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23 December 2022, Hiroshima, Japan – On October 7, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a collaboration and cooperation memorandum. The two institutions aim to strengthen their cooperation through development projects in entrepreneurship and digital technology.
To provide UNITAR trainees and alumni, APU students, and others with new learning opportunities, we will share practical knowledge and promote exchanges.
, Upcoming Projects
APU faculty and students will participate in UNITAR’...
25 March 2024, New York, USA - UNITAR and Columbia Law School launched the spring 2024 iteration of one of UNITAR´s longest partnership programmes, The Columbia University Law School Series, with the first session titled "Empowering Women in the Peace Process". UNITAR Project Coordinator, Ms Hannah (Athena) Gana opened remarks on behalf of Mr Marco Suazo, Head of the UNITAR Office in New York, with a powerful statement on engaging in discourse and listening to the experiences of women, particularly in spaces predominantly male. Professor Alex Carter, Director of C...
22 March 2017, Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office has successfully completed the second workshop of the UNITAR Iraq Fellowship Programme: Entrepreneurship and Leadership Youth Training, held in Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan, from 5 – 11 March 2017. The Fellowship is a six-month specialized capacity-building programme examining entrepreneurship and youth leadership in the context of Iraq and incorporating two face-to-face international workshops, blending online and asynchronous learning, and participant-led real-...
At COP29, UNITAR Division for Prosperity co-hosted the "Public Participation Supporting the Construction of a Beautiful China" side event with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, on 11 November 2024. Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, Director of UNITAR Division for Prosperity, delivered an opening speech at the "Youth Action World Future" session, emphasizing the role of education in empowering youth to address climate challenges. UNITAR Division for Prosperity signed a partnership agreement with College Daily for a new programme, the Global Youth Scholars Programme, ...
30 August 2008 - The second edition of the annual Retreat convened by the United Nations Secretary-General took place in Torino, Italy, on 29 and 30 August 2008. The Retreat provides an opportunity for top UN officials to exchange ideas and reflect on how best the Organization can tackle current challenges and discharge its high profile responsibilities more effectively. The annual event has been organized as a joint effort between UNITAR, the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), and the Department of Management in the UN Secretariat.
The Secretary-General, Mr. BAN...
The UN Secretary-General Appoints Nikhil Seth of India Executive Director of UNITAR
8 June 2015 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced today the appointment of Nikhil Seth of India as Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). He will succeed Sally Fegan-Wyles of Ireland, to whom the Secretary-General expressed his utmost gratitude for her dedication and commitment to the United Nations.
Mr. Seth brings to the position over 35 years of service as an international and national civil servant and a wealth of...
15 July 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The digital world has become an everyday part of our lives: at the office, at home, in government, in entertainment and the news. Almost anyone on the planet can now learn about, and do things, that were impossible but a few years ago: we can buy and sell groceries, houses, businesses, cars, electronics… anything the wide world has to offer; migrant workers can send remittances; loans can be cleared with a click; investors can choose investments; and jobs can be searched online. All usually much simpler than before.
This new world t...
16 December 2024, New York, USA - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Michelle Gyles-McDonnough of Jamaica as the new Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She will officially assume her duties on 22 February 2025, succeeding Nikhil Seth of India, to whom the Secretary-General expressed profound gratitude for his dedication and contributions to the United Nations.With over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, policy advocacy, international trade, international rel...
8 December 2022, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) launched a new initiative to support climate-resilient livelihood development in Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The overall objective is to inspire and empower women and youth to address key social, economic, and environmental challenges in their communities through climate-resilient livelihood and entrepreneurship programmes. Up to 50 participants per country will be selected to join the programme. Women and youth ...
Four Hong Kong high school students won awards for their Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) projects at the first UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia Pacific Programme event.
Alvin Wong (Innovation award) runs March to Your Beat to create music therapy solutions for autistic youth with social or learning disabilities.
Anna Wei (Presentation award) created Apogee Academy, a website where students can learn about the SDGs.
Bella Li (Impact award) established the Global Goals Council Network to connect school councils from around the world for the SDGs.
Jane Poon (Innovation aw...