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Second Edition of Training of Trainers on National Adaptation Plan
13 June 2016, Marrakech, Morocco - One year after from the first edition of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Training of Trainers (TOT), a second cohort of trainers from 17 different nationalities gathered in Marrakech to learn how to support the national adaptation planning process in Least Developed and Developing Countries through practice-oriented and participant-centred learning methods. Representatives of the UN CC:Learn Secretariat participated to further develop the potential…
UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme Workshop II Held Successfully
28 January 2016, Hiroshima, Japan - The UNITAR Hiroshima Office has successfully concluded Workshop II of the UNITAR South Sudan Fellowship Programme, which was held in Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan between 20-26 January 2016. The Fellowship is a five-month long capacity building training programme, and twenty South Sudanese participants (known as Fellows), from a range of government and civil society organizations in South Sudan, visited Japan to attend the second of the three Fellowship workshops.…
Nuevos cursos sobre Negociación Económica, Finanzas Públicas y Propiedad Intelectual
El Instituto de las Naciones Unidas para la Formación y la Investigación (UNITAR) ofrece cursos online y presenciales en los sectores de finanzas y comercio. Estos cursos están dirigidos a diplomados y funcionarios públicos involucrados en negociaciones intergubernamentales y a profesionales que desarrollan sus actividades en ambientes internacionales.
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Introducción al Derecho Internacional de la Propiedad Intelectual…
Pakistan Evidence and Learning Platform (PELP)
Innovation Grant Mechanism call for proposals
DFID/Vicki Francis
Background
Through its Multi-Year Humanitarian Programme (MYHP) 2014-2019, the UK Department for International Development (DFID) has been providing humanitarian assistance to Pakistan and supporting 2-3 million people affected by natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes and droughts, as well as over 1 million internally displaced persons from conflict and other complex emergencies.
The overarching objective of the MYHP is to reduce the impact…
UNITAR Held Course on Conflict Resolution and Ensuring Access to Justice in Developing Nations
26 October 2018, New York City, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Columbia Law School, hosted the first lecture of its three-part lecture series sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Sweden as a part of the programme “Levelling the Playing Field to support the Least Developed Countries’ (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States’ (SIDS) Diplomats”. “Conflict Resolution and Ensuring Access to Justice in Developing…
26 June 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - As we navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, the role of young people in driving positive change has become increasingly vital. Empowered by their creativity, energy, and determination, youth worldwide spearhead innovative initiatives that advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this article, we will explore the inspiring ways that young people are engaging with the SDGs through a creative project that is shifting communities worldwide.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the Unite...
16 July 2019, New York, NY, USA – During the work visit of the Executive Director of UNITAR, Mr. Nikhil Seth, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research completed several meetings with UN officials on the 10th, the 15th and the 16th July. Mr. Seth met with the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, with the CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Mr. Carlos Brito and with the Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov.
On Wednesday 10 at noon the Executive Director also visited the Permanent Mission of Switzerland with the Head of the New ...
Welcome to the Make an Impact Webinar Series, a collection of free, online webinar events presented by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University for Peace (UPEACE), in the areas of Diplomacy (including Gender, Development, and International Careers), and International Law, held in spring 2024. Each session featured experts in their respective fields discussing some of the most pressing aspects of law and diplomacy, and the UN's work to advance the SDGs. , Post COP28 Dialogue: Women's Empowerment in Climate Change Nego...
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...
Lilian Olivia, a gender and technology lawyer from Kenya, is the founder of a non-profit dedicated to combating technology-facilitated gender-based violence.Her advocacy was inspired by personal experiences of online harassment, leading her to pursue supporting young women and girls.Through the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme, Lilian gained valuable skills in project management, cybersecurity and mindfulness that have helped her scale her impact.She envisions expanding her initiative...