cyberspace analyst and former British diplomat Mr. Shaun Riordan.
The e-workshops were conducted at a time when cyberattacks against...