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My world drastically expanded when I gathered the courage to take this step. It was definitely worth it,
says second-year Takeda High School student Sakura OMURA, who became a 2020 UNITAR Youth Ambassador.
UNITAR Hiroshima Office/Division for Prosperity, in collaboration with the UNITAR Association, annually runs the UNITAR Youth Ambassador programme for high school students in Hiroshima. UNITAR seeks to nurture these young people, who are expected to play an important role in the international community, by providing opportunities for exposure to the global ...
9 February 2023, Geneva, Switzerland / Hiroshima, Japan - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will host a virtual conference “FinTech Ecosystem: Leveraging its impact in the economy and climate change”.
The virtual conference will take place on 20 March 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Geneva time (CET; UTC+1), and will focus on three thematic areas: FinTech in Development Practice, FinTech and Cybersecurity, and FinTech and Ecology.
The panellists will explore how to improve development practice and policy in these three thematic areas so that soci...
79 per cent of respondents confirmed application of knowledge and skills acquired through UNITAR’s learning events.
According to the respondents, opportunity to apply knowledge/skills and the importance for job success are the most important factors influencing on application.
By contrast, the lack of opportunity to apply, lack of time and the absence of systems and processes at workplaces are the main barriers to application.
Governments sector respondents reported the highest rate of application among all sectors.
Blended and face-to-face training events p...
82 per cent of respondents confirmed application of knowledge and skills acquired through UNITAR’s learning events. The rate of application does not vary significantly across gender.
Opportunity to apply knowledge/skills and the importance for job success are the most cited factors influencing on application.
Governments and international organization (non-UN) sector respondents reported the highest rate of application among sectors.
Higher rates of application were reported for blended and face-to-face training, as opposed to e-Learning, at 92 per cent, 90 per cent an...
Denis Opio is a Ugandan social entrepreneur who created an IT hub in his community to build digital literacy.Denis participated in the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” programme.The UNITAR programme equipped Denis with knowledge and skills about information technology, business management and self-care to help him empower his community with digital literacy and financial independence., 26 November 2024, Hiroshima, ...
Dr. Josephine Jere is a Zimbabwean plant pathologist and lecturer whose current research bridges between waste management and agriculture.Dr. Jere participated in the programme “Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies.”Dr. Jere was invited to join the study tour and workshop in Japan as part of the cohort. She benefited from the UNITAR training which mainly focused on the development of a business plan., 19 August 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – For most people, organic waste is a problem ...
UNITAR Division for Prosperity launched the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment III (GEWE III), the third phase of its programme to build leadership and gender-responsive capacities.
36 government officials from Jordan and Lebanon will be trained to enhance their skills and knowledge in policy-making to address gender inequalities.
On 11 July 2023, the programme was launched online and was delivered in Arabic.
, 14 July 2023, Hiroshima, Japan - UNITAR Division for Prosperity launched Gender Equality and Women Empowerment III (GEWE III), the third phase ...
UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific 2023 is now accepting applications from interested Asia-Pacific high school students.
Youth Ambassadors will develop and practice skills in critical thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship, communication and leadership.
UNITAR Division for Prosperity launched the programme in 2021 to educate and empower the youth about the most pressing issues affecting global recovery and the relevance of the SDGs.
The 10-week online programme will run from 23 September 2023. The deadline for applications is extended until 8 September 2023...
UNITAR Training Programme “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon” is now accepting applications from young entrepreneurs ages 18 to 45 in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon.Participants will learn the fundamentals and advanced entrepreneurship concepts focusing on food security to achieve economic development and fight food insecurity.The programme will run from July 2024 until March 2025 and the application deadline is 30 June 2024.(As of 1 July, the application deadline has been extended to 7 July.), 28 May 2024...
Twenty-six young changemakers from Afghanistan, Hong Kong, India, Japan and the Philippines completed the 8-week Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme 2024 on 30 November 2024.The Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme aims to support Asia-Pacific youth in developing their abilities to address international issues and work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme was “Local Solutions for Global Challenges: Youth Empowerment and Community Impact.”Four young changemakers won awards for their creative SDG-based projects at the final presentation e...