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30 April 2021, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office concluded the Spring Session of one of its flagship programme - Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) with a virtual closing ceremony. The UNITAR GDI programme provides a one-of-a-kind training experience to young professionals and students in higher stages of education who are interested in the United Nations (UN) to get a sneak peek into its functioning while also developing technical knowledge and learning from the experience of UN delegates and academicians.
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9 March 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Following the launching of the UNITAR-AGFUND Global Learning Platform on Financial Inclusion during the 8th AGFUND Development Forum in Geneva, Switzerland on October 8, 2019, UNITAR and AGFUND announces the launching of 8 online training courses to support Financial Inclusion in Africa and the Middle East.
UNITAR's role as a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system that provides training and capacity development activities to assist developing countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are delighted to collaboratively launch the new edition of the innovative Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (EDACD). This programme is specifically tailored to explore the intricate connections between Multilateral Diplomacy and Anti-Corruption endeavors in our increasingly interconnected world. This modular training is conveniently conducted online, over the course of five months, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuabl...
Join a select group of senior faculty and academic decision-makers for a high-impact executive programme in the heart of Geneva. The Academic Leadership Suite is a boutique executive programme designed to cultivate a network of academic leaders. The programme offers a high-level platform for exchange on the future of higher education - blending strategic insight with relationship-building, and laying the foundation for long-term collaboration and global impact. Participants will engage with international experts, shape institutional strategies, and become part of a lasting ...
The Strengthening the capacity of the judicial system and promoting the rule of Law in Mali Phase II project, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, aimed to support national stakeholders for comprehensive reform of the judicial system. The project was implemented between July 2021 and July 2023 with a budget of 2,480,090 EUR and followed an earlier project phase which focused on an assessment of the Malian judicial system.
The project activities comprised training of judicial system actors, study tours to Rwanda and Senegal, digitalisation of the judicial system, an...
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) located in the Pacific are severely exposed to the negative impacts of climate change due to their fragile natural environments, biophysical settings, and ecosystems. Pacific Island countries experience up to four times greater sea-level rise than the global average, amplifying the risk of coastal hazards. Environmental degradation and food insecurity have led to the relocation of several low-lying coastal communities, but also exacerbate the economic and sustainable development challenges faced by SIDS. Today, the investments requ...
The “Strengthening Road Safety – A Partnership to Build Capacity, Drive Innovation and Deliver Meaningful Impact” project, with the support of AB InBev and in collaboration with academic institutions and other private sector partners, aim to contribute to advance road safety targets by enhancing capacity of local and national authorities implementing road safety interventions, creating awareness on best practices contributing to road safety targets, and incorporating digital transformation to achieve road safety changes. The project is currently in its second phase. The eva...
1. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE MASTER PROGRAMME OR FOR INDIVIDUAL MODULES AND WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, to be considered for a specific semester, please submit your application not later than 1st of March - to start in April and 1st of September - to start in October. You will be informed about the result within three weeks. Once admitted, you will receive an admission letter and you will have up to six months to secure enough funding and start attending the courses.
The admission requirements are:
(1) Three-ye...
The Advisory Board for the NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building Division brings together a distinguished group of experts committed to UNITAR’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.The Advisory Board provides critical insights and technical guidance to ensure that the Division’s programmes and activities align with UNITAR’s mandate, UN guidelines, and the strategic framework objectives of promoting health for all. By championing UNITAR’s objective to promote health for all, particularly for the most vulnerable people and countries, the Advisory Board plays a pivo...
9 November 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office welcomes Ms. Chisa Mikami as the new head of the office, effective 8 November 2023. Ms Mikami has extensive experience working in developing countries through her career with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and brings to the Office her knowledge of the countries that the Hiroshima Office works with.
Ms Mikami will guide the global programmes led by the Hiroshima Office in areas such as Hiroshima and peace, social innovatio...