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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.
In c...
16 September 2020, New York, USA, Video Conferences - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) rolled out its “Foundations of UN Writing” course on 16 September. This training is designed to prepare the diplomatic staff of the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations with the necessary knowledge of guidelines and best practices for writing while performing their duties at the United Nations., Mr. Pelayo Alvarez from UNITAR NYO opened the workshop and greeted the delegates in attendance before passing the stage over to...
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) ...
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 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...
6 February 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – On Monday 6 February 2023, two major earthquakes struck Türkiye and the northwestern parts of Syria in the early hours of the day.
The first, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, struck west of Gaziantep at 1:17 a.m. UTC. Just a few hours later, another strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck the region at 10:24 a.m. UTC, with its epicentre 100km north of the first one.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) activated the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT)'s Emergency Mapping service ov...
23 July 2024, San Salvador, El Salvador – The United Nations for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of El Salvador through their Diplomatic Institute “Doctor José Gustavo Guerrero” signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a cooperative framework to promote the development and implementation of training activities.The cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding includes the development of joint training activities for public officials, academia, private entities, and other interested actors, as well as the exchan...
18 January 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - On Saturday 15th January, the ongoing volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai triggered a tsunami across the Pacific.
The UNOCHA Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific swiftly contacted the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) to request the activation of its Emergency Mapping service over Tonga. UNOSAT analysts started right away collecting relevant data and triggered the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters to collect satellite images over the area.
The first analyses published show initial assessment of ...
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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.
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This story is about one of the two radio programmes that have sparked a wave of environmental consciousness across Zimbabwe, educating its listeners and fostering a nationwide discussion on climate change. Based on interviews with three different individuals—the radio host, an interviewer, and a teacher—the story is explored through their unique perspectives, showcasing how the programme has influenced both its creators and educators who engage with it. By providing accessible, engaging content, the show was a vital source of climate change education for a wide audience, fr...