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ケニア出身のLilian Oliviaさんは、ジェンダーとテクノロジー専門の弁護士であり、ジェンダーに基づくオンライン上の暴力を防止する非営利団体の創設者です。彼女の活動は、自身が受けたオンラインハラスメントという個人的な経験が影響しており、若い女性や少女たちを支援する道を選ぶきっかけとなりました。国連ユニタール「アフリカの女性と若者のためのエッセンシャル・デジタルスキル開発：デジタル経済における雇用機会と生活向上の促進」研修事業を通じて習得したプロジェクト管理、サイバーセキュリティ、マインドフルネスといった重要なスキルは、彼女が活動の規模を拡大させるのに役立ちました。彼女は今後、アフリカ全土のより多くの地域に活動の場を広げ、オンライン上の暴力への対応を強化するための政策変更にもはたらきかけたいと考えています。, 2025年2月25日、広島、日本 – ナイロビ出身のジェンダーとテクノロジー専門の弁護士であるLilian Oliviaさんは、女性と女児にとってより安全なデジタル空間をつくる活動に取り組んでいます。現在、イギリスで法律、イノベーション、テクノロジーの修士課程を履修中のLilianさんは、オンラインハラスメントやネットいじめ撲滅に対する意識向上と解決策を提供するための非営利団体をケニアに設立し、活動しています。Lilian...
UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) is currently conducting a three-week long workshop with participating trainers from the Diplomatic Academies of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The unique setup of this Training of Trainers consists of several related workshops that mutually reinforce each other, thereby leading to an unprecedented added value for both diplomatic academies.
The main components of the Training of Trainers are a workshop on the dynamics of Multilateral Conference Diplomacy and a highly creative and…
UNITAR Strengthens Diplomats’ Public Speaking Capacity
7-8 May 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – Public speaking is an essential part of any diplomat’s day-to-day activities. Regardless of the size of the audience, diplomats must be at ease delivering speeches, chairing meetings and addressing the press. Seasoned diplomats will adapt their register and content in accordance with the audience and their desired impact.
The workshop that UNITAR held on public speaking gave participants the opportunity to develop their oral presentation skills and familiarized them with…
How Diplomatic Training has Changed in an Evolving Multilateral Context
Part 1 - The Evolution of the UN since 1946
Direct link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVtBFm_cOl4
Part 2 - The Role of Training in Diplomacy
Direct link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-L_dq11FCo&feature=related
Having worked at the United Nations since 1946, Mr. Jean Gazarian is in a unique position to assess the evolution of the organization over the years. During his exclusive interview with UNITAR on the 3rd of June, 2009 in Geneva, this experienced UN…
UNITAR Organizes “Business Leading the Way: The SDGs as a Tool for Sustainability and Growth.”
13 of June 2017, New York USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) co-organized an event alongside with the United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (DESA), SDG Fund and EcoVadis titled “Business Leading the Way: The SDGs as a Tool for Sustainability and Growth.” The event took place during the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development, a week that focuses on a review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
UNITAR Executive Director participates at first G-STIC Conference and Celebrates UN Day in Brussels
25 October 2017, Brussels, Belgium – This week, UNITAR Executive Director, Nikhil Seth, participated at G-STIC, the Global Science, Technology and Innovation Conference Series in Brussels. The first in a series, the conference aimed to accelerate the development, dissemination and deployment of technological innovations to enable the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Focused on integrated technological solutions that are good for the planet, people…
On 18 October 2012 UNOSAT was called to brief NGOs and UN staff in New York during an event organised by the UN Department of Public Information (DPI/NGO) at the UN headquarters. During the event, entitled “Crisis Mapping: How Satellite Imagery Analysis Can Benefit NGO Humanitarian Efforts”, a UNOSAT illustrated the type of support it provides to the humanitarian community and how NGOs in particular can benefit from geospatial technology. During the briefing, participants were encourage to tap into the wealth of knowledge developed by UNITAR in various other areas of…
UNITAR Convenes Workshop for Leadership Development
15-17 May 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized a three-day Leadership Workshop at the Palais des Nations. The workshop was part of UNITAR’s online course on Collaborative Leadership and was facilitated by former UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, Ms. Sally Fegan-Wyles. It was the third edition in a series of yearly roll-outs. Fifteen diplomats and senior United Nations staff participated.
Mr. Alex Mejia, Programme Director,…
Joining Up for Climate Finance Skills – Webinar Fosters Dialogue Among Training Institutions on Upscaling Capacity Building
18 May 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – Within the framework of the regional UNDP-initiative Strengthening the Governance of Climate Change Finance to Benefit the Poor and Vulnerable in Asia and the Pacific, UNITAR held a webinar with training institutions active in climate finance training. The event brought together 10 representatives from Africa, Asia and Europe to share experience on opportunities and challenges in delivering capacity building in this…
UNITAR hosts the XIV Meeting of its Global Network of CIFAL Affiliated Training Centres
15-17 November 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – The CIFAL Global Network is UNITAR’s network of affiliated centres dedicated to provide cutting-edge training aimed at strengthening the capacities of local authorities and key change agents to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges.
The XVI Steering Committee of the CIFAL Global Network convened the Directors and teams of the 16 training centres at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for a two-day dynamic discussion on…