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メキシコ出身のFranco Escobarさんは、博士課程の学生であり、広島平和研究所の研究員として、核軍縮への若者の参加を活性化させることを目指しています。2023年、Escobarさんは国連軍縮部主催の「ユース非核リーダー基金（YLF）」の一環として、国連ユニタールが実施協力したYLFの日本スタディツアーに参加しました。Escobarさんは、核軍縮に関する初の若者のアーカイブを作成し、若い活動家の経験などを記録・収集し、未来の歴史家、活動家、そして一般市民のための資料として活用できるようにすることを目指しています。, 2024年11月3日、広島 - メキシコ出身の広島平和研究所の研究員Franco Escobarさん（博士課程）は、核軍縮への若者の関わりを記録する使命を持っています。彼は、冷戦が終結して以来、多くの人々が核戦争はもはや重要な問題ではない、と考えていると認識しています。Lawrence Wittner教授などの歴史学者の研究によれば、1960年代や1980年代の活動の活気と比べると、21世紀に入ってから、若者の平和団体への参加は激減しています。この傾向は、若者の間だけでなく、社会全体での意識が低下していることを示しており、核紛争のリスクの高まりや軍備管理条約の弱体化と鮮明な対比を成しています。Escobarさんは、若者の参加...
UNITAR, in collaboration with IC Education, successfully concluded the second edition of its global youth leadership programme, “Prosperity Unleashed: Empowering Young Innovators - Youth Leadership Workshop in Geneva”. The workshop took place in Geneva from 12 –15 August 2025. Approximately 20 participants engaged in a dynamic programme combining expert-led lectures, interactive workshops, and group work. Topics ranged from frameworks for SDG evaluation and public engagement strategies to building inclusive community development plans and social well-being th...
The International Law Programme works to enhance the capacities of diplomats, public officials, delegates, professionals, students, and other stakeholders on various topics related to international law. The programme offers a wide range of training activities, including master programmes offered jointly with other institutions, high-level executive diplomas, tutor-facilitated online courses, self-paced online courses, face-to-face training activities, and the blended Intensive Training Programme on International Law. Furthermore, the International Law Pr...
Loretta Dilu, an academic and researcher in strategic management from Papua New Guinea, completed the 2024 UNITAR Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security programme.Despite having little prior knowledge of the topic, Loretta was among the top performers who advanced to the final phase of the training programme, thanks to her dedication and exceptional performance.One of Loretta’s key takeaways from the training was the power of collective action. After the UNITAR programme, she initiated a lake restoration project that not only benefits the environme...
The programme is now accepting applications from Afghan youth including men and women engaged in sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives, such as small-scale agriculture, handicrafts, education, health and digital businesses to promote economic stability. Evacuees returning from different countries are also encouraged to apply, to establish entrepreneurial activities and to improve their economic situation. Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age with a working level of English language. Women with university degrees are highly encouraged to apply.The...
9 December 2024, Doha, Qatar - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ADN Group successfully hosted Doha World Negotiation Day 2024, in partnership with Doha Forum.This year’s Doha World Negotiation Day (DWND) provided a platform of discourse for key leaders, diplomats and experts to engage in high-level discussions on the current challenges and strategies of international negotiation and conflict resolution. Discussing the role of 'International Negotiation in an Age of Disruption' and 'The Complexities of Bilateral Negotiations', the even...
UNITAR invites you to the Hiroshima Office 20th Anniversary Metaverse Award Ceremony on Friday, 23 June 2023, 5–6 p.m. JST (UTC+9).
Three young people will be awarded for their videos featuring the youth’s role in digital innovation and promoting sustainable peace.
Youths can submit video entries for the award until 15 June, following guidelines for the UNITAR Video Challenge.
The award ceremony will take place in a metaverse (virtual) event space. This is an online event open to all. Register to join.
, 7 June 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR Division for Prosper...
This Impact Story looks at the experiences of three participants from the e-learning course on “Entrepreneurship for migrants and refugees” which was launched in March 2020 as part of a joint initiative between the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The course is part of a series of e-learning courses developed by UNCTAD and UNITAR, and contributes to UNITAR’...
On 12 February 2025, UNITAR and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.UNITAR and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit aim to develop and implement training programmes, research on financial threats and provide technical assistance to strengthen institutional frameworks.The partnership focuses on capacity-building and training, joint research and policy advisory, technical assistance, public-private sector engagement and establishing...
24 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – On this International Day of Education, UNITAR underscores its commitment to education as a human right and a driving force for global development. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, we strive for inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030.
Education stands as the cornerstone of UNITAR's 60-year history, reflecting our dedication to shaping leaders of the future. Established in 1963 during a period marked by hope and a shared vision for international collaboration, UNITAR emerged with a unique purpose — to ...