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9 February 2023, Geneva, Switzerland / Hiroshima, Japan - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will host a virtual conference “FinTech Ecosystem: Leveraging its impact in the economy and climate change”.
The virtual conference will take place on 20 March 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Geneva time (CET; UTC+1), and will focus on three thematic areas: FinTech in Development Practice, FinTech and Cybersecurity, and FinTech and Ecology.
The panellists will explore how to improve development practice and policy in these three thematic areas so that soci...
2024年8月30日、広島―世界の若きリーダーたちは、2024年8月29日に広島で開催されたユース国際会議で、核兵器なき平和な未来を実現するために団結を呼びかけました。この会議は、日本政府の支援を受け国連軍縮部が実施する「ユース非核リーダー基金（YLF）」事業の広島・長崎スタディツアーの最終日に開催されました。国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）は、国連軍縮部 （UNODA）のパートナーとして、初開催となるスタディツアーをサポートしました。このツアーには、世界37カ国から若者49人が参加し、核兵器のない世界の実現のために必要な知識を深め、具体的な行動計画について議論をするため被爆地に集結しました。このスタディツアーは、参加者が核兵器使用がもたらす脅威や破滅的な被爆の実相について被爆地で理解を深め、核兵器のない世界を実現するために、未来を担う若者たちのネットワークを構築することを目的としています。参加者は平和公園や原爆資料館を訪問し、被爆者や地元で核軍縮に取り組む若者たちと対話を通じて交流を深めました。スタディツアーの最終日である8月29日に広島で開催された「ユース国際会議 核兵器なき世界の実現に向けて」には、スタディツアーの参加者に加え、国連ユニタール広島青少年大使プログラムとヒロシマピースボランティアの地元広島の若者も参加しました。会...
Kuena James Dak Kuena, Entrepreneur, social worker and ICT specialist South Sudan Kuena James Dak Kuena is a South Sudanese entrepreneur, social worker and ICT specialist who seeks to empower local farmers and advance the agricultural sector by using the power of technology. He is currently an ICT and communication assistant for an NGO that promotes youth livelihoods, peacebuilding and education among vulnerable communities and refugees in Uganda and South Sudan. Kuena joined the UNITAR programme Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovat...
SDG youth empowerment seminar for change-makers and SDG youth creative seminar successfully conclude
11 July 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Shanghai (CIFAL Shanghai) proudly re-launch the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Youth Empowerment Seminar for Change-makers and the SDGs Youth Creative Seminar at UNITAR headquarters on the 6-7th of July 2023 in Geneva after a three-year hiatus during the pandemic.
The seminars brought together around 60 students from Shanghai to empower young individuals to become active participants in the UN SDGs. Each of the seminars provided participants with valuable ...
UNITAR invites you to “Hiroshima G7: Voice of the Youth” on 17 April 2023 at 4:30-6 p.m. JST.
Seven youth from the G7 countries who are currently based in Hiroshima will share their experiences in Hiroshima and discuss their role in promoting global peace.
The youth panel discussion will be held at Hiroshima International Conference Center, Dahlia Room, Basement 2. This is an in-person event only.
, 28 March 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Ahead of the 2023 G7 Summit in May, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will host a youth panel “Hiro...
The 13th annual conference presented by GILPP and UNITAR is taking place virtually from 20-22 June 2023. To register click here.
This Conference is open to all who are Committed to Advancing Good Governance and Human Rights:
Government Leaders
Leaders of International Organizations
Key Stakeholders and Policy Implementors
Academia
Organization Leaders
Private Sector Leaders
Media Leaders
Civil Society and Other Stakeholders
Attendees of the Peace and Security Conference will receive a Certificate of Participation from both GILPP and UNITAR., “Responsible ...
On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Incorporated to contribute to the digital upskilling of women and youth.
The ceremony was held in Tokyo at the Pasona Group headquarters. Many guests attended to celebrate the special occasion.
UNITAR and Pasona Group are discussing cooperation such as in designing and conducting training programmes in 24 African countries and for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
, 3 July 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – On 28 June 2023, UNITAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pasona Group Inco...
11 May 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR launched its comprehensive Digital Finance Initiative, beginning with a recently held virtual conference on Digital Finance. This initiative aims to offer training for government bodies and policymakers for harnessing digital technologies for sustainable development.
The programme is titled Systemic Trends in Cross-Border Trade and Finance: Opportunities and Risks of the Digitalisation Challenge. This programme covers various topics under the broad field of digitalisation and recognizes that the move towards digital forms of financ...
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) seeks to put sustainability at the heart of economic policymaking. Its members include: the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The Partnership supports nations and regions in reframing economic policies and practices around sustainability to foster economic growth create income and jobs, re...
18 April 2019, New York, United States – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office hosted a half-day workshop with Emerging Ag on the Role of Cooperatives and SMEs in the Implementation of the 2030 SDGs. This workshop was sponsored by the Government of Sweden under the programme “Leveling the Playing Field”. Emerging Ag Inc. is an international consulting firm providing communications and public affairs services to clients in the Agriculture, Food and Health sectors. The course was consisted of two sessions focusing on the nature a...