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7 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – In celebration of World Youth Skills Day, the UNITAR Global Water Academy and CIFAL Philippines at the University of the Philippines co-hosted a virtual event entitled “Streams of Change: Prioritizing Youth Engagement in the Water and Sanitation Sector.” The session convened emerging professionals across water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programmes, highlighting the vital role of youth in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): Clean Water and Sanitation for All.Speakers included:Dr. Ebru Canan-Sokullu, Director of Global W...
22 March 2023, New York, USA - UNITAR, York University, the Regional Municipality of York (York Region) and York Regional Police renewed its partnership agreement to foster sustainable development in Canada. This agreement aims to deliver joint training and professional development activities, which target – mainly – government officials, leaders, civil society and other interested parties in the areas of safety mobility including road safety, mental health, gender equality, entrepreneurship and economic growth, and climate change, amongst others.
An anticipated outco...
25 April 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – In partnership with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) UNITAR has established its 31st CIFAL centre in Singapore to offer a range of learning opportunities on sustainability education and facilitate knowledge sharing between government officials and leaders from different Asia Pacific countries.
NTU Singapore was selected to host the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) Singapore, the only such centre in the country. It joins 30 other international training centres in the g...
We offer various online platforms that provide users with tools, resources and courses in respective thematic areas. Explore below our learning platforms., This webpage includes information on the Digital Government Academy, which is part of the UNCTAD - UNITAR Digital Government Capacity Development programme established to research, promote and build capacity in the field of digital government as a means to implementing the 2030 Agenda., The UN CC:Learn knowledge sharing platform is a ‘one-stop-shop’ to access learning materials, activities and services offered by U...
11 October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - In collaboration with the Global Surgery Foundation, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, VSee, and Health Tech Without Borders, UNITAR is pleased to announce the launch of the webinar series “Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Future of Global Health Technologies”. Health technologies have become a cornerstone in the worldwide pursuit of universal healthcare access. Their multifaceted impact encompasses enhanced healthcare efficiency, extended healthcare services reach, and secure health information sharing. These innovation...
Established in 2024, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Surrey is hosted by the University of Surrey. CIFAL Surrey’s primary mission is to provide a range of research-informed training opportunities, and capacity-building activities, to facilitate knowledge sharing between Civil Society Organizations representatives, public servants, decision-makers and stakeholders locally and internationally to strengthen capacities, improve decision-making processes, and promote sustainable development. The target audience includes local, national, and regio...
06 August 2019, Quezon City, Philippines – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Philippines (CIFAL Philippines) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, the International Labour Organization and UN Women launched the Global Migration Professional Course at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman.
The main objective of this course is to exchange knowledge through a comparative and pragmatic approach on the challenges in migration management. This one-month-course is comprised of 7 modules distrib...
22 July 2024, New York, United States - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) kicked off the Global Diplomacy Bootcamp at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This immersive programme aims to introduce participants to the UN system, enhance their understanding of international negotiations, and develop their skills for global leadership., The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks from H.E. Mr. Marco Suazo, Acting Head of UNITAR New York Office, who emphasized the importance of nurturing the next generation of global leaders through ha...
12- 14 March 2019, Puerto Rico, USA – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida) in partnership with the International Airport of Merida, Aerostar, C-Prep Programme and the International Council of Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) joined forces to carry out the International Seminar on Hurricane Preparedness.
This training event counted with the participation of distinguished speakers such as Dr. Lixion Ávila, Specialist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States, as well as...
21 April 2021, Abu Dhabi, UAE - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce the signing of a joint agreement between Rabdan Academy, UAE, and UNITAR. The MoU was signed at Rabdan Academy’s campus in Abu Dhabi by Mr. James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, and Mr. Nikhil Seth, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR. Both partners stressed the importance of joint training and educational efforts to address the challenges facing the UAE and the wider international community.
“Through this agreem...