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New York. On 20 and 21 June 2011, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will organize a two-day Orientation Programme for Diplomats on Human Rights which will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. the programme will be run by a team of human rights experts from OHCHR.
Taking place following the sixteenth regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the programme aims at enhancing governmental officials’ understanding of the Office of the High…
The Public Finance and Trade Programme is pleased to announce its calendar of e-learning courses for Fall/Winter of 2010.
All courses are internet-based, moderated by senior international experts, asynchronous and place emphasis on online discussions and self-paced learning.
New online courses in the area of financial governance include: Fundamentals of Microfinance (20 September to 22 October), Oversight of Public Finances (27 September to 29 October), Introduction to Public Procurement (25 October to 26 November), and Financial Globalization (1 November to 3 December).…
According to the International Federation of the Red Cross, hundreds of thousands of ethnic Uzbeks have fled fighting in Kyrgyzstan and are massing on the border of neighbouring Uzbekistan, where a major humanitarian crisis is reported to be unfolding. Several tens of thousands people have managed to cross over to Uzbekistan, provoking an impending refugee crisis. Both groups are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
UNOSAT rapid mapping service has been deployed over the region in close consultation with key humanitarian actors including the International Committee of the…
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development are pleased to announce a seminar on International Trade Law and Policy. Held over four days from 6 through 9 July at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the seminar aims at enhancing the knowledge on trade related-issues of delegates of permanent mission to the United Nations in New York.
The program will cover the functioning of the international trade system, including an overview of the role, structure and the basic…
12 June 2013, Geneva, Switzerland - Each year an increasing number of practitioners, international staff, and national experts take to studying International Humanitarian Law to have a better understanding of the rules and international conventions applying to armed conflict and internal violence.
UNOSAT has accumulated substantial experience in satellite analysis in conflict situations and other crises having humanitarian and human security dimensions. A UNOSAT training module on the use of satellite technology for the verification of humanitarian law is part of the…
Since the inception of the monitoring by the UNOSAT Programme of piracy activity off the coasts of Somalia, the interest of international organizations and media has continued to grow. Today a number of maritime offices and international organisations, and national agencies, use the updated maps prepared by UNOSAT as reference material. These maps document the history of recent attacks perpetrated by pirates and their exact geographic locations, allowing to establish trends in specific areas of the Somali coastline and also to identify areas in which incidents have a…
In the framework of UNITAR’s new strategic plan, the Institute envisages to enhance its outreach to Ibero-american countries. In the perspective of widening and consolidating its training and capacity development activities, the conclusion of partnerships and cooperation arrangements with countries and regional organizations in Latin America are vital to the success of these objectives.
In this context, Ms Isabel Hubert, Associate Director of the Training Department, representing Mr Carlos Lopes, Executive Director of UNITAR, and Mr Freddy Ehlers, Secretary General of the…
UNITAR Launches "UN - How To" App
9 March 2017, New York. USA – United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) with sponsorship from the Swedish government has launched its new mobile app “UN - How To”.
After months of preparation, the app is now available for download on the iTunes app store for iphones and on Google Play for Android devices. The main purpose of the app is to provide essential services to all delegates, but especially, LDC’s, SIDS’ and members of FOSS. The app ranges from basic administrative forms to the vast…
New e-Learning course on The Art of Speechwriting! APPLY NOW!
The Art of Speechwriting (12 November - 02 December 2018)
Throughout history, the speech has been one of the most powerful forms of communication. Technological, social and economic changes have enhanced that power. As digital communication has increased, speeches have had to become more authentic and honest.
This course on The Art of Speechwriting gives you the essential principles of the art and craft of speechwriting. After first defining why speeches matter, the course looks at the three golden…
Workshop on Achieving the SDGs at the Local Level
24 September 2018, Curitiba, Brazil – The International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders in Curitiba (CIFAL Curitiba) and in Antwerp (CIFAL Flanders) joined efforts to host the workshop “Achieving the SDGs at the Local Level”.
In 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All of the SDGs have targets directly related to the responsibilities of local governments and communities. Their achievement will also depend on actions taken…