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Dajana Paravac was 27 and the youngest in her class when she completed the Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice, within the framework of UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme, in August 2016. “I wanted to learn how to participate effectively in multilateral conferences and negotiations, and to enhance my understanding of the United Nations system. This programme gave me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge in these areas with instruction from diplomats and experts in politics,” says Ms. Paravac.
In addition to gaining knowledge in her field of interest, Ms.…
More than 15 analytical maps and reports have been produced by the UNOSAT team of satellite analysts in support to various UN humanitarian agencies and the UN Humanitarian Air Service since March. As the situation deteriorated due to the intensifying military activities in and around various cities on the coast, larger numbers of civilians found themselves trapped in conflict areas sometimes subject to heavy shelling, with slim chances to be reached by humanitarian relief or evacuated to safer areas.
The data available from commercial optical satellites is purchased a...
With 2015 representing the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, UNITAR Hiroshima Office developed a unique disarmament and negotiation training programme focused on South East Asia. Drawing upon the experiences of Hiroshima, the UNITAR Hiroshima Training Programme on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation for South East Asia was held between 8 and 12 June 2015.
The programme was delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR); United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (...
The increase in disaster occurrences and the high numbers of victims resulting from conflicts are urgent issues that require effective and rapid action. Satellite imagery analysis is a vital tool essential in this response, as it can cover large areas and provide accurate information in near real time. The Emergency Mapping Service (EMS) at the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) supported by funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA), delivers satellite image analysis during humanitarian emergencies/crises that stem from disasters, complex emer...
30 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - Global youth leaders called for united actions to achieve a peaceful future without nuclear weapons at the Youth Leader Conference on Nuclear Disarmament held in Hiroshima and online on 29 August 2024. The Conference was part of the Japan study tour of the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons (YLF) programme, run by the United Nations Office for Disarmament (UNODA) and funded by the Government of Japan. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) supported the implementation of this first YLF study...
On this International Women’s Day, I am pleased to announce that I joined the International Gender Champions. Today, we must all answer the call to action to achieve a future where the rights, equality, and empowerment of all women and girls are fully realized. The theme, For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment., serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality is not just a goal—it is a necessity.Gender equality is fundamental to ending violence, ensuring safe and peaceful societies, building strong economies, and achieving sustainable development. A world...
Together with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), a microlearning video called “Bet on Sustainable Transport” around the topic of policy coherence has been developed that explains the concept through an example of sustainable public transport.
With the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), another video entitled “Hidden Treasures Supermarket” was collaboratively developed on the human rights-based approach to date. It shows cases of the importance of this approach w...
John Isidore Laure, a monitoring, evaluation, and learning officer at a non-governmental organization in Cotabato City, Philippines, works to empower youth in local government.His work focuses on strengthening youth councils and addressing challenges such as violent extremism and misinformation.John’s participation in the 2024 UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme (YAAP) helped him to refine his project to empower young public officials.He emphasizes the importance of youth as drivers of change and calls for more opportunities to amplify their voices globally., 20 ...
16 September 2021, New York, United States - UNITAR started the second day of training where Mr. Marco Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York office, warmly welcomed the participants and introduced the first speaker of the day, Ambassador H.E. Mrs. Egriselda Lopez, Incoming Chair of the Fourth Committee and Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations., H.E. Mrs. Lopez addressed four main issues, the programme of work of the Fourth Committee; working methods; previous sessions, and the ongoing organization of work of the Fourth Committee of the 76th session of the ...
Lavinia Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、トンガ初の安全・保護クラスター調整官です。彼女は、2018年度国連ユニタール事業「津波防災に関する女性のリーダーシップ研修」に参加しました。Taumoepeau-Latuさんは同プログラムで災害リスク軽減の原則について知り、この知識は現在の彼女の災害管理の仕事の基盤となっています。国連ユニタールは以前、トンガの災害時の標準業務手順を開発し、コミュニティと政府間の関係を促進するTaumoepeau-Latuさんの活動を特集しました。特集から6年が経った今、Taumoepeau-Latuさんがどのような活動に取り組んでいるか、さらなる取材をしました。, 2024年8月23日、広島 - トンガはもう、津波やサイクロンが引き起こす災害に対して無防備な国ではありません。トンガ系アメリカ人であるLavinia Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、防災訓練や教育を通じて、母国がこのような災害に対してより良い備えができるよう、強い使命感を抱いて取り組んでいます。2018年5月、国家危機管理局（NEMO）でトンガの安全・保護クラスター調整官に任命されたばかりの Taumoepeau-Latuさんは、国連ユニタールの「津波防災に関する女性リーダーシップ研修」に参加する機会を得ました。6年たった今も、Taum...