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Everlyn Fiualakwa (Solomon Islands) took part in the 2019 UNITAR Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme. She is now back as a resource person.
Everlyn encourages communities to identify an evacuation site in which to store food supplies – an idea she got from the UNITAR course.
Women in the Solomon Islands are more vulnerable to disasters. Everlyn works to get more early warning signals out to women.
Everlyn also believes in planning. “Everyone can be prepared for disasters. They just need the tools.”
, Passion and prayers – that’s how Everlyn Fiualakwa of the...
UNITAR held an online public event “Nuclear Weapon Abolishment and a Sustainable Future – A Call from Hiroshima” to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Co-organizers for the event were the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), Hiroshima Prefecture, and the Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace (HOPe).
Panel discussions were held with representatives from the United Nations, the private sector and youth initiatives.
Small actions by everyone in society can make big changes to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. Engag...
A solid and proactive engagement with partners is instrumental to achieving effective, efficient and sustainable results. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 60/215, UNITAR views partnerships as “voluntary and collaborative relationships between various parties, both public and non-public, in which all participants agree to work together to achieve a common purpose or undertake a specific task and, as mutually agreed, to share risks and responsibilities, resources and benefits.”
Partnerships may be donation-based, may support project implementation or may be c...
Through the collaborative efforts of the United Nations, multilateral organizations, and sustainable development partners from universities, civil society, academia and the private sector, UN SDG:Learn provides a unique gateway that empowers individuals and organizations through an informed decision when selecting among a wealth of SDG-related learning products and services that are currently available. The Platform represents a gateway to the wealth of learning solutions of all partners, allowing finding the most suitable SDG learning solution – in one go and place.
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The presentation focuses on delivering Digital Health initiatives to healthcare systems with limited resources, particularly those facing humanitarian crises. Emphasizing the necessity for efficient use of available human knowledge and technology, this approach not only aids strained healthcare infrastructures but also offers humanitarian opportunities for those unable to assist directly on-site. At HTWB, we champion an ethical approach to Digital Health technology deployment, recognizing its potential to reshape human collaboration and teamwork.
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31 October 2024, Hiroshima, Japan - the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed an agreement with Hiroshima University to collaborate on the implementation of the Programme for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development. The agreement was signed by the President of Hiroshima University Dr. Mitsuo Ochi and United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNITAR Executive Director Mr. Nikhil Seth.Hiroshima University was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to implement the programme in cooperatio...
The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), part of UNITAR, delivers satellite analysis, training, and capacity development to UN entities and Member States. We leverage geospatial technologies to support humanitarian response, sustainable development, and resilience building worldwide. Through satellite analysis and targeted training initiatives, UNOSAT empowers UN entities and Member States to leverage geospatial technologies for evidence-based decision making. The project “Strengthening Capacities in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Asia-Pac...
08 August 2024, New York, United States - On 21 May - 20 June 2024 the 2024 Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) training series, organized by UNITAR, the Swiss Government, and UN DESA, commenced on May 21, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This series aims to prepare delegates for the General Assembly’s Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review of Operational Activities for Development of the United Nations System. Here, we highlight the first three modules of this comprehensive training series, detailing the objectives, key topics, and speakers...
2024年8月6日、エディオンピースウイング広島にて、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）は、広島県/へいわ創造機構ひろしま（HOPe）との共催で、国連軍縮部（UNODA）のご協力のもと、パネルディスカッション「世界のリーダーと若者の対話 核兵器なき世界への道 広島、そして世界の若者へつなぐ」を開催しました。世界のリーダーと若者の代表らが、核兵器なき世界のために自分たちに何ができるのかについて討論しました。パネルディスカッションは、核兵器なき世界の実現に向けた熱意で満ちていました。パネリストらは、「自分を信じ、勇気を持って参画し、闘い続けよ」と若者たちを激励しました。イベントは対面会場で英語と日本語の同時通訳が行われ、国連ユニタールのYouTubeチャンネルでも同時配信されました。英語での録画視聴はこちら、日本語での録画視聴はこちら。, 2024年8月23日、広島 - 広島に原爆が投下されて79年目となる今年8月6日「原爆の日」に、国連ユニタールはエディオンピースウイング広島で、パネルディスカッション「世界のリーダーと若者の対話 核兵器なき世界への道 広島、そして世界の若者へつなぐ」を開催しました。イベントはYouTubeでも同時配信されました。本イベントには、湯﨑英彦広島県知事兼へいわ創造機構ひろしま（HOPe）代表、ショーナ-ケイ・リチャーズ...