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January 26, Geneva, Switzerland – UNOSAT took delivery today of its second UAV in a little over one month, this time a so-called quadrocopter. This latest model will be used to diversify UNOSAT’s mini-UAV fleet and to complement the Programme’s local mapping capacity. The quadrocopter is particularly suitable for close-up assessments and inspections and it is able to acquire aerial imagery and videos over the same location for a given period of time. The UAV, called md4-200, is produced by Microdrones GmbH of Germany.
UNOSAT is conducting internal testing on the UAV in…
UNITAR Executive Director Discusses the 2030 Agenda with the President of the General Assembly
17 February 2017, New York, USA – The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Mr. Nikhil Seth. met with the President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) and Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson on 13 February. During the meeting, they discussed several issues related to the General Assembly activities and organized by the office of the…
CIFAL Jeju Concludes Workshop on Enhancing Security of Human Trafficking Victims
4-7 April 2017, Jeju, Republic of Korea – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Jeju in collaboration with the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO) hosted the international workshop "Enhancing human security of victims of trafficking in women in the Asia Pacific Region” from 4 to 7 April, 2017 at the Jeju International Training Center in Jeju.
The workshop convened 19 government officials (central, state and local) and NGO workers from 12…
CIFAL Atlanta Assists Airports from Developing Nations to Enhance their Air Service Development Strategies
13 - 14 July 2017, Kennesaw, USA – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Atlanta (CIFAL Atlanta) in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport held a two-day training seminar on “Airport Air Service Development”, bringing together senior level airport officials from Lesotho, Ecuador, Mongolia, India, Nigeria, Barbados and Tonga. The seminar took place in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA…
World Heritage Nominations – Training for Success Side Event
July 2017, Hiroshima, Japan - As 21 sites across the globe were confirmed as World Heritage Sites at the 41st Session of the World Heritage Committee in Krakow, Poland, UNITAR focused on the beginning of that process. UNITAR’s July 8 Side Event, titled “Training for Success: Developing Complete World Heritage Nominations – Lessons Learned and Future Prospects,” was successfully held at the Session, with some 80 participants from State Parties and interested organizations in attendance. The Side Event was jointly…
E-Diplomacy and Cybersecurity Course for Diplomats From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9 October 2017, Geneva, Switzerland – On Friday October 6th, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) concluded its five-day course on “E-Diplomacy and Cybersecurity” for diplomats from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This course was the sixth in a series of eight workshops, as part of a training programme to strengthen Saudi Arabian diplomat’s capacities in current and pertinent areas of multilateral diplomacy and international affairs.
The first half of the course…
UNITAR Guides Participants on the Road to a “Yessable” Agreement
13 – 14 January 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – Negotiation is a key aspect of the professional life of diplomats. Regardless of whether in a bilateral meeting over lunch or in a multilateral setting with hundreds of participants, diplomats need to employ effective negotiation strategies in order to achieve the most effective outcomes for their party, country or organization. Given the importance of negotiations in the diplomatic community and beyond, UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme organized a two-day…
UNITAR Improves Participants Knowledge of Diplomatic Protocol in Geneva
30 - 31 March 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – For diplomats in Geneva, understanding the rules of diplomatic protocol can often be a daunting and complex task. Over the course of the two-day workshop, participants became acquainted with the intricacies of protocol in Geneva and beyond. Furthermore, the workshop was specifically designed to familiaize diplomats with the procedures for welcoming Presidents, Prime Ministers and other dignitaries in Geneva. As such, a visit to the protocol section of Geneva’…
UNITAR Launches New Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice with a Briefing on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion
September, Geneva, Switzerland - The Briefing on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion kick-started the first edition of UNITAR’s Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools required to handle the complexities of Human Rights Law during international and peace negotiations. Participants greatly appreciated the timeliness of the briefing, given that the 30th Session of the Human…