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17 April 2023, Shanghai, China - UNITAR in collaboration with China Communication Television Broadcasting Network, CIFAL Hubei, CIFAL Shanghai and Pernod Ricard China launched a national competition throughout Chinese universities and colleges called “The Autosobriety Challenge". The challenge is seeking innovative proposals from students enrolled in Chinese universities and colleges, encouraging them to leverage their creativity to promote public education on alcohol-related issues, such as advocating for sober driving, to enhance road safety in China.
The "Autosobriety C...
The Port Harcourt Project Office (PHPO), a part of the Decentralized Cooperation Programme, was established on 23 March 2006 as a field office in Nigeria. Operating in collaboration with federal, state and local authorities, PHPO implements various training and capacity building activities. The initial concept of PHPO was based on two principles; close cooperation with regional governments, local authorities and elected municipalities on the one hand, and strong, transparent public-private partnerships on the other., Since the inauguration of the PHPO, its capacity bui...
21 September 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - COVID-19 has highlighted severe fragilities and inequalities within and among nations. While the impact varies per country or region, LDCs is Sub- Saharan Africa face greater risks of negative impacts of the pandemic due to lack of economic resilience and diversification.
Although the pandemic is considered a public health crisis, it is not the only, and may not even be the gravest challenge the pandemic poses. Devastating socio-economic impacts of the virus has disproportionately affected fragile countries that are already battling...
Negotiating for peace, and engaging in dialogue to address challenges is a top priority for Africa – a continent that has made a commitment to “Silencing the Guns” and building sustainable peace. With recent instability observed some of the French-speaking regions and countries of the continent, the UNITAR Training Programme in Conflict Prevention and Peacemaking for French-speaking Africa, with a special focus on Central Africa, was most welcomed by the participating officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Offices of the President, and other Governmental Depart...
11 -13 February 2019, Geneva, Switzerland- A successful training session requires several essential key skills and methods from the trainer to provide an optimal learning environment for their audience. While trainers sometimes are pressured to fit their presentation in a given and often limited time period, a few methods and techniques can help ensure that a trainer is not only delivering the content but is also acting as an engaging facilitator of discussion for the participants. Especially body language, tone, and approach make a major difference in the learning exp...
10 May 2019, Bangkok, Thailand – From 07 to 10 May 2019, UNOSAT organized a training on operational application of geospatial information technology, generously hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in Bangkok, Thailand. Participants were invited from the United Nations agencies, including OCHA, UNDP, UNOSSC, as well as UNESCAP divisions such as ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (IDD), Environment and Development Division (EDD), Energy Division (ED), and Transportatio...
31 May 2021, Hiroshima, Japan - UNITAR Division for Prosperity announces with deep sorrow the passing of the Honourable Kenzo Oshima. A Hiroshima native, Mr. Oshima joined our advisory board in 2021 and was chair of the UNITAR Association since its establishment in October 2019, through which he led important outreach activities for UNITAR. He was a regular panelist for Ideas that Matter, a public event series organized by UNITAR Hiroshima Office, and was featured in many talks including: “70 years after WWII: Thinking about the UN and Hiroshima” and “South Sudan:...
For the sake of inclusiveness, digital tools, such as these hubs, open the doors towards a culture of learning for improving the quality of life. Both hubs provide information about online courses, useful sources, related websites, and videos., Global Training Hub.Coming soon!This online learning tool, developed by The Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) and UNITAR, is designed for parliamentarians and related advisers. It brings together relevant material that could serve to strengthen knowledge for combating corruption by considering the nee...
For the Artist Diploma (A.D) program by UNITAR, Longy School of Music of Bard College, and GFPA, we are committed to providing a seamless and straightforward application process to help you pursue your passion for music education. Below, we outline the application procedure and provide detailed information on the application steps.
Step 1: DOWNLOAD STUDENT NOMINATION FORM
The application process begins with downloading the student nomination form, which can be accessed towards the end of this page (titled Longy Student Nomination Form). The deadline for the Fall 2023...
For the Master of Music Education (M.ME)/ Music Performance (M.M) program by UNITAR, Longy School of Music of Bard College, and GFPA, we are committed to providing a seamless and straightforward application process to help you pursue your passion for music education. Below, we outline the application procedure and provide detailed information on the application steps.
Step 1: DOWNLOAD STUDENT NOMINATION FORM
The application process begins with downloading the student nomination form, which can be accessed towards the end of this page (titled Longy Student Nomination ...