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17 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - The COVID-19 outbreak that began in late 2019 evolved rapidly and globally. The pandemic, and subsequent policy and security measures taken in response, impacted the administration of justice in every legal system around the globe. One of the greatest impacts is that lockdown measures and social distancing have rendered in-person hearings challenging or impossible. The disruption to conducting hearings and other judicial proceedings has the potential to significantly undermine access to justice, due process, and civil and human right...
UNITAR with Yale Environmental Dialogue Launched: A Better Planet: Pathways for a Sustainable Future
5 May 2020, New York, USA, Zoom Workshop - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Science, hosted a workshop entitled “A Better Planet: Pathways to a Sustainable Future.” The purpose of this webinar was to bring together an effort to think about sustainability and engage in a discussion of the topic through the Yale Environmental dialogue. This activity is supported with funding allocated from the Swedish International Development Agency’s (SIDA) contribution to the UNITAR Str...
UNITAR, the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC), and the Harvard Medical School Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC) recently launched a new mobile application and video on the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. The app was designed to facilitate the Checklist’s use among healthcare professionals. Its dissemination is enhanced through a video that aims to raise awareness of the Checklist’s importance and added value. The Checklist was initially developed to decrease errors and adverse events, and increas...
The Online Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy offers a unique opportunity for both students wanting to pursue a career in international relations, international and regional organizations staff, as well as governmental and non-governmental officers, to expand their knowledge on international affairs and strengthen their capacities in the field of multilateral diplomacy. The possible course contents cover the following topics from which the participants can choose 4 topic areas within the online diploma:
The Art of Speechwriting (14 February - 6 March 2022)
Diplomacy 4.0...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are delighted to collaboratively launch the new edition of the innovative Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (EDACD). This programme is specifically tailored to explore the intricate connections between Multilateral Diplomacy and Anti-Corruption endeavors in our increasingly interconnected world. This modular training is conveniently conducted online, over the course of five months, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuabl...
UNITAR Women's leadership workshops are designed to equip women with the tools and knowledge needed to not only succeed, but excel in leadership roles. They foster an environment where self-confidence is nurtured, assertive communication is honed, and valuable mentorship relationships are forged. The skills acquired during these workshops are not merely theoretical; they are pragmatic, and ready to be applied in real-world scenarios.This program is also a response to the pressing need to address and challenge gender stereotypes that persist worldwide. By providing a pl...
, CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR INTEREST!, This project takes a multidisciplinary approach that emerges as essential to help better understand the complex dynamics of the global economy, diplomacy, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and their association. This comprehensive framework addresses the multifaceted impacts of globalization, diplomati...
The increase in disaster occurrences and the high numbers of victims resulting from conflicts are urgent issues that require effective and rapid action. Satellite imagery analysis is a vital tool essential in this response, as it can cover large areas and provide accurate information in near real-time. UNOSAT’s Emergency Mapping Service (EMS), funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA), provides satellite image analysis during humanitarian emergencies related to disasters, complex emergencies and conflict situations. With a 24/7 year-round availability ...
6 November 2023, Petten, Netherlands - On 27-29 September 2023 UNITAR Division for Prosperity, in collaboration with UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), as member entities of the World Water Quality Alliance, co-organized the Innovation Workshop in Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment, in which 65 participants from all around the world attended.
The Innovation Workshop took place in Petten, Netherlands, at the EU Science Hub for policy support and technology innovation of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission.
The 3-da...
31 March 2023, Sihanoukville, Cambodia - On March 23 and 24 a successful Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink-Driving was conducted in the Sihanouk province of Cambodia.
This second ToT, taking place at the Kampong Som High School brought together 22 core trainers from the Provincial Red Cross volunteers, school teachers and leaders of youth’s clubs from the province. The two-day event was hosted by CAMSAFE and UNITAR with the support of Pernod Ricard Cambodge and the participation of the Preah Sihanouk Province.
The ToT was d...