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In 2019, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) set up the Division of Prosperity. The Division for Prosperity is committed to supporting countries in shaping an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.
We seek to address growing inequalities, help lift people out of extreme poverty and establish global prosperity by offering innovative training and creating learning opportunities for people around the world. We work in solidarity with diverse partners at the local, regional and global levels to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development ...
As the past year has shown us, the new coronavirus pandemic is having unprecedented impacts across the globe, especially on human health and economic activities. In this context, Governments are intensifying their efforts to combat the global spread of COVID-19 by enacting various measures to support public health systems, safeguard the economy and to ensure public order and safety. Likewise, entrepreneurs have looked for creative solutions to keep their activities afloat, addressing different challenges they are experiencing. The downturn in the global economy following th...
Facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration is essential. This initiative seeks to mobilize public-private sector collaboration to implement local demonstration projects that help cities reduce deaths and injuries caused by traffic crashes.This Partnership aims at contributing to advance road safety targets by:Increasing public awareness of road safety risk factors.Building capacity of government authorities to implement holistic, evidence-based approaches that improve road safety.Promoting the development of public-private partnerships to accelerate progress., The Toolkit...
Entrepreneurship is wealth-creating. It encourages innovation, brings new value to the market, and helps build local and regional wealth. Entrepreneurship can empower young people to boost their lives and livelihoods, create jobs and solve social problems through innovation.
As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens problems in food security, public health, and employment in Iraq, entrepreneurship is more important than ever to “build back better” towards a post-pandemic world.
Building on the experience and lessons learned of the past five cycles (2016-2020), 2021 UNITAR COVID-19...
8 December 2018, Durban, South Africa – Prior to the arrival of the Holiday Season, the Durban Metro Police in partnership with UNITAR officially launched their “No Texting & Driving campaign”.
Driver distraction is a major risk factor for road traffic injuries and fatalities. Using mobile phones can cause drivers to take their eyes off the road, their hands off the steering wheel, and their minds off the road and the surrounding situation. Drivers using mobile phones are approximately 4 times more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers not using a mobile ...
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development enshrines a number of important principles, including the principles of “leaving no one behind” and “reaching the furthest behind first”. Developing knowledge, skills and awareness, in addition to other capacities, of learners in most of need, including those from the least-developed countries (LDCs), the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), the small island developing States (SIDS) and the fragile states and those countries emerging from conflict is also reflected in UNITAR’s 2018-2021 Strategic Framework.
UNITAR keeps track...
UNITAR is delighted to unveil the first edition of the Executive Program in Global Leadership and Business Diplomacy, in partnership with the Global Institute of Excellence, a Hong Kong-based firm dedicated to advancing organizational and professional development.
The Executive Program, the first fruit of the partnership between the two organizations, is specifically designed for professionals from the private sector and executives from the international business community, and represents a unique opportunity for professionals to excel in creating effective solutions at th...
2023年3月3日・広島 - 2023年3月2日に開催されたスポーツ・フォー・トゥモロー・カンファレンス2023～新しい、スポーツ×国際交流・協力の可能性。ムーブメントから協創へ～（スポーツ庁委託事業 日本スポーツ振興センター スポーツ・フォー・トゥモロー事務局主催）において、広島横川スポーツ・カルチャークラブ様が広島初となるスポーツ庁長官感謝状を受賞されたことについて、お慶び申しあげます。, アンジュヴィオレ広島の母体である同クラブ、広島市立大学、国連ユニタール協会、国連ユニタール広島事務所がPeace match プロジェクト＝いちだい地域共創プロジェクトとして実施したピースマッチやスポーツと開発に関するウェビナーなど、ジェンダーや平和の取組が評価されたとのこと、光栄に存じます。同カンファレンスは、スポーツ庁が掲げる「第3期スポーツ基本計画」において、実施されるスポーツを通じた国際交流・協力事業の一環として開催され、コロナ禍や国際情勢の変化により、従来の活動が困難な状況においても事業を実施、他団体にとっても参考となる事業を行った団体に対し、表彰されるものです。当日は、同クラブの神村登紀恵理事長が授与式に出席し、続いて行われたセッションで広島市立大学の山平芳美講師も発表しました。国連ユニタール持続可能な繁栄局長兼広島事務所長の隈元美穂子も臨...
From 6 October to 2 November 2024, UNITAR and FAO are launching the third edition of their joint online course titled "Trade and Food Security".Participants will benefit from the latest insights and data, on key topics such as trade policy formulation, agricultural development measures, and governance under the multilateral trading system.The course aims to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in Arabic-speaking countries to develop and implement evidence-based trade policies that support food security., 24 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and FAO are launching the t...
UNITAR Executive Director Nikhil Seth visited Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan from 25 March to 28 March 2024.
The four-day visit to Japan includes his participation in the Peace Walk Festival, the signing ceremony of the eighth Special Grant Agreement with the Hiroshima Prefectural Government, the opening ceremony of the new Hiroshima Office, and courtesy visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, local government offices, stakeholders from the public and private sector in Japan, and meetings with UNITAR supporting members.
, 19 April 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – The Uni...