UNITAR will continue its annual 5-day field visits to Geneva, offered in February, May, July, and August 2026. As the heart of international cooperation and humanitarian diplomacy, Geneva provides an ideal environment to understand how global governance functions in practice. The programme will include:

• Workshops at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), inside the historical Palace of Nations
• Visits to Geneva-based UN agencies, including UNHCR, ILO, and WHO
• Training in core diplomatic and communication skills for multilateral engagement

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN Geneva Immersion Programme 

UNITAR will host two 5-day field visits to New York in February and August 2026. As the headquarters of the United Nations and a center of global political negotiation, New York offers direct exposure to high-level multilateral decision making. The programme will include:

• Briefings and workshops at United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ)
• Visits to New York-based UN entities, including UNDP and UN Youth Office
• Training in negotiation and advocacy skills for multilateral diplomacy

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN New York Immersion Programme

UNITAR will deliver a 5-day field visit to The Hague in July 2026. Known globally as the City of Peace and Justice, The Hague provides access to institutions that shape international law and accountability. The programme will include:

• Lectures and sessions at the Peace Palace
• Visits to organizations such as the ICJ, ICC, IRCMT, and OPCW
• Training in legal reasoning and analytical skills relevant to international law and diplomacy
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN The Hague Immersion Programme 

A 5-day field visit to Vienna will take place in October 2026. As a global hub for security, nuclear governance, and technical cooperation, Vienna offers insight into specialized diplomacy across complex multilateral fields. The programme will include:

• Workshops at the Vienna International Centre (VIC)
• Visits to Vienna-based UN agencies, including UNODC, IAEA, and UNIDO
• Training in analytical and communication skills for technical and security-related diplomacy
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN Vienna Immersion Programme 

UNITAR will conduct a 5-day field visit to Nairobi in June 2026. As the UN’s environmental and urban development headquarters in Africa, Nairobi provides an essential perspective on global sustainability and development diplomacy. The programme will include:

• Sessions at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
• Visits to UNEP, UNDP, UN-Habitat, and other Nairobi-based UN bodies
• Training in stakeholder engagement and communication skills for environmental and development diplomacy
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN Nairobi Immersion Programme

UNITAR will offer a 5-day field visit to Dubai in January 2026. As a regional center for humanitarian coordination, innovation, and logistics, Dubai connects participants to emerging multilateral partnerships across the Middle East and beyond. The programme will include:

• Workshops hosted at the International Humanitarian City
• Visits to regional UN offices and partner organizations, including OCHA, UNCHR, WFP, IRENA, and the DFF
• Training in leadership and coordination skills for humanitarian and multilateral action
   

For more information and to apply, please visit:  UN Dubai Immersion Programme

UNITAR / Alliance Française de La Haye

UNITAR, in partnership with the Alliance Française de La Haye, will deliver a 5-day United Nations French Diplomatic Immersion Programme in August 2026. Combining institutional immersion in The Hague with intensive professional French language training, the programme is designed for participants seeking to strengthen both their understanding of multilateral diplomacy and their diplomatic French skills. The programme will include:

• Visits to key international institutions, including the ICJ, ICC, OPCW, and the Peace Palace
• Practical workshops and simulations on negotiation, mediation, and multilateral diplomacy
• Twenty hours of diplomatic and legal French language training delivered by the Alliance Française de La Haye

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN French Diplomatic Immersion Programme

UNITAR’s Global Youth Summit for Change is a four-day immersive gathering in Geneva that brings together young leaders committed to tackling global challenges. The program blends thematic exploration, practical skill-building, and direct engagement with experts to help participants turn ideas into concrete, impactful initiatives.

• Work on climate action, peacebuilding, human rights, digital innovation, and governance
• Take part in hands-on workshops focused on leadership, advocacy, and project design
• Co-create actionable youth-led solutions with opportunities for continued support

For more information and to apply, please visit: Global Youth Summit for Change

Hosted in Nairobi, the home of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global Youth Summit for Climate Change brings together young changemakers from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and co-create solutions for a more sustainable future. Through workshops, expert discussions, field visits, and collaborative learning, participants will develop the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to advance climate action and environmental leadership.

For more information and to apply, please visit: Global Youth Summit for Climate Change. 

There are an estimated 1.2 billion young people aged 15 to 24, representing about 16 percent of the global population, according to the UN Youth Office. In 2026, UNITAR will offer the United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme in January, April, June, and August. This 4-week e-learning course introduces participants to the work of the United Nations and develops key skills for international cooperation. The programme includes modules on:

• The United Nations System
• Multilateral Conferences and Diplomacy
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN Young Leaders Training Programme.

UNITAR will offer the next edition of the UN Human Rights Council Online Training Programme in September 2026. Delivered entirely online, the course runs in parallel with the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva and provides participants with real-time insight into its work. The programme includes:

• e-Learning modules (Human Rights, Climate Change, SDGs)
• e-workshops (Negotiation Skills, Leadership Skills for a UN Career)
• live-streamed sessions of the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: UN Human Rights Council Training Programme

In partnership with Sigmund Freud University Vienna

This new graduate programme will combine SFU`s academic strength with UNITAR´s practical focus and will be implemented on-campus in Vienna, or online, for one year. The programme aims at deepening students’ knowledge and skills in international law and provides direct insights into the activities of the United Nations and other international organizations. Apart from the legal qualifications, the joint Master's offers a direct connection to the UN and its agencies.

Online or In-Person  |  1 year Full-time  |  Start date: October (annually)

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