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Nearly 20 diplomats and government officials from Asian countries completed the UNITAR Hiroshima Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Training Programme, held 13-18 February 2023. The diplomats updated their understanding of the global nuclear debate and met young activists to learn about their initiatives for a nuclear-free world. The programme’s past two cycles were run virtually due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Learning about nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in the symbolic city of Hiroshima offered participants a deep learning experience.
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国連事務総長、ミシェル・ジャイルズ＝マクドノー 氏を国連ユニタール総代表に任命
ティム・コーリー（Tim Caughley）氏は、国連軍縮研究所（UNIDIR）の非常駐上級研究員であり、2015年からアジア各国の外交官や軍事顧問を対象に、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）の核軍縮・不拡散広島研修事業の研修顧問・講師を担っています。核軍縮に関する研修に相応しい歴史的背景を持つ広島で実施されるこの研修事業は、外交官にとって特別な機会を提供します。核戦争は今後20年間、脅威として残り続けることが想定され、コーリー氏は、外交官が核軍縮と不拡散を実現するためのスキルを習得する必要があることを強調しています。, 2023年5月16日、広島 - ティム・コーリー氏は、国連軍縮研究所（UNIDIR）の非常駐上級研究員です。UNIDIRでの勤務以前は、在ジュネーブの国連軍縮部長、ジュネーブ軍縮議会の副議長、在ジュネーブ・ニュージーランド国連代表部の大使及び軍縮大使を務めました。2015年以降、ティム・コーリー氏は、国連ユニタール核軍縮・不拡散広島研修事業を通じて、アジア各国の外交官や軍縮に携わる政府職員を指導しています。国連ユニタール広島事務所が20周年を迎える中、世界で活躍してきた核軍縮の専門家として、広島からの外交官研修の重要性について振り返ります。, 長年にわたり核軍縮分野に携わってきたコーリー氏は、国連ユニタールの同研修は、外交官が...
16 November 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Mr. Tetsuo Kondo joined the Advisory Board of the UNITAR Division for Prosperity in August 2023. He brings to the Board expertise from decades of experience as a Japanese diplomat and United Nations official.
Mr. Kondo sees many strengths and unique values in UNITAR.
There is still inequality, insecurity and the pandemic, causing stress all over the world. UNITAR has profound knowledge in training and a strong global network, which will help people in countries with conflict”. - Tetsuo Kondo, Member of the Advisory Board of ...
8 March 2019, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR is pleased to announce its first Geneva roundtable discussion on “Financing the 2030 Agenda: Means of Implementation” and explore the topic from the unique perspective of Capacity-Building. The event will take place on 17 April 2019 from 14:30 to 17:00 at the Palais des Nations in room VIII.
The roundtable aims to discuss how the international community is mobilizing financial resources and innovative strategies to achieve the SDGs and discuss how we can build capacities to strengthen means of implementation.
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16 December 2024, New York, USA - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She will officially assume her duties on 22 February 2025, succeeding Nikhil Seth of India, to whom the Secretary-General expressed profound gratitude for his dedication and contributions to the United Nations.With over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade, international rel...
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Executive Director, UNITAROn 16 December 2024, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). With more than 30 years’ experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade and international relations, and change management in complex bureaucracies, Ms. Gyles-McDonnough has held multiple leadership roles withi...
22 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce that Michelle Gyles-McDonnough has officially assumed office as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Nikhil Seth of India, whose mandate concluded on 31 January 2025. Ms. Gyles-McDonnough brings over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade, and organizational change management. She has held key leadership roles within the United Nations, most recently serving as Director of the Sustainable Dev...
Dr. Josephine Jere is a Zimbabwean plant pathologist and lecturer whose current research bridges between waste management and agriculture.Dr. Jere participated in the programme “Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies.”Dr. Jere was invited to join the study tour and workshop in Japan as part of the cohort. She benefited from the UNITAR training which mainly focused on the development of a business plan., 19 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – For most people, organic waste is a problem ...
In addition to training and e-Learning courses, UNITAR provides the opportunity to gain knowledge through post-graduate courses. We partner with academic institutions such as the Open University of Catalonia, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Copenhagen to offer diplomas and certificates in areas such as peacekeeping, development policies and geo-information in disaster situations.
Different Masters Programmes have different requirements and admission process. For more information, please check each degree page in the Mas...