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国連ユニタール「アフガニスタンの女性と若者を対象とした食料・経済安全保障促進のための起業家精神」研修事業の第3フェーズが、2025年2月22日から26日までカブールで開催されました。アフガニスタン18州から、50名の女性と30名の男性、計80名の若手起業家がワークショップに参加しました。本研修は、参加者が地域の食料安全保障と経済安定の強化に貢献することを目指し、財務および起業に関する実践的なスキルを身につけることを目的として、日本政府による支援の下で2024年8月から2025年2月にかけて実施されました。, 2025年4月14日、カブール - 2025年2月22日から26日にかけて、アフガニスタン・カブールにおいて、「アフガニスタンの女性と若者を対象とした食料・経済安全保障促進のための起業家精神」研修事業の最終第3フェーズが開催されました。民間セクター、現地の市民社会組織、国際機関、学術機関など、多様な分野から集まった80名の有望な若手起業家が参加しました。この5日間のワークショップでは、ビジネスの実践的な運営に焦点を当てたもので、これまでのオンライン第1フェーズおよび第2フェーズの参加者の中から選ばれた、女性50名、男性30名が対面式の研修に参加しました。参加者はアフガニスタン全34州のうち18州から集まり、ビジネス事業の強化と同...
This story is about one of the two radio programmes that have sparked a wave of environmental consciousness across Zimbabwe, educating its listeners and fostering a nationwide discussion on climate change. Based on interviews with three different individuals—the radio host, an interviewer, and a teacher—the story is explored through their unique perspectives, showcasing how the programme has influenced both its creators and educators who engage with it. By providing accessible, engaging content, the show was a vital source of climate change education for a wide audience, fr...
9 April 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce its upcoming panel discussion aimed at fostering capacities to propel the New Agenda for Peace forward. The event will be held on April 19 at the Salle Nyon of the Centre de Conférence Varembé in Geneva and online from 3 to 5 pm CEST.
With the global landscape continuously evolving, UNITAR recognizes the imperative to equip stakeholders with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively contribute to peacebuilding efforts worldwide. The panel discuss...
UNITAR held the AI Strategy Master Class “Leading the AI Revolution – Strategy, Innovation, and Global Impact” on 24-25 October 2024 in Geneva. It gathered diplomatic representatives to explore ways to responsibly harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for all.The discussion aligned with the Pact of the Future, a landmark UN declaration adopted in September 2024, aimed to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals. One of its five themes is harnessing digital innovations., 28 November 2024, Ge...
UNITAR has recently inaugurated the Prosperity Alliance centres in Beijing and Shanghai.On 18 June 2024, The Prosperity Alliance Beijing Center was officially launched, jointly initiated by UNITAR, Huacai Wentou (Beijing) Cultural Technology Co., Ltd. and the National Institute for Development and Governance at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). On 20 June 2024, UNITAR signed an agreement with Shanghai Climate Week to establish the Prosperity Alliance Shanghai., 8 July 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR has recently inaugurated the Prosperity Alliance cent...
Salma Khalifa, Regional Food Technologies at World Food Programme Cairo, Egypt Salma, a food scientist, had dedicated over eight years to the role of Product Development Manager in the private sector until she embarked on a transformative journey with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Bureau in Cairo. Salma holds a Master’s degree in food chemistry and is currently pursuing a PhD. Salma continues to apply the invaluable knowledge gained from the progr...
Captain Stanley Osaba, working at the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre under the Department of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Management in the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda, experienced a significant professional transformation. This transformation was sparked by his participation in a UNOSAT training course that covered the introduction and advanced GIS training sessions, which is part of the broader "Capacity Building in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improving Resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa (2021-2024)" project. Initially a...
4 May 2023, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR officially launched the One UNITAR Gender Initiative, the first UNITAR initiative that engages all UNITAR Divisions to promote innovative learning solutions on women’s empowerment, building on extensive experiences and knowledge of all UNITAR Divisions.
One UNITAR Gender aims to empower more women around the world, especially in developing countries and least developed countries, to strengthen their leadership skills and feel empowered to apply and share their knowledge with others.
Supported by the Swedish I...
8 May 2023, Guadalajara, Mexico – UNITAR launched the Autosobriety Training Programme to Prevent Drink-Driving in the state of Jalisco in Mexico with the support of CIFAL Mérida, Fundación de Investigaciones Sociales (FISAC) and the Secretary of Public Security of the State of Jalisco (SSP).
The event was jointly hosted in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with both in-person and online attendees, including the participation of the directors from the Secretariat of Public Security of the State of Yucatan, Mexico, the National Transit Agency of Ecuador, CIFAL Ecuador, CIFAL Mér...
2 May 2023, New York, USA.- The Data Diplomacy Project was featured during the 8th Multistakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI Forum), held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at UN headquarters in New York during the first week of May. Through the support of the UN Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR, NY Office) and of the Permanent Missions of Malta and Brazil to the UN, the project was displayed as an official side-event at the STI Forum on May 2. The event allowed the researchers Henry Iure Paiva, Ra...