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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 ...
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...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organised a joint e-Learning course on “Trade, Food Security and Nutrition” in May and June 2018 for representatives from government and related authorities involved in the formulation and implementation of agricultural policies and programmes in Central Europe and Asia.
The four-week course aimed to strengthen capacities to develop and implement evidence-based trade policies and to formulate and negotiate trade agreements taking into consid...
Mariya Asagi is a development professional from Japan who specializes in educational and humanitarian support.She participated in the Primary Course, part of The Programme for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, held online and in Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan, in January and February 2025. Hiroshima University is commissioned to implement the Programme, in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) programme and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR...
Jewel's passion for disaster risk management stems from personal experiences during disasters, particularly the 2009 tsunami, which highlighted the importance of community preparedness.As the Manager of the National Disaster Management Unit in Tokelau, Jewel focuses on community capacity building, emergency management planning, and training for first responders.The geographical isolation of Tokelau complicates immediate disaster responses, while the community faces vulnerabilities due to climate change and limited resources.Jewel discovered the UNITAR DRR training program t...
John Ladu Simon Jacob is working to tackle food insecurity in South Sudan by transforming its untapped agricultural potential.Despite not having a university degree, John was recruited to managing director of an agricultural enterprise based on this practical experience and leadership potential.At his company, John manages a tractor rental service that allows local farmers to cultivate more land at a low price, countering the country’s reliance on imports.John completed the 2023 Great Ideas Space for South Sudan: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security pr...
Cambodian diplomat Soksamnang Nov participated in the 2024 UNITAR Hiroshima Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Training.He believes diplomacy requires passion, commitment, and effort to cope with daily challenges, including negotiations.Soksamnang found it powerful to explore nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in Hiroshima.Cambodia has maintained its stance on nuclear disarmament and has been a party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)., 16 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - The threat of a nuclear wor...
Mohd Ishrin Bin Mohd Ishak, a Malaysian diplomat, joined the UNITAR nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (NDNP) training programme.
The programme gave him holistic views on nuclear disarmament and prepared him for international negotiations.
Malaysia has ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
, 29 May 2023, Hiroshima, Japan - Amid growing global worries of nuclear threats, nearly 20 diplomats and government officials from Asian countries gathered in Hiroshima from 13 to 18 February 2023, for the UNITAR nuclear disarmament and non-prolifer...
Title: Research Assistant, Capital Markets Authority
Country: Kenya
Training programme: Fundamentals of Microfinance (AGFUND)*
Hilary Mulindi grew up surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Western Kenya, with the world’s finest lakes, mountains and plains right before his eyes. Later on, he moved to Nakuru where he pursued his undergraduate studies in economics and statistics with a focus on Econometrics from Laikipia University. Today, Hillary has accumulated over 5 years of experience in financial markets research and policy, and currently works as a research assistan...
Dr. Alba Ávila is an Associate Professor at the University of the Andes in Colombia, who specializes in teaching and research in nanotechnologies. She was one of the experts in nanotechnologies, who helped organize and chair sessions at the Nanosafety Regional Workshop for the Latin America and Caribbean Region, which was held in Bogotá, Colombia in 2015.
Nanotechnology is a growing industry poised to create an array of economic and social benefits worldwide, while potential risks to…