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Learning with Leaders Podcast UNITAR’s CIFAL Global Network, through its Division for People, is proud to present Learning with Leaders—a podcast series that explores the stories and experiences of leaders from across the international field.Designed to inspire, the series explores topics related to the guests' areas of expertise while uncovering the person behind the leader. Featuring international guests from UNITAR’s management team, representatives of international organizations, and advocates for the SDGs and sustainability, the podcast provides diverse insights a...
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...
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...
Enhancing International Scientific Cooperation: Arctic Science and Technology Advice with Ministries
The rapidly changing Arctic is leading to economic and governance implications worldwide. Decreasing sea ice is opening new trade routes between Asia and Europe as well as increasing natural resource extraction, environmental exploration, and tourism.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the melting glaciers, disappearing sea ice, and thawing permafrost in the Arctic have led to predominantly negative impacts, particularly on food security, water resources, water quality, infrastructure, transportation, tourism, and recreation, as well as cult...
UNITAR plays a crucial role in strengthening the capacities of United Nations member states and various stakeholders. By integrating Behavioural Science Insights (BI) into its Online Learning and Education Unit, UNITAR is innovating educational strategies that align with the goals of Agenda 2030, especially focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 16, and 17, which centre on quality education, peace, justice, strong institutions, and global partnerships, respectively. By harnessing the power of behavioural science, UNITAR is driving transformative change in ...
UNITAR and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the third edition of the online training course "Trade and Food Security for the Near East and North Africa", which will run from 6 October to 2 November 2024.UNITAR and FAO will train 70 officials from government bodies, private sector stakeholders, researchers and students from Arabic-speaking countries.In this 4-week free online course, learners will learn how to formulate and implement evidence-based trade policies and negotiate trade agreements to address food security concerns so tha...
Leba Gaunavinaka, UNOSAT’s in-country expert in Fiji : chronicle of UNOSAT’s representative in COP28
8 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Meet Leba Gaunavinaka, a dedicated advocate for environment preservation, whose entire career has been a testament to her commitment. Serving as UNOSAT's embedded technical expert within the Government of Fiji's climate change adaptation team, Leba has greatly contributed to shaping climate discussions. Her skills and unique perspective, derived from hands-on experience in the field, provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by the Pacific Islands. As we delve into her experiences at COP28, disc...
3 March 2023, New York, USA - UNITAR New York Office launched the Spring Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI) Programme, which aims to provide students with practical knowledge and experience in global diplomacy, current global issues, and challenges, as well as United Nations-related topics. Mr Marco A. Suazo, the Head of the UNITAR Office in New York, welcomed the participants and presented the programme objectives, which focused on understanding the United Nations' international agenda and activities. He introduced the panellists and professors who shared their experiences ...
16 March 2023, Geneva, Switzerland - On 16 March 2023, UNITAR, the University of Geneva, Open Geneva and Crowd4SDG hosted the fifth edition of the Geneva Trialogue at the Globe of Science and Innovation, under the theme of Open Innovation for Education, launching the 2023 Open Geneva Festival.
Co-hosted by Crowd4SDG, the Geneva Trialogue featured the five (5) Crowd4SDG winning student teams from the Crowd4SDG 2019-2022 GEAR Cycles, who presented their innovative projects addressing critical sustainability challenges.
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3 April 2023, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), New York Office and Columbia Law School hosted the second session of the Spring 2023 Columbia Law School Mediation Clinic training series. The workshop was entitled “Mediation and Human Rights” and took place on Monday, 3 April 2023.
Mr Pelayo Alvarez, programme manager of the UNITAR New York Office, launched the event by introducing the topic of mediation to the audience and explained how mediation can play a crucial role in settling disputes related to human rights violat...