UNITAR is delighted to partner with AFS Intercultural Programs for the first time to deliver a joint training programme for both of its audiences. The United Nations Global Citizen Training Academy consists of three components: 

1. A four-week online training - AFS Global Competence Certificate Program
2. A two-week  field visit to New York
3. Attending the AFS Youth Leadership Summit at the end of the activity 

UNITAR will host most of its activities on the premises of the UN Offices in New York. They will consist of a nuanced balance between the following elements: 

• Expert lectures
• Training workshops
• Multilateral conferences
• Private guided tours
• Career development sessions  

The purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and skills in diplomacy, empowering them to work more effectively and efficiently in any international environment. It further aspires to offer access to the UN’s institutions and staff to build up networks and gain insights into future career steps. 

The United Nations Global Citizenship Training Academy in New York provides an overview of the United Nations with an inclination toward cultural awareness. It will help participants build solid  knowledge of topics in international affairs, deliver training in core diplomatic skills, and offer activities with the following New York-based agencies:  

• UN Information Service (UNIS) Expert Lecture
• UN Youth Office (UNYO) Expert Lecture

• UN Children´s Fund (UNICEF) Expert Lecture
• Other New York-based UN Agencies’ Expert Lecture

• Permanent Mission of the US to the UN
• Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN 

The UN Global Citizen programme will also provide a focus on career development in the United Nations. Training workshops on leadership for a UN career, competency-based interviewing skills and other career-related sessions will constitute a considerable part of the activity.  

The United Nations Global Citizenship Training Academy is open to everyone with a deep interest in the United Nations and the desire to be an international citizen. Participants can come from the public or private sector, NGOs, think tanks and academia. University students and participants from an entirely different background are equally welcome to apply. 

In order to ensure the highest quality standards, a maximum of 30 participants per field visit will be allowed. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of the programme, participants will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion. 

AFS Intercultural Programms : It is an international non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The vision of AFS is to ensure a more peaceful, just, equitable and sustainable future by creating more active global citizens: people whose informed, compassionate, and ethical compass drives them to lead lives and make decisions that contribute to a better world.

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): Established in 1963, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is an autonomous UN body dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations and its Member States in peace, security, and sustainable development. Annually, UNITAR conducts over 670 training and knowledge-sharing events, benefiting more than 133,420 individuals worldwide, including diplomats, government officials, and other stakeholders. Operating in six broad areas, UNITAR focuses on strengthening multilateralism, fostering social inclusion, advancing environmental sustainability, promoting peace, and reinforcing the Agenda 2025.