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June 2011, Montreux, Switzerland. At UNITAR’s Peacekeeping Training Programme, training is seen as a conduit for transformation—leading individuals to make changes that improve and enhance their performance at work and in life. In particular, “training of trainers” (ToT) is a concept which aims to give individuals the skills and knowledge to implement an adult training programme on a given topic. A training of trainers thus teaches practical exercises for engaging and delivering material to participants to maximize learning.
In an effort to specifically advance the…
Each year, UNITAR educates the diplomatic community on the structure, use and retrieval of UN documentation. What is documentation and why is it so important? A quick look at the latest version of the Oxford dictionary offers the following definition for the word document: “Piece of written, printed or electronic matter that provides record or evidence of events”. It is not surprising, therefore, that the documentation of the United Nations has been over the years an essential basis for the work of the Organization, a reflection of the United Nations…
2-4 November, 2011, Republic of Indonesia. Building on the achievements of the Cancun climate change negotiations last December (COP16), UNITAR is committed to supporting the progress of multilateral negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Throughout 2011, the Institute’s Multilateral Diplomacy Programme has been working to strengthen the participation of Parties and key stakeholders in forthcoming consultations and decision-making processes, so as to harvest the momentum generated by the outcomes in Cancun and to enhance…
10 February 2012, Geneva, Switzerland - Fuelled by its data-in-hand strategy, UNOSAT’s production capability is growing steadily. The number of products, maps and analyses, rolled out by the Programme has been growing since 2009 with peaks in 2010 and 2011. In addition, UNOSAT’s efforts in research and innovation have produced integrated solutions (vehicle tracking and navigation) and novel approaches (collaborative mapping, web based damage assessment solutions).
To support its growth UNOSAT relies on know-how, equipment, and first of all dedicated people. The increase in…
UNITAR announces its upcoming e-Learning courses entitled “Introduction to the UN System” and “Drafting and Adopting UN Resolutions”.
Introduction to the United Nations System (7 October - 17 November 2013)
This course aims to provide a historical, political, and analytical framework for
liaising more effectively with UN representatives and staff. At the end of thise-Learning course, participants should be able to define the United Nationssystem’s structure and functioning, explain the
UN's principal organs and their development, identify current and salient…
Building Capacities of Communities in Northern Senegal to Improve Food Security
2 March 2015, Senegal - CIFAL Scotland has been conducting a series of capacity building activities with the communities of Guédé Chantier, Lahel, Moundouwaye and Diarra in Northern Senegal to mark the launch of a three-year food security project. Supported by the UK Government, the project aims at developing community land to produce more food in a more efficient way, and increase the communities’ resilience to the advancing effects of climate change.
In the framework of this food security…
UNITAR Training Workshop on International Human Rights Protection and Promotion in Geneva
22-23 February 2018, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR delivered a successful Core Diplomatic Training entitled “International Human Rights Protection and Promotion” for diplomats, international civil servants, government officials and private sector specialists in Geneva. This workshop took place within the long tradition of Core Diplomatic Trainings which UNITAR’ Multilateral Diplomacy Programme organizes in Geneva, mainly targeting the diplomatic community. Four other training…
UNITAR is now part of ITU’s movement “Equals”
July 2017, Geneva, Switzerland - With the aim to address the existing gender imbalance on permanent delegations to the United Nations multilateral conferences in Geneva and worldwide, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) launched the Women’s Leadership Programme (WLP) in May 2015. The Women’s Leadership Programme works hand in hand with UN-Women and across the UN-System to build the knowledge, skills and capacities of female government delegates. Through the organisation and delivery of tailored…
Three UNITAR Courses are Awarded with the Open ECBCheck Certification
25 September 2015, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR is proud to announce that three of its online courses have been awarded by ECBCheck certificate for 2015. The quality certificate is valid for a three-year period.
The following courses have been certified:
Fundamentals of Microfinance
Governance in Urban Sanitation
Human Security in Post-Conflict Interventions
At UNITAR, three more courses are in the pipeline for the Certification.
ECBCheck is a quality improvement scheme which…
Introductory Learning Materials on Green Economy Now Launched
What is Green Economy and How to Enable it? Learn with the PAGE Introductory Learning Materials on Green Economy
20 November, Geneva, Switzerland - Green economy is attracting the attention of policy-makers, stakeholders, and business agents from around the world. The number of countries developing and implementing green economy strategies is growing.
But do you know what green economy means in practice? Or what are the approaches to ensure successful green economy policies?
The PAGE Introductory Learning…