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On 16-17 August 2012, CIFAL Jeju hosted its first training to bring to South Korea The Green Dreams Around the World Campaign, which represents the voice of the "My Green Dream" project. The Campaign aims to activate youth worldwide to collect citizens' feedback by training them to be ‘dream-catchers’ and map the priorities of urban citizens into 14 categories. ‘Dreams’ lasting up to 1 minute are recorded using cameras or smart phones and uploaded on a YouTube Channel and website. These dreams are then presented in ranked form to local decision makers encouraging them to…
3 December 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - In an increasingly interconnected, globalized, and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever-growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international relations and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this innovative Online Master's in International Affairs and Diplomacy between UNITAR and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) holds great significance.
This Degree will allow diplomats, government off...
17 December 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - On the 9th December 2024, the launch of the “Expert in Human Rights Programme” took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This special event was attended by several local and international officials, most of whom are engaged in human rights issues.The Saudi Human Rights Commission, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Majmaah University, and CIFAL Saudi Arabia combined their expertise to create this unique learning initiative aimed at strengthening human rights knowledge and skills in the Kingdom. It is designed ...
Building for Peace
Launch of the International Architectural Prize in Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Hiroshima, 24 April 2009
An initiative by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will launch on 24 April, in Hiroshima, the International Architectural and Urban Planning Prize in Post-Conflict Reconstruction, to be awarded on a biannual basis by an international jury....
Climate Change has been at the top of the international agenda for some time now and the magnitude of the issue needs to be understood, specifically regarding the correlation between trade and environment. This sparks the debate about their relationship in terms of agreements and measures to mitigate climate change effects. In light of this ongoing debate, UNITAR, in conjunction with the World Trade Institute (WTI, University of Bern), has decided to develop a new e-learning course on Trade and Climate Change, to be conducted from 31 May to 25 June, 2010.…
UNITAR Hiroshima Launches Community Promotional Video
20 November 2014, Hiroshima, Japan – The UNITAR Hiroshima Office has launched a community outreach promotional video emphasizing the global role that the city and people of Hiroshima play in supporting the UNITAR Hiroshima Office, and promoting sustainable peace messages and activities.
The UNITAR Hiroshima Office is celebrating its 12th year in this eternal city, and is the only UN agency to be represented in the Chugoku region of Japan. In addition to its historic legacy, the city is home to two World Heritage…
CIFAL Atlanta Organizes Briefing on Social Entrepreneurship
12 April 2018, Atlanta, United States - UNITAR's Affiliated Center for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Atlanta, in partnership with the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services and Ignite HQ, hosted a briefing with 32 participants from Kennesaw State University and various companies in the Atlanta area. The briefing included two panel sessions consisting of short presentations and participant dialogue, with an opportunity for networking before and after the panels. Social entrepreneurship allows…
Training Course on Negotiation Skills and Techniques
24-25 September 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR delivered a two-day workshop on Negotiation Skills and Techniques; the first of the 4th Edition of the Executive Diploma. The workshops are executive-style face-to-face trainings focusing on international cooperation and core skills in multilateral diplomacy.
Participants of the Executive Diploma were carefully selected according to their professional profiles and motivation and are all from different sectors and backgrounds in order to diversify the audience’s…
8 November 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Global Surgery Foundation launched version 2.0 of the Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) Hub.
The VBHC Hub, which was officially launched in November 2021, acts as a reference point for the VBHC programme and provides resources on the value-based healthcare model more broadly. Version 2.0 of the Hub includes an updated visual design and resources on value-based healthcare. It also contains new information on ongoing projects in Rwanda and Türk...
31 March 2023, Merida, Mexico - The Executive Director of CIFAL Merida in Mexico, Héctor Navarrete Muñoz, and the Director of the ITAérea Business School, Mr José Ignacio Escudero, sealed the extension for another 4 years of the partnership that has united these institutions since 2017.
In November 2017, the ITAérea Aeronautical Business School, CIFAL Merida (International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders) and UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) met for the first time at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, for the signing of the trilateral ...