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Title: Student, BA in Political Science and Human Rights
Country: Canada
Training: The Young Leaders Training Programme
The first thing one probably notices when meeting Michael Chiribau for the first time is how empathetic, friendly and optimistic he is – reinforcing the ‘positive stereotype’ of nice Canadians. No wonder he loves to get to know people from different backgrounds and find common ground with them, or as he puts it himself “I like discovering new perspectives of living, and most of all, trying to find a solution that connects everybody together”.
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27 March 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR proudly announced the launch of UNITAR’s Global Water Academy (UGWA) platform under the auspices of World Water Day during its event entitled “Addressing Water for Peace: The Role of Capacity Building in Water Governance in Conflict and Humanitarian Settings" on the 22 of march, 2024.
The theme of this year’s World Water Day (March 22nd, 2024): Water for Peace launched a global campaign that underscored the pivotal role water plays in fostering global stability and prosperity. When access to water is limited, ...
29 May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR’s Global Water Academy (UGWA) proudly hosted the side event entitled, ‘Blueprints for Prosperity: Building Resilience for SIDS Through the Blue Economy’ at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in collaboration with York University as UGWA Academic leads, and UGWA partners IRC Wash.
The theme of the side event was ‘Navigating the Blue Future’, to foster SIDS discussions on sustainable growth through blue economy innovation with partner organizations. The importance of establishing SIDS blueprint...
2025年8月7日、日本、広島 – 2025年8月6日、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）と株式会社広島ドラゴンフライズは、国連ユニタール広島事務所において覚書（memorandum of understanding）を再締結し、スポーツ活動を通じた持続可能な開発と平和の分野における事業実施や啓発活動におけるさらなる連携の強化で合意しました。, 8月6日、ミシェル・ジャイルズ＝マクドノー国連事務次長補兼国連ユニタール総代表と株式会社広島ドラゴンフライズ 代表取締役社長 浦 伸嘉氏は国連ユニタール広島事務所にて覚書に署名しました。今回再締結された覚書では、以下の4つの領域を重点分野として掲げています。①持続可能な開発、②スポーツを通じた平和構築③格差・不平等の是正、④女性や青少年のエンパワーメントスポーツには、人びとをつなぎ、共感を呼び起こし、平和と持続可能な未来への連帯を促す力があります。広島を拠点に活動する広島ドラゴンフライズとの連携は、私たちが目指す包摂的で持続可能な社会の実現に向けた、極めて重要なパートナーシップです。本日、この連携の再締結を通じて、実効性のある取り組みをこれまで以上に加速させていくための新たな一歩を踏み出せることを、大変嬉しく思います。 — ミシェル・ジャイルズ...
10 January 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - From the 29th of November to the 2nd of December 2022, the XIX Annual Steering Committee Meeting of the CIFAL Global Network, hosted by CIFAL Honolulu and Chaminade University took place in Honolulu, USA. The meeting brought together all 25 CIFAL Centers with team members of CIFAL Centers to be inaugurated in 2023 also present. Mr Nikhil Seth, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNITAR Executive Director presided over the meeting, which was led by Mr Alex Mejia, Head of the CIFAL Global Network., Mr Seth, and Mr Mejia a...
13 September 2023, Victoria, Canada - UNITAR is thrilled to present the publication "Youth Championing the SDGs - Living with Climate Change" as a tangible result of the contributions made by UNITAR, CIFAL Victoria, the University of Victoria (UVic), relevant stakeholders, but especially, the UVic's youth community, who took a vital leading role in making this publication a reality to advance climate action.
Established as the first CIFAL center on the West Coast of North America, CIFAL Victoria hosted by the University of Victoria, fulfills a key part in connecting the r...
16 March 2025, Victoria, Canada – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Victoria, Canada (CIFAL Victoria), is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of CIFAL Victoria’s growth and impact during its third year of operations.Since its launch in 2022, CIFAL Victoria, hosted by the University of Victoria, has significantly expanded its network of partners, collaborators, instructors, and students. The number of individuals trained more than doubled compared to 2023, demonstrating remarka...
The increase in disaster occurrences and the high numbers of victims resulting from conflicts are urgent issues that require effective and rapid action. Satellite imagery analysis is a vital tool essential in this response, as it can cover large areas and provide accurate information in near real time. The Emergency Mapping Service (EMS) at the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) supported by funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA), delivers satellite image analysis during humanitarian emergencies/crises that stem from disasters, complex emer...
20 October 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – To mark its 60th anniversary, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) launched the 'SDG4Kids' initiative, a series of interactive educational experiences linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at engaging Geneva’s young minds to create positive change for a better future., As part of the 60th-anniversary celebrations, UNITAR is organizing a public photo exhibition in Geneva from 2 to 27 October, displayed on the Rotonde du Quai du Mont-Blanc, illustrating 60 years of history as well as s...
What is the Academy?
The Academy aims to build capacities and facilitate experience-sharing among key stakeholders from SEA in support of a clean and inclusive energy transition. A coaching mechanism will provide attendees with an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills that they acquire during the Academy, with the training focusing on four countries (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines) that represent around 80% of the region’s total energy share and population.
The Academy will be conducted virtually (with some face-to-face elements) with...