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December 2022, New York, USA - For this year’s final external newsletter addition, the topic Key Takeaways from the COP27 - How UNITAR is contributing to preparing new leaders for the future, allowed us to reflect on how our work in New York throughout this year has left a footprint on the battle with climate change. COP 27, the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this year. As a representative of the training arm of the UN Community in New York, UNITAR worked hard this year to insure that our work paralleled the subjects addressed at COP27...
31 July 2024, New York, New York - 0n July 8 - 17, 2024 The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) launched the 2024 iteration of the two organization’s long-term partnership programme, the SDGs Learning, Training and Practice (SDGs In Practice). SDGs in Practice is a series of substantive capacity-building trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions, held as a special event during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), with a theme around the five Sustainabl...
New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionised the context in which diplomats operate, and the way in which they seek to promote their agendas. The digital age has posed challenges, whilst creating opportunity, for national and regional agendas on the international arena. The many crises, with increasing complexity, that the international community faces only further deepens these challenges. To this respect UNITAR is proud to host the UOC - UNITAR Open Webinar on Digitalization of Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis. Our expert lectur...
The Division for Multilateral Diplomacy of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce its upcoming Online Certificate on Essential Professional Skills taking place this fall from 15 September to 29 October. The online certificate will consist of a series of e-workshops targeted to working professionals and individuals seeking to improve their professional skills. The online certificate aims to reinforce individuals’ transferable professional skills, especially in a time where flexibility and adaptability are key.
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22-23 August 2022, New York, USA (Virtual) – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office successfully held the “Music as Healing: Arts Workshop” and “Arts Education: Forward Thinking” virtual webinar in partnership with the Global Foundation for the Performing Arts (GFPA) and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. This two-day, two-session webinar series left participants from across the world with an increased understanding of not just music and art, but also how creativity could help them reach out to everyone. This event strengthen...
Gaining knowledge and strengthening capacities in global politics and policies is essential to sustain diplomatic relations in a globalized and interdependent world. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) contributes to the objectives above through its Multilateral Diplomacy programmes and events. As part of these efforts, the UNITAR Office in New York, (NYO) regularly implements the Global Diplomacy Initiative (GDI), which offers professionals and students in higher education the opportunity to strenghten knowledge and learn through first-hand expe...
The primary purpose of UNITAR Division for People Expert Community on Breastfeeding is to serve as a cadre of professionals to provide specialised knowledge and technical guidance to the UNITAR’s Breastfeeding Education Initiative; . Our breastfeeding expert community is dedicated to providing unwavering support, education, and advocacy for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Through collaborative efforts, continuous education, and evidence-based practices, we strive to ensure quality lactation support, promote professional excellence,...