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It’s been 20 years since the Taliban government fell in Afghanistan. Many young women are now growing up knowing they have the right to opportunities and hoping to shape their own lives. But conservative attitudes persist. Madina Walizada, a UNITAR alumna from Afghanistan, says:
I thought ‘I’m a girl, I don’t have equal rights that my brothers have.’
“People don’t believe women can take over tough work”, says Mariam Ghaznavi, another UNITAR Afghan alumna.
Some [colleagues] believe that my good manners and soft behaviour make me incapable of dealing with the harsh re...
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating unemployment, poverty, and social inequality, particularly for women and youth, and hindering progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrepreneurship is central to addressing poverty and social inequity. Small and medium-sized enterprises contribute to 35 per cent of gross domestic product in developing economies and are an important source of employment for women and youth. Yet, these enterprises are among the first to be affected by
the pandemic.
Sustained and inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship and...
UNITAR Hiroshima Office celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023! The Office was established on 15 July 2003.
UNITAR alumni, partners, resource persons, friends and supporters are invited to share their experiences through our survey.
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, 23 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – The year 2023 marks 20 years since the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office was established. We thank our ...
The son of a retired army officer, 33 years old Tayeb Toufik Dahar wasn't encouraged to follow the same path, as his father didn’t oblige him to embrace a military career. “He recognized I had the same strong leadership skills as him, but he encouraged me to break into academia instead, like he would have wanted himself, and all the more so as he had lived through troubled years on active service.”
At the young age of 22, he successfully graduated Algeria's Ecole Nationale d'Administration in 2006. It wasn't long before he started working for the Ministry of Interior as…
From basic computer literacy to advanced data analytics, digital skills are essential in today’s world and work environment. As more sectors shift to digital platforms and technologies continue to evolve, possessing these skills enables individuals to access better career opportunities and stay resilient in a rapidly changing job market. Given its commitment to Leaving No One Behind and promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, the UNITAR Division for Prosperity organized the “Developing Essential Skills for Women and Youth in Africa: Enhancing Employment Opportu...
Negotiating for peace, and engaging in dialogue to address challenges is a top priority for Africa – a continent that has made a commitment to “Silencing the Guns” and building sustainable peace. With recent instability observed some of the French-speaking regions and countries of the continent, the UNITAR Training Programme in Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking for French-speaking Africa, with a special focus on Central Africa, was most welcomed by the participating officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Offices of the President, and other Governmental Depart...
30 March 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - As nations grapple with the effects of climate change, inequality and injustice, and other global issues, young people have stepped up as change-makers within their local and regional communities. However, despite the positive actions of many, their creative solutions need to reach a wider audience. To give the youth the voice they deserve, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is partnering with Barbara Harrison Media and Kids Speak Out to launch the project: Through the Lens of the Youth Documentaries by You...
15 March 2024, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Office in New York successfully organized an Expert-Level Workshop on Addressing the Threats Posed by Sea Level Rise. The event occurred from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations. , On behalf of the Co-Facilitators of the process for the GA decision 78/544 of 16 January 2024, the Permanent Representatives of Costa Rica and New Zealand, UNITAR partnered with the Global Center for Climate Mobility (GCCM) and the Republic of Kore...
26 April 2021, New York, United States of America and Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Joint Action Plan to strengthen cooperation in IsDB member countries.
Both documents were virtually signed by United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, Mr. Nikhil Seth, and IsDB President, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, on 26 April 2021.
The collaboration will enhance national capacities and ...
To many, corruption and financial crimes may seem like abstract concepts. But their impact is very concrete affecting the everyday lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. They undermine elections, democracy, and the rule of law. They erode human rights and hinder social inclusion. In some regions, they contribute to insecurity and help fuel terrorism. And virtually everywhere, they ultimately curtail sustainable development.
As a multidimensional problem, corruption and financial crime need to be tackled through holistic approaches and multi-stakeholder s...