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As far as he can remember, Algerian born Noureddine Benaidja always expressed interest for a position in the public sector, not a surprise as both his parents pursued their careers working for the government. After four years at Alger's Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), he started to work for the Interior Ministry since 2001. He then studied law, both in Algeria and in France. Now aged 38 and still living thirty miles from Alger, he's still working on his Ph. D. while holding the position of Training Officer for the Ministry.
His everyday work includes the…
Learn more about UNITAR Division for Prosperity’s programmes and activities from September 2024 to November 2024. Past issues in May 2024 and August 2024, Japan-funded Shimanami Collective Training Programmes: Progress Report (1)Pacific Learners Complete Japan Study Tour on Early Warning Systems to Combat Disaster Risks Nearly 30 participants from 11 Pacific small island countries completed the second phase of the UNITAR “Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Climate Crises through Early Warning Systems” training programme, held in partnership with the ...
Agnes Chiu is a 15-year-old high school student in Hong Kong.She participated in the 2023 UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme, which aims to empower high school students in Asian-Pacific countries to lead change.She founded “Design Your Life at 25” to guide teenagers in career planning. To date, the programme has trained 300 young people from 14 countries through engaging career-visioning workshops.Agnes is piloting an AI-driven app to make her initiative more attractive to youth and accessible in multiple languages, starting with Egypt and expanding to other cou...
Merlyn Hurtado, Finalist of GEAR cycle II Climate Change and Gender Equality (2021) Paris, France We know that, globally, women hold over one-third of seats in local decision-making bodies. However, there is a lack of data on the participation of indigenous women in local decision-making. Merlyn, a research and data analyst at the Learning Planet Institute (University of Paris Cité), knows this issue first-hand. In Colombia, there are around two million indigenous peoples, according to the 2018 Census (IWGIA). However, their inclusion in decision-making processes ...
アントニオ・グテーレス国連事務総長は2022年8月6日、被爆77年を偲び広島（日本）を訪れました。
日本各地の若手活動家が事務総長と非公式な対話を行いました。
平和でより安全かつ持続可能な世界、すなわち核兵器のない世界を実現するために若者がなしうることやその課題について話し合いました。
「Power of Youth from Hiroshima」は、国連軍縮部（UNODA）、国連広報センター（UNIC東京）、国連ユニタール（UNITAR）、広島県／へいわ創造機構ひろしま（HOPe）の共催で開かれました。
, 2022年8月12日 広島（日本） - 広島に原爆が投下されて77年となった8月6日、国連ユニタールは核軍縮・不拡散に改めて声をあげました。平和記念式典などに出席するため広島を訪れたアントニオ・グテーレス国連事務総長と日本各地の若手活動家が非公式に語り合う「Power of Youth from Hiroshima」を開催（国連軍縮部（UNODA）・国連広報センター（UNIC東京）・国連ユニタール（UNITAR）・広島県／へいわ創造機構ひろしま（HOPe）共催）。核軍縮・不拡散の課題や核兵器のない世界を実現するための革新的な解決策についての意見交換を世界に配信しました。
事務総長との対話にはユースパネリストの他、広島県（日本...
The “Strengthening Crisis Management Capacities of Malian National Police, Gendarmerie and National Guard during Elections” project was implemented from July 2021 to December 2022. The project’s overarching objective was to support national authorities in Mali to transition towards democratic governance and the rule of law, contributing to peace and development in the country.
The project expected to achieve its objective by developing training packages targeting strategic, operational and tactical levels of the national police, gendarmerie and national guard, as well as c...
Join us on 13-17 October 2025, at Hotel M, in Belgrade, Serbia , Climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's reshaping global conflicts. Transform your peacebuilding practice with climate-smart approaches. 5 intensive days in Belgrade covering early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and cross-sector collaboration. The one-week programme is delivered in partnership with the Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation. Limited spots available. Register now. Registration Deadline: October 1, 2025Application: Apply through Conflux Cen...
Nathalie Fakher Eddine is a Lebanese entrepreneur who co-founded a social dining platform.The platform connects home cooks with locals and tourists to promote Lebanese culture and offer women and underprivileged families a means to earn money.Nathalie completed the 2024 UNITAR “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon” programme.Through the programme, Nathalie learned more about sustainable business models, financial sustainability, and community engagement.Nathalie emphasizes the importance of a soli...
Luisa Taunga, Secretary at Tonga’s National Disaster Risk Management Office, leads the Research and Training division focusing on disaster preparedness and response.In 2017, Luisa joined the first cohort of the UNITAR women’s leadership and disaster risk reduction training. She returned as a resource person for the 2023 training.Tonga’s vulnerability to disasters causes major challenges, particularly for remote islands with limited resources.Inspired by what she saw in Japan, Luisa designed and ran disaster risk reduction workshops for children and youth to increase communi...
Do you need to move your #training online? Has your face-to-face event been cancelled or postponed? Do you need to create an online learning event in a short time fame?
While we all #StayHome, moving events and training online is more important than ever. But how do we do it and what are important considerations to bare in mind?
How to Turn Face-to-Face into Online Events in English and French
COVID-19 is changing the way we learn as events, workshops and meetings move online. While participants may appear equal on screen, there are various factors, both individual and s...