10 March 2025, San Salvador, El Salvador –In partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Innovation Institute, UNITAR kicks off its Airports and Economic Development Training Programme multi-regional workshop series in San Salvador, El Salvador on 4-5 March 2025.

10 March 2024, Jeju, South Korea – the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders In Jeju (CIFAL Jeju) is pleased to announce its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2024 Progress report. The publication is centred on the 2024 theme “Inventive Minds, Sustainable Solutions: Driving SDG Achievements in the Asia-Pacific" as the activities and theme underscore CIFAL Jeju’s consistent commitment to transform communities with innovative approaches to build a more inclusive and resilient future for all.

8 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On this International Women’s Day, I am pleased to announce that I joined the International Gender Champions. Today, we must all answer the call to action to achieve a future where the rights, equality, and empowerment of all women and girls are fully realized. The theme, For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment., serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality is not just a goal—it is a necessity.

7 March Nadi, Fiji – On 7 March 2025, the UNITAR “Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme 2024” concluded with the end of a five-day intensive workshop in Fiji. The workshop brought together 17 professionals from 11 Pacific Island and Asian countries, committed to advancing women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and strengthening disaster resilience in their communities. They were selected from over 130 participants who completed the first phase of the programme.

05 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has joined the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) AI Skills Coalition, reinforcing its commitment to equipping professionals in multilateral diplomacy with the necessary AI knowledge and skills to navigate today’s digital landscape.

The Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa, aimed to equip participants with critical digital, entrepreneurial, and professional skills to enhance employability and economic resilience. Supported by the Government of Japan and technical partners IBM and Microsoft East Africa, the initiative attracted over 7,000 participants from 24 African countries, with 70% being women and 92% under 35 years old. The three-phase programme combined foundational training, hackathons, and leadership development, enabling many participants to apply their knowledge in professional settings and entrepreneurial ventures. A follow-up survey revealed that 83% of participants utilized their newly acquired skills, with significant impacts on business growth, workplace efficiency, and project development. While the programme was well received, participants suggested improvements in engagement, certification processes, and access to networking opportunities.

28 February 2025, Lviv, Ukraine – In a significant step toward safeguarding Ukraine’s cultural and natural heritage, UNOSAT and UNESCO hosted an advanced training session in Lviv from 25-28 February 2025. With a focus on satellite imagery-based damage assessment and environmental monitoring, Ukrainian heritage professionals and archaeologists honed their skills in geospatial technologies. Through hands-on exercises and open-source platforms, participants learned to document and monitor invaluable heritage sites—empowering them to make a real impact in their daily work. This training is part of an ongoing effort to bolster Ukraine’s capacity to preserve its rich cultural legacy and natural heritage in the face of ongoing challenges.

25 February 2025, Marrakech, Morocco – In the framework of the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, UNITAR in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and FIA Foundation hosted the face-to-face training workshop for FIA Club Members and government officials from Latin America and the Caribbean.

25 February 2025, Geneva - Destina Mensah wants to bring good nutrition to more people while preserving Ghana’s rich culinary heritage. Inspired by Tom Brown, a traditional breakfast meal cherished in Ghana, Destina launched a business that provides healthy food options and bridges the gap between modern living and cultural identity. A 2023 UNITAR digital skills and entrepreneurship programme helped her define her vision and bring her idea to life.

22 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce that Michelle Gyles-McDonnough has officially assumed office as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Nikhil Seth of India, whose mandate concluded on 31 January 2025.