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12 May 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is delighted to announce its innovative partnership with CEU San Pablo (CEU) University of Madrid. Kickstarting the partnership is the International Professionals Programme (IPP), which aims to bring students closer to a first professional experience with the United Nations.
This unique initiative is designed as a UNITAR in-career curriculum, offered to CEU San Pablo’s Bachelor students. The exclusive programme aims to provide students with an in-career curriculum, offer...
A world in which individuals, institutions and organizations are equipped with the knowledge, skills and other capacities to overcome global challenges. - UNITAR's Vision The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.UNITAR was created in 1963 to train and equip young diplomats from newly-independent UN Member States with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate through ...
2019年9月21日、日本福岡県上毛町―国際平和デーである9月21日に、「広島・長崎爆心地中間点上毛町―未来へつなぐ平和の架け橋事業」平和祈念式典が、地理的に広島と長崎の爆心地の中間点である上毛町にて実施されました。事業を主導した錦織亮雄氏は、自身が被爆者であるとともに広島の復興に貢献してきた建築家であり、グリーン・レガシー・ヒロシマ・イニシアチブ（GLH）で長年コミッティー・メンバーを務めています。当事業では、長崎と広島から送られた被爆樹木を上毛町大池公園の池の両サイドにそれぞれ植樹する取り組みであり、昨年度から始まりました。橋のモニュメントが広島サイドと長崎サイドの真ん中に建てられています。, GLHコミッティー・メンバーの7名とユニタール・スタッフの事務局チームが、植樹式及び平和式典に、九州地方で唯一のGLHパートナーである立命館アジア太平洋大学のファエゼ・マヒチ先生と共に参加しました。植樹式は広島東南ロータリー・クラブが主宰している上毛町の広島・長崎爆心地中間点事業の一部でした。午後からの平和式典では、錦織氏は自身の被爆体験や平和な世界へのビジョンをお話しされました。, この植樹式は錦織氏の平和への取組や視野に感銘を受けたすべての方々―東南ロータリーの皆様、上毛町役場の皆様、GLHの樹木医である堀口力先生といった皆様の献身によって実現...
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Government endeavours to influence foreign publics have long pre-dated the concept of public diplomacy, coined in the 1960s. The communication and technology revolution that is shaping the 21st Century has given a powerful impetus to this particular way of conducting international relations. Governments have lost their quasi monopoly on the control of information to the benefit of public opinion and non-state actors. Who, then, does public diplomacy belong to? How is the task divided? What are the responsibilities of government officials? What is the role of non-st...
Since 2019, UNITAR has partnered with the University of Stirling in Scotland to provide world-class and innovative masters programmes, producing 5 cohorts of students who have gone on to work in various sectors, such as, the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and private enterprises. In 2024, we were pleased to expand our Masters in Human Rights and Diplomacy, offering both an MSc and LL.M. for the program, creating greater flexibility for students.In 2025, we are delighted to be further expanding our portfolio, offering a new Masters of Science in G...
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...
24 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – Newcastle University and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative framework for joint training and academic initiatives. The agreement was signed digitally by Professor Chris Whitehead, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global at Newcastle University and Mr Nikhil Seth, in his capacity as Executive Director of UNITAR at the time. The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions by pooling expertise and expanding ...
21 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the University of Arizona, is pleased to announce the launch of the Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice.In the twenty-first century, diplomacy is no longer confined to career diplomats and government officials. Increasingly, non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, academia, and civil society movements are engaged in international policymaking, contributing specialized knowledge and fostering partnership...
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On the UNITAR Online Catalogue, you can view the entire spectrum of upcoming, current and past events, including training and training-related courses, workshops and seminars; briefings; conferences and public lectures; side events; and meetings. To view the details of an event, including the background, objectives, methodology, targeted audience and application/registration modalities, simply scroll over and click on the event title.
Public – by registration. Are open to individuals from the targeted audiences and are based on a simple registration procedure. Su...