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3 November 2011, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - UNDP and UNITAR co-organized the High-Level Seminar on Preventive Approaches in the African Peace and Security Architecture held on 3 November 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. APSA, expecting its tenth anniversary in 2012, incorporates the latest principles of international peace and security. It provides an important framework for action for various actors striving for and contributing to sustainable peace on the African continent.
A distinguished panel addressed the gathering. The AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, H.E. Mr.…
UNITAR Hosts Workshop with Columbia Law School on Conflict Resolution as the Cornerstone for Quality Education
1 November 2017 New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research hosted the first in its three-part workshop series on mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with Columbia Law School and with the generous support of the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations (UN) under the programme “Leveling the Playing Field”. This first workshop on conflict resolution as the cornerstone for quality education focused on various…
03-05 September 2024, New York, New York – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research New York Office (UNITAR NYO) once again partnered with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations for the 8th annual Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters. The 3-day briefing was held on 03-05 September 2024 at the United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Room, located at the United Nations Secretariat.H.E. Ambassador Adrian Hauri, Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, commenced the briefing by expressing apprec...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research UNITAR/PHPO in Nigeria is collaborating with federal, states, local authorities and other stakeholders to provide assistance in Governance and Socio-Economic Development in the Niger Delta Region. Since March 2006, the Institute has been conducting series of training and capacity building programmes to strengthen the states, and local government systems in their quest to achieve the MDGs.
The demand for basic social services has increased with development centres. More resources are needed to meet the huge…
UNITAR Co-organized the 2017 Ambassadorial Retreat for the Group of 77 and China, Geneva
2 June 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – As part of the close relationship between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Group of 77 and China, UNITAR co-organised and funded the half day 2017 Ambassadorial Retreat at the InterContinental Hotel in Geneva on 2 June 2017, bringing together the Group`s diplomatic community and several key note speakers.
The organization of the Retreat was a close collaboration between UNITAR, the United Nations Conference on…
Ending Poverty, Hunger & Deforestation Workshop
05 June 2018, New York, United States – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a half-day, highly interactive workshop with the Maryland-based organization Trees for the Future on the topics of ending poverty, hunger and deforestation, coinciding with the World Environment Day.
After UNITAR’s welcoming remarks from Mr. Pelayo Alvarez, the session began with introductions from the Trees for the Future organization and the audience. Through the platform of UNITAR, a wide range of audience…
UNITAR and the International Civil Defense Organization to Cooperate on Disaster Management
26 January 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Civil Defense Organisation (ICDO) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, committing to develop and implement joint training programmes in disaster risk reduction (DRR), disaster management and urban resilience.
Strong systems for disaster and emergency management – measures taken to protect populations before, during, and after catastrophe…
The face-to-face workshop on Multilateral Conference Diplomacy from 28-29 June 2010 is available for members of the diplomatic community in Geneva, and will equip participants with the tools to enhance their performance as a conference delegate by discussing how multilateral conferences unfold, formal and informal consultations, negotiation tactics, rules of procedure, and much more.
To apply for this course, please go to our online catalogue.
*Participation subject to application approval by UNITAR. Notification will be sent once application selection process has been…
Ambassador Daudzai is an accomplished diplomat and political leader with over three decades of experience in governance, peacebuilding, and crisis management. He has held significant roles, including Minister of Interior of Afghanistan, Chief of Staff to two Presidents, and Ambassador to Pakistan and Iran.Ambassador Daudzai has been a central figure in regional consensus-building, organizing the historic 2019 Peace Loya Jirga and participating in critical peace negotiations with the Taliban. With a career rooted in humanitarianism, he has also worked with the UNDP during…
This is the first issue of the UNITAR Division of Prosperity quarterly newsletter. The newsletter will update you on the progress of our various programmes and initiatives. It will be available through the UNITAR website and social media and shared via email. To subscribe or send us questions/comments, please email: prosperity_communications@unitar.org., Dai Tamesue, a two-time World Championship bronze medallist in the 400m hurdles, was appointed UNITAR Goodwill Ambassador in July 2021. A third-generation atomic-bomb survivor from Hiroshima City, Mr. Tamesue is the first J...