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After a successful run of an initial online course on “Agriculture in International Trade Agreements” in 2019, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNITAR held a rerun of the course in November 2020. Similar to the initial course, the second online course also targeted professionals from the post-Soviet region, selecting participants from 12 countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The course sought to build the capacities of ...
The meeting of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, holds July of each year; including a three-day ministerial meeting of the forum. Effective implementation of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs will require access to knowledge and information, not only for policy makers and leaders to design well-informed and effective policies and strategies, but also for committed and engaged individuals around the world to guarantee that no one is left behind.
Each year during the High Level Politica...
The International Law Programme works to enhance the capacities of diplomats, public officials, delegates, professionals, students, and other stakeholders on various topics related to international law. The programme offers a wide range of training activities, including master programmes offered jointly with other institutions, high-level executive diplomas, tutor-facilitated online courses, self-paced online courses, face-to-face training activities, and the blended Intensive Training Programme on International Law. Furthermore, the International Law Pr...
This Impact Story looks at the experiences of three participants from the e-learning course on “Entrepreneurship for migrants and refugees” which was launched in March 2020 as part of a joint initiative between the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The course is part of a series of e-learning courses developed by UNCTAD and UNITAR, and contributes to UNITAR’...
Based in the political core of the United Nations, UNITAR Office in New York (NYO) continues to provide resources to the permanent missions and the New York diplomatic community. Through meaningful contributions to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programmes and events bring public awareness, education and training, and the enhancement of global decision-making to public policy officials. One of the ways to achieve peace around the world is to work together. UNITAR has been collaborating with organizations associated wi...
UNITAR invites you to the Hiroshima Office 20th Anniversary Metaverse Award Ceremony on Friday, 23 June 2023, 5–6 p.m. JST (UTC+9).
Three young people will be awarded for their videos featuring the youth’s role in digital innovation and promoting sustainable peace.
Youths can submit video entries for the award until 15 June, following guidelines for the UNITAR Video Challenge.
The award ceremony will take place in a metaverse (virtual) event space. This is an online event open to all. Register to join.
, 7 June 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR Division for Prosper...
1 September – 23 November 2025, Deadline 1 September 2025, The Online Diploma on the Fundamentals of International Law offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international law or international relations, and professionals working in international and regional organizations as well as governmental and non-governmental institutions, to expand their knowledge on the key aspects of international law.Using internet-based training, UNITAR brings participants and trainers together in a unique virtual learning environment, allowing students foll...
Forty-eight high school students from Hiroshima completed UNITAR Hiroshima's Youth Ambassador Programme in August 2022.
Youth Ambassadors Koua Miyamoto and Shiori Harada shared their motivations and learning experiences.
UNITAR Division for Prosperity aims to deepen the student's understanding of global issues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), equip them with the skills of initiating and driving their projects, and allow them to connect globally with international experts and other young activists.
, 27 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Forty-eigh...
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.
The p...
The MA in Global Sustainability Leadership is a collaboration between Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and UNITAR, designed to develop leaders capable of addressing the complex challenges of sustainability, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution. This transformative programme provides academic excellence, practical skills, and global networking opportunities, preparing graduates to drive meaningful change worldwide. The programme offers two flexible study options: a full-time, one-year blended programme, which combines face-to-face modules at TU Dublin with ...