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May 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The vision of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research is to achieve a world in which individuals, institutions, and organizations are equipped with the knowledge and skills to overcome truly global challenges. In spite of the strains imposed by the current global pandemic, UNITAR remains committed to equip professionals with key capacities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
With this mission in focus, UNITAR has partnered with INCAE Business School and University for Peace (UPEACE) to launch the INCAE -UNITAR Execut...
The Instituto Nacional de Administração (INA) I.P. is Portugal’s leading institution in the field of public administration, dedicated to building capacity and advancing professional development within the public sector. As a key institution in promoting innovation, good governance, and sustainable development, the INA equips public administration professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to address emerging challenges. Through its strategic partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Division for Peace, the INA strengthens it...
The Atlantic Centre is a Portuguese initiative that fosters a multinational and multidisciplinary approach to security, emphasizing a comprehensive "Whole of Atlantic Approach." It aims to promote political dialogue, disseminate knowledge, and build capacity in security and defence across the Atlantic community. Atlantic Centre focuses on enhancing regional cooperation, sharing best practices, and developing innovative solutions to maritime security challenges. By engaging with member states and international organizations, it contributes to a more secure and resilient...
Amaraa Erdenebaatar, a diplomat of Mongolia, learned skills to become a better negotiator in the 2021 UNITAR Hiroshima Training Programme on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.
Mongolia is the only country in the world with a self-declared nuclear-weapon-free status. Their status has been recognized internationally.
The online UNITAR training combines theory with practice. The theory is taught by world-renowned experts. Participants also meet with hibakusha (atomic bombing survivors).
The course ended with an online conference simulation. Participants negotiated...
「被爆80年核兵器をなくす国際市民フォーラム」の一環として、国連ユニタールは日本核兵器廃絶キャンペーン（JANA）との共催で、2025年2月9日に聖心女子大学（東京・広尾）で公開セッションを開催します。このセッションでは、タリク・ラウフ氏（元国際原子力機関検証・安全保障政策課長）をはじめ、国際機関で活躍してきた専門家を招き、核軍縮に向けた課題を参加者とともに考える機会を提供します。世界が直面する安全保障や外交問題に触れつつ、国連が取り組む核兵器管理の動向や、2026年核兵器不拡散条約（NPT）運用検討会議の展望等を議論します。また、公開セッション後、株式会社フジタおよび株式会社たびまちゲート広島との協力により、被爆の実相をより正確に伝え、核兵器廃絶の重要性を皆様に再認識していただくために、バーチャル・リアリティー（VR）技術を用いた体験を提供しています。会場参加には事前登録およびチケットの購入が必要です。なお、第一部の公開セッションのライブストリーム配信はフォーラムのサイトから無料でご覧いただけます。, 2025年1月22日、広島 –「被爆80年核兵器をなくす国際市民フォーラム」の一環として、国連ユニタールは日本核兵器廃絶キャンペーン（JANA）との共催で、2025年2月9日に聖心女子大学（東京・広尾）で公開セッションを開催します。...
“Wherever there is conflict, women must be part of the solution.” Michelle Bachelet, Former Head of UN-Women
What is peace without equal rights and opportunities for everyone? What is peace if peace processes themselves further endanger the lives of those at the margins? What is peace without a global community that cooperates to achieve a greater goal?
Peace is truly peace when the most vulnerable groups are protected when marginalised communities have greater representation and participation, and when economic and social development are sustained locally. Throug...
15 July 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The digital world has become an everyday part of our lives: at the office, at home, in government, in entertainment and the news. Almost anyone on the planet can now learn about, and do things, that were impossible but a few years ago: we can buy and sell groceries, houses, businesses, cars, electronics… anything the wide world has to offer; migrant workers can send remittances; loans can be cleared with a click; investors can choose investments; and jobs can be searched online. All usually much simpler than before.
This new world t...
On 13 November 2024, UNITAR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Wolverhampton aimed to foster innovative education models, cutting-edge research, and meaningful international cooperation to advance SDG progress across sectors.UNITAR and the University of Wolverhampton will develop programmes, doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships, research centre, and conferences to enhance the international dissemination of knowledge and SDG solutions. The University of Wolverhampton will leverage its expertise to design specialised courses, degree programmes,...
Twenty-two 2021 UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors are exploring ideas to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) in a post-COVID-19 world.
In the 3-month programme, Hiroshima high school students examine today’s pressing issues so they can become future global leaders.
The 2021 round started in July and will include five workshops and group work.
The Youth Ambassadors will make their final presentations on 24 October 2021 in a public webinar (in Japanese only).
Leading companies NEC and H&M joined to give the Youth Ambassadors a broader perspective of th...
UNITAR hosts Orientation Course on the Economic and Social Council
23 January 2018, New York City, U.S.A – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) have jointly hosted a one-day orientation course on the Economic and Social Council for the Members of the Council. The event was hosted in the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
The orientation course consisted of six different sessions which covered a wide variet...