19 September 2025, New York, NY - The Education for Tomorrow conference at the UN united global leaders, academics, and innovators to rethink education for the tech-driven future. Hosted by UNITAR and partners, it highlighted the role of AI, interdisciplinary learning, and a new concept called Industrialogy in promoting sustainability and global cooperation. Key launches included the Global Think Tank for STEAM Education and a hands-on workshop aligning education with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

23 September 2025, Beirut, Lebanon - CIFAL Lebanon, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Lebanon, an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Is presenting a 20-hour e-learning workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence & Professional Skills” on 1 October 2025.

22 September 2025, New York, USA – On 18 September 2025, the New York Office held a customised training programme titled Enhancing Competencies in Multilateral Diplomacy at the Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait. Designed to strengthen the capacity of Kuwaiti delegates, the one-day course provided an in-depth orientation to the UN system and practical tools for effective multilateral engagement.

22 September 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – On 10 September 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) welcomed over 1,100 participants from across the Asia-Pacific and other parts of the world to the Japan-funded “Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025” programme. This programme, run in two phases between September 2025 and March 2026, fosters women’s leadership in community-based early warning systems and disaster response. Recognizing that women and girls are disproportionately affected by hazards, it integrates women, peace, and security principles and positions women as central actors in strengthening climate and disaster resilience in the Pacific and Asia.

19 September 2025, Bogotá, Colombia – In a significant move to strengthen the global fight against illicit financial flows, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) of the U.S. Department of State, the Financial Information and Analysis Unit (UIAF) of Colombia, and University of Antioquia has successfully certified over 1,200 professionals in the first cohort of the Standard Diploma for Compliance Officers.

18 September 2025, New York, USA – On 15-16 September 2025, the UNITAR office in New York, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore and the Forum of Small States (FOSS), convened the annual Briefing for Delegates on the General Assembly and the Main Committees. The two-day programme, held at UN Headquarters, brought together 275 participants, including newly arrived diplomats, for a comprehensive orientation to the structure, rules, and practices of the General Assembly, while also fostering a deeper understanding of its evolving role within the UN system.
This year’s edition carried special significance as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations—a milestone moment to reflect on eight decades of multilateralism and collective action.

18 September 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ITS Education Asia invite motivated Asia-Pacific youth to apply for the “UNITAR Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme 2025”. The programme will run for 8 weeks with the theme “Future Skills for Grassroots Leadership”.

15 September 2025, New York, USA — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research office in New York , in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations, successfully concluded the 2025 Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on Budgetary Matters, held from 8 to 10 September at United Nations Headquarters, garnering a total of 150 delegates across 3 days.

15 September 2025, Merida, Mexico - As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Mérida), Grupo ASUR, and UNICEF Mexico held the webinar “Breastfeeding in Airports: Spaces that Care, Inform, and Support”

11 September 2025, Merida, Mexico - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida), an affiliated training centre of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), is promoting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being through actions to support the safe donation and transport of organs from Mérida International Airport.