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15 September 2021 - The Confederation of African Football (CAF), the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and UNITAR’s International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL Global Network) jointly announced the launch of the first UNITAR-certified Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme for professionals in Africa.
The launch took place in the presence of over 200 safety and security professionals from African football federations, leagues, and clubs, as well as high-level representatives from the United Nations and FIFA.
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E-Learning for a Green Recovery
24 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Over the next 18 months, it is estimated that economic investment into national recovery packages will reach up to US$ 20 trillion. The make-up of these financial decisions will define the shape of our societies, our economies, and our environment for decades to come. We now sit at a “make or break moment” for both humanity and our planet, and the need for informed decision-making to support a green recovery is, therefore, greater than ever.
This is where the “Learning for a Green Reco...
3 December 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). With the rising urgency surrounding the global environmental crisis, climate change diplomacy is maturing to include a wide range of policy domains, from finance and the economy, to gender sensitive adaptative actions in climate negotiations.
In order to discuss the various implications of climate change diplomacy following the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, U...
Without women at the table, humanity cannot move forward. Bineta Diop, AU Special Envoy on WPS
From April 2021 to October 2023, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Office of the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security (OSE) jointly implemented the USAID-funded project “Accelerating the delivery of the WPS agenda on the African Continent” to enhance the full realization of this groundbreaking framework in Africa. As part of the project measures, a Gender Monitoring Sp...
April 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Unforeseen and unprecedented challenges such as natural disasters, terrorism, cyber warfare, and pandemics are shaping the 21st century. The transnational nature of such challenges requires cross-sectoral, multifaceted, and complex responses. Therefore, every sector, from the public to the private, is affected and required to yield tangible solutions. On April 24, the world celebrates the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. The event epitomises an essential opportunity to commend the significance and the need for a...
Food systems are simultaneously a leading cause of environmental degradation and depletion of natural resources. Currently, food systems are responsible for a significant 20 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are a major driver of land conversion, deforestation and loss of biodiversity. With the world’s population predicted to expand to 9.7 billion individuals by 2050, these environmental impacts do not make current food systems sustainable. According to the most recent report published in 2019 by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
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16 October 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is kicking off its first ever bottom-up crowdfunding campaign, UNITAR Peace Funder, which enables selected professionals from all regions of the world to enhance their applicable knowledge and technical skills, further consolidating their ability to act as peacebuilders and changemakers. UNITAR Master’s programmes in Conflictology, Electoral Policy and Administration, Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding, and United Nations and the Art of Peace are tailored for profession...
Sara El Koussa from Lebanon started an online platform to support cancer patients and caregivers after her mother’s battle with breast cancer.Sara aims to fill gaps in the cancer community with free services and a new crowdfunding branch. To date, her work has reached over 1,500 students and supported 65 cancer patients.Sara took part in the UNITAR programme Great Ideas Space 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Promoting Health Security and Economic Development in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, where she learned new strategies and ideas to enhance her project., 17 January 2025...
24 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In September, Member States came together to adopt a visionary Pact for the Future aimed at aligning international efforts with contemporary realities and future challenges. Today, on UN Day, the six research and training institutes of the United Nations reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Pact of the Future through specialized knowledge, learning, research and training for the UN system – benefitting the world as a whole. The UN research and training organizations include the United Nations Interregional Crime and Ju...
Are you ready to unlock your potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful action? Welcome to the Changemaker Series by UNITAR, designed to empower you to turn your ideas to positive change for yourself and your community. In the first edition of the series, "Explore Your Changemaker Potential," we invite you to a transformative experience to discover and utilize your unique talents, passions, and values. Whether you aspire to make a difference in the world, pivot your career path, start a new initiative, or simply seek guidance on your person...