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’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

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

UNITAR will open the next cohort of the Joint Master’s Programme in Public International Law with Sigmund Freud University Vienna (SFU). The programme combines SFU’s academic expertise with UNITAR’s practical training to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in international law. Students will also:

• experience the UN work environment in Vienna first-hand
• build personal relations with UN experts and staff members
• benefit from tailormade UN career development sessions  
• gain support and access to entry points into the UN system
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: Master in Public International Law

This one-year MA combines Newcastle University’s academic training in interpreting with UNITAR’s practical immersion in diplomacy, preparing students to operate confidently in multilingual international environments. The program strengthens advanced interpreting skills while exposing participants to real UN settings and the dynamics of global negotiation.

• Train in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting and diplomatic communication
• Explore multilateral diplomacy, conference management, and emerging technologies
• Complete a 10-day practicum at the United Nations Office at Geneva
• Build networks with UN experts and receive targeted career-development guidance
   

For more information and to apply, please visit: Master of Arts in Interpreting and Conference Diplomacy