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29 – 31 May 2019, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a Collaborative Leadership Workshop at the Palais des Nations, which came to life during the course of three half-day sessions. The workshop is part of UNITAR’s Leadership Portfolio, and was facilitated by Mr. Alex Mejia, Director of the Division for People and Social Inclusion at UNITAR. The lead trainers of the workshop were three international field-experts who enabled valuable, in-depth training and guidelines.
Effective collaborative leadership is demonstrati...
Viktoria Podvoiska is a Ukrainian evacuee who moved to Poland at the beginning of the full-scale invasion of her country.Viktoria completed the UNITAR 2023 “Bolstering Livelihoods: Digital Reskilling for Ukrainian Women Evacuees in Poland” programme, where she chose the geographic information system (GIS) sub-track.She looks forward to when she can return to Kyiv and use her skills towards rebuilding Ukraine.The Bolstering Livelihoods programme was funded by the Government and People of Japan. The GIS sub-track was organized in partnership with a Japanese start-up company.,...
The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution73/226, decided to convene in New York, USA, from 22 to 24 March 2023, the United Nations Conference on the “Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018–2028” (United Nations 2023 Water Conference). It will focus on the sustainable development and integrated management of water resources for the achievement of social, economic and environmental objectives, the implementation and promotion of related programmes and p...
Translated in French, Arabic and Portuguese, The African Youth Charter Hustlers Initiative represents the very first initiative of the African Union (AU) with fully inclusive youth representation across the 55 Member States. The initiative was launched at a critical moment for youth on the African continent as July 2021 marks the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the African Youth Charter (AYC) - a rights-based framework that guides the engagement and empowerment of youth in Africa, enshrines their rights, duties and freedoms. Spearhead by the African Union Office of...
19 October 2020, New York, USA. – In parallel with the environmental objectives set forth by the United Nations as it celebrates its historic 75th Anniversary, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office and the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy hosted a training workshop for UN delegates and interested participants, entitled “Achieving Sustainability Through Metrics” on 15 October 2020. As with the other workshops, this session took place in an online format attracting over 60 participants from all over the world.
Mr. Dani...
今号のニュースレターでは、2025年3月から2025年5月までの国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局の様々な研修事業や取り組みをご紹介しています。既刊号English version is available from here, コロンビアでのマネー・ローンダリング対策のオンライン学習プログラムが再開・拡大へ国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）が実施する、コロンビアのマネー・ローンダリング及びテロ資金供与対策に関するオンライン学習プログラムが再開しました。本プログラムは、米国国務省の国際麻薬・法執行局（INL）の財政支援を受けて実施されています。これまでに数千人の参加者から非常に前向きなフィードバックが寄せられており、本プログラムの重要性とインパクトが示されています。第１ディプロマの残りのモジュールは間もなく公開予定であり、第２ディプロマは9月までに開始予定であり、同地域における制度強化とより安全・安心な社会の実現を目指します。[全文を読む], アジア太平洋地域の17名の次世代リーダー、防災スキルを強化：国連ユニタールの研修がフィジーのワークショップをもって閉幕国連ユニタールの2024年度津波防災に関する女性のリーダーシップ研修事業が、2025年3月7日に終了しました。フィジーでの5日間のワークショップには、アジア太平洋地域11か国からの実務者17名...
UNITAR with Yale Environmental Dialogue Launched: A Better Planet: Pathways for a Sustainable Future
5 May 2020, New York, USA, Zoom Workshop - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Science, hosted a workshop entitled “A Better Planet: Pathways to a Sustainable Future.” The purpose of this webinar was to bring together an effort to think about sustainability and engage in a discussion of the topic through the Yale Environmental dialogue. This activity is supported with funding allocated from the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) contribution to the UNITAR Str...
28 June 2024, New York, United States - The Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) had its Closing Ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters. Hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, the event celebrated the achievements of the Spring 2024 Cohort of GDI Graduates. The GDI Programme offers a unique learning experience for students and professionals, enabling them to deepen their understanding of the United Nations and its operations. Participants have the chance to gain knowledge and insights from experts and diplomats in ...
Cultural diplomacy is the Exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture among nations and peoples in order to foster security, peace, development, and sustainability for humanity.The Cultural Diplomacy Programme explores how the soft power of the arts, the celebration of cultural heritage, and the impact of global cultural exchange can foster mutual understanding, build trust among nations, and support global cooperation. Culture—through music, art, language, and shared traditions—has long played a vital role in promoting dialogue, strengthening...
As the final fellowships are being awarded for the 2025 intake of the UPEACE–UNITAR Master’s and Certificate Programmes, the Art for Peace initiative offers an opportunity to reflect on how creative and digital solutions can be mobilized in support of education and equity. Launched through a collaboration between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University for Peace (UPEACE), the initiative explores the role of culture, technology, and cross-sector partnerships in expanding access to high-quality postgraduate education for individuals ...