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OHCHR/UNITAR Human Rights Orientation Programme for Diplomats in Geneva - Register Now!
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are pleased to announce that the next edition of the Human Rights Orientation Programme for Diplomats will be held on the 6th and 7th of September 2010 in Geneva.
This orientation programme is aimed at enhancing the participants' knowledge and understanding of human rights and the international human rights protection system. Participants will be introduced to…
The 2030 Development Agenda and Urban Resilience
26 April 2016, Newcastle, Australia – CIFAL Newcastle jointly with CIFAL Atlanta hosted a half-day session on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 development agenda. The discussions also explored the connection between disaster risk reduction, "build back better" and sustainable resilient development. In attendance were 45 university students and faculty members, along with local community members.
Participants learned about the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals and how they will help…
Promoting Dialogue to Counter Violent Extremism in Spain
26 September 2018, Malaga, Spain - the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga (CIFAL Malaga) with the support of the Justice Programme of the European Commission, the Intelligence Center for Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime (CITCO), the University Rey Juan Carlos, and the Ministry of the Interior of Spain hosted the “COUNTERADHUB Seminar” in Malaga, Spain on 13 - 14 September 2018.
Initiatives for countering violent extremism can take many forms. Common to all methods is an…
14 September 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR is proud to announce that the Autumn 2022 intake for the Online Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy, Post-Graduate Certificate in World Studies, and the Post-Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Practice is now open.
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishmen...
18 October 2019, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations, B4 Development, and Generation Amazing, hosted an event on using behavioral insights and sports in preventing violent extremism. The event took place in Conference Room 6 at UN Headquarters on 18 October 2019.
The event began with introductory remarks by the Permanent Representative to Qatar to the United Nations, H.E. Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, followed by a video message fro...
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...
4 - 5 November 2019, Lima, Peru- The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office participated in the “X Virtual Educa Multilateral Forum” within the framework of the XXI Virtual Educa Peru meeting, represented by UNITAR Head of New York Office, Mr. Marco A. Suazo, who serves as president of the Advisory Council of Virtual Educa.
The Forum is a space for analysis and debate on the trends, challenges, and opportunities posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to educate and train human resources for social innovation. Participants included re...
24 May 2018, New York, USA - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a workshop titled “Climate Change and the Paris Agreement: Challenges and Expectations” conducted by Professor Narinder Kakar, the Permanent Observer for the United Nations mandated University for Peace, and Mr. Santiago Villalpando, the Chief of the Treaty Section of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. Professor Kakar also serves as Director and Adjunct Professor on UN Environmental Diplomacy Programme at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law of Pace University. The worksh...
25 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR and UNESCO, in collaboration with a group of universities, have launched a new initiative “Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations” (LEAP-FAST) aimed at creating a movement of committed sustainability leaders in higher education to advance deep transformations and enable HEIs to fulfil their potential with regards to contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Higher education is not just a place of learning, but is a powerful driver of sustainability and re...
UNOSAT presented the results of its latest research and applications project conducted in cooperation with the University of Geneva. In a talk at the “7th Swiss Geosciences Meeting, Neuchatel 2009” UNOSAT trainee and volcano expert Sebastien Biass presented a methodology likely to help decision makers to deal with volcanic ash fallouts during catastrophic events in densely populated areas.
Volcanic ash plays an important role during volcanic disasters, especially when related to explosive activity. Because of a constant increase of population density around volcanoes,...