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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has grounded planes, and claimed or disrupted lives worldwide – yet despite the challenges, United Nations peacekeepers continue their vital work on the ground, carrying out their mandates while also supporting countries in their coronavirus response. As every year, the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers presents an opportunity to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations, and to honour those who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag. Yet, in 2020, more tha...
8 July 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the launch of its Climate Change Diplomacy: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies online course. Applications are now open for this fully online programme, which will run from 15 September to 12 October 2025, with a registration deadline of 15 September. Delivered in English for a fee of 600 USD, the course offers flexible access for participants worldwide who wish to strengthen their understanding of international climate change negotiations and bu...
This is the first issue of the UNITAR Division of Prosperity quarterly newsletter. The newsletter will update you on the progress of our various programmes and initiatives. It will be available through the UNITAR website and social media and shared via email. To subscribe or send us questions/comments, please email: prosperity_communications@unitar.org., Dai Tamesue, a two-time World Championship bronze medallist in the 400m hurdles, was appointed UNITAR Goodwill Ambassador in July 2021. A third-generation atomic-bomb survivor from Hiroshima City, Mr. Tamesue is the first J...
Alia Abbas is the director of the Community Development Division in the Iraqi Ministry of Health. She works tirelessly on raising awareness for women’s issues through Iraq’s primary healthcare centres.UNITAR Division for Prosperity launched the fourth phase of its Gender Equality and Women Empowerment programme in 2024, teaching participants leadership and communication skills.Alia learned how to manage her team effectively, which in turn had a positive effect on the skills of her staff., 8 November 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - When asked about her personal goal for women ...
UNITAR partners with the Japan Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (JANA) to host a public event on nuclear disarmament at the University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, on 9 February 2025The public session invites international experts on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, including Mr. Tariq Rauf, former Head of Verification and Security Policy, IAEAThe discussion will touch on topics such as multilateral security challenges and diplomacy, prospects for the 2026 NPT review and the latest trends and efforts of the Secretary-General and UN Member States to try...
2022年12月23 日・広島 – 立命館アジア太平洋大学（APU）と国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）は10月7日、連携協力に関する覚書を締結いたしました。起業やデジタル技術の分野などの能力開発事業での連携強化を目指しています。
新たな学びの機会をユニタールの研修生、APUの学生をはじめとする多くの方々にお届けできるよう、実践知を共有し、インターンシップを含めた人的相互交流の取組に向けて協働していきます。
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ユニタールが行う研修プログラムやイベント、セミナーへのAPU教員や学生の参加
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立命館アジア太平洋大学（APU）学長 出口治明
世界の100以上の国・地域から学生が集まる「若者の国連」のような立命館アジア太平洋（APU）にとって、国連訓練調査研究所（UNITAR）と連携協力の覚書を締結できることは大変意義深いことであり、とてもうれしく思っています。
これまでも色々な協力をいただいていましたが、今後この協定を機会にさらに連携を強くし、世界の持続可能な発展と課題の解決に貢献できる人を共に育ててまいりたいと思います。
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26 July 2023, Madrid, Spain – UNITAR launched the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink-Driving in Spain jointly with CIFAL Madrid, the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE) and with the support of Pernod Ricard.
The Autosobriety Training Programme aims to contribute to preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries related to drivers using alcohol by 2030 (see Global Road Safety Performance Targets #9). This programme also serves as an example of the use of a collaborative approach to address road safety issues by leveraging efforts from...
30 April, 2014 – The Tenth Seminar for Special and Personal Representatives and Envoys of the Secretary-General brought together the heads of UN peace missions and peacekeeping operations around the world, with the UN Secretary-General and senior Headquarters and agency officials, for the purpose of enhancing UN practice.
Twenty-eight heads of UN special political missions and peacekeeping operations took part in the seminar. Headquarters officials included the Head of the Department of Political Affairs, the Head of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Head…
UNITAR and CIFAL Shanghai Promoting Youth Engagement in the Advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals
18-20 July 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – Young people are the leaders of tomorrow, and engaging them in international debates is a major priority of the United Nations. Youth participation in the advancement of the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is of critical importance, as it is youth who will most experience the impact of the Agenda’s success or failure.
With the objective of engaging youth in discussions on sustainable development and…
New Youth Climate Dialogue Facilitates Exchange between Students from Burkina Faso and France on Climate Change Solutions
As youth become increasingly aware of the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to a low-carbon development, many are joining the global dialogue on solutions, getting involved and taking action.
6 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - Launched in 2015, Youth Climate Dialogues (YCDs) provide a forum for young people to share their views about climate change, both as a local and a global issue.
On 25 May 2018, the 11th Youth Climate Dialogue…