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12 May 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce its innovative partnership with CEU San Pablo (CEU) University of Madrid. Kickstarting the partnership is the International Professionals Programme (IPP), which aims to bring students closer to a first professional experience with the United Nations.
This unique initiative is designed as a UNITAR in-career curriculum, offered to CEU San Pablo’s Bachelor students. The exclusive programme aims to provide students with an in-career curriculum, offer...
The UNITAR Peacekeeping Training Programme (PTP), in partnership with the International Security Sector Advisory Team (ISSAT), is happy to announce the launch of the first ever e-learning course on security sector reform. This much awaited course combines the experience and knowledge of ISSAT and the interactive and online educational expertise of UNITAR. The course has been developed from ISSAT’s Level 1 Basic course on SSR, and is recognized by both organizations with UNITAR/ISSAT certification.
The importance of this e-learning programme cannot be…
UNITAR and Franklin University Switzerland signed an agreement on 2 February 2024 to collaborate on their Master of Science in International Management.
The one-year graduate programme is designed to equip learners with knowledge and practical skills in business management.
UNITAR and Franklin University Switzerland will hold a webinar on 20 March 2024 to introduce the programme to prospective students.
, 15 February 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – On 2 February 2024, UNITAR and Franklin University Switzerland signed an agreement for UNITAR to contribute to the un...
07-08 March 2019, Geneva, Switzerland- Leadership is fundamental to effective and efficient diplomacy. The success of international leaders relies upon their capacities to take initiative, lead others in and through challenging circumstances, and thus maximize opportunities and strengthen the positions, objectives and achievements of parties and groups. In this regard, a workshop on Leadership Skills, which is part of the Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice, was organized by UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy.
The two-day workshop acquainted 18 participants...
UNITAR Delivers Workshop on the Drafting, Structure, and Adoption of United Nations Resolutions to the New York Diplomatic Community
21 June 2016, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) New York Office organized a two-day event, “Workshop on the Structure, Drafting, and Adoption of the United nations Resolutions” on 20-21 June 2016 at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN. The Workshop was attended by approximately 30 delegates from Permanent Missions to the UN. Mr. Marco A…
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...
UNITAR Holds Event with FOSS Member States to Launch App
16 February 2017, New York, USA – The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) participated in a joint event with the Forum of Small States (FOSS) and UNITAR New York Office. This event was sponsored by The Swedish Mission to the United Nations and hosted by the Singapore Mission.
The purpose of this event was three-fold. First, the event was an opportunity to present an overview of the work being done by…
UN CC:Learn Global Partners Discuss the New 2017-2020 Implementation Phase
06 March 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - The UN CC:Learn global partners met in Geneva, Switzerland for the 8th UN CC:Learn Steering Group Meeting. Partners from FAO, ILO, IOM, UN Environment, UNECA, UNESCO, UNFCCC, UNITAR, UNSSC, UNU, WFP, WTO participated to discuss the arrangements for the 2017-2020 phase of UN CC:Learn, launched on September 2017.
The day started with welcoming remarks from Mr. Daniel Maselli from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Mr. Steven Stone from UN…
3 October, Nairobi, Kenya - The capacity development programme being implemented by UNOSAT for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has just entered a new phase oafter the succefful completion of the third round of face-to-face training that took place in Nairobi from 9 to 20 September. The training was hosted in the premises of the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD).
The programme has begun in early 2013, supported by funding from Norway, and has been designed by UNOSAT experts to augment the capacity of IGAD member countries…
Democracy has often been considered as one of the durable systems for building sustainable peaceful and inclusive societies, especially societies experiencing deep socio-political divisions. In most countries undergoing political transitions, these transitions may be triggered by various factors in a bid to change the prevailing political and constitutional order.
Lately, various political transitions have occurred following popular revolutions including the Arab Spring in Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt or military coups that happened in Haiti, Mali, and Myanmar. The end of ci...