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Published on December 30, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

Digital Technology to Carry History into the Future: Third-Generation Atomic Bomb Survivor Takahiro Masuda

As the final assignment of the programme, participants developed and presented digital storytelling projects. For his project, Takahiro created an application called Hiroshima XR. The app uses extended reality (XR) technology to overlay images of Hiroshima …

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Published on December 29, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

Call for Applications: Pathway to Prosperity: Upskilling Selangor’s Professionals for a Digital Future

28 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the “Pathway to Prosperity: Upskilling Selangor’s Professionals for a Digital Future” course. This …

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Published on December 26, 2025 - 11:17 GMT

Carrying On Memories for Peace: Reina Yoshida, UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassador

Reina was among 25 students who joined the 2025 Hiroshima Youth Ambassador Programme. From June to August, the Youth Ambassadors learned about nuclear disarmament and peacebuilding, human rights and international law, the legacy of atomic bomb survivors, …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

The CIFAL Global Network Celebrated its XXII Annual Steering Committee Meeting in London

The second day continued with an ambitious agenda. A key activity was the CIFAL 2030 Foresight Lab, a cross-regional strategic exercise to explore future directions for the network and to provide a space for exchange and discussion among representatives of …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

UNITAR and GEDU Global Education Sign Agreement to Establish CIFAL London

22 December 2025, London, United Kingdom - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through its Division for People and Social Development, has signed an agreement with GEDU Global Education to formally establish the International …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

From Human Rights Knowledge to Action

As one of the programme's graduates, my knowledge has increased […] I also expect from myself and my colleagues that our passion and spirit have increased. Enthusiasm, transferring knowledge, and adopting aspects of supporting Human Rights […] it is …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

UNITAR and DEC40 to Launch International Digital Economy Governance and Capacity Building Programme in Beijing in January 2026

Nominations are welcome from: Government officials: Mayors, deputy mayors, directors-general, and senior experts working in the digital economy, ICT, industry, trade, science and technology, or related fields. Corporate leaders: CEOs, CTOs, COOs, and heads …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 02:46 GMT

UNITAR, CCOIC and CCPIT Launch ESG-Focused Business Accelerator to Elevate Global Business Responsibility

The accelerator delegation joined the Osaka Expo, where they took part in the ESG Best Practice Global Dialogue on 12 September, an event connecting the UN Pavilion and China Pavilion. The session was opened by the Director of the UN Pavilion, Ms. Naomi …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 13:46 GMT

UN SDG:Learn 7th Annual Steering Group Meeting: Rethinking the Future

Partners reviewed key performance indicators and received updates from the AI and Communications Working Groups, as well as from the Task Forces on Inclusion and SDG4Business. The heart of the meeting came alive in the breakout rooms and plenary, where …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 13:46 GMT

Better Together: 2025 UNGA Annual Gala Concert by UNITAR, IAA, and Sponsoring Member States

9 December 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR’s office in New York, in partnership with the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies and Carnegie Hall, organized the 2025 UNGA Annual Gala Concert, an annual tradition held in celebration of the work of …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 13:46 GMT

UNITAR and University of Kansas and Utah's Law Schools host Strengthening Pathways for Indigenous People’s Representations at the ...

9 December 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR’s office in New York, in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Law and the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, hosted a half-day programme on December 4th at UN Headquarters titled …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

CIFAL York Concludes the 2025 Edition of the Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare Speaker Series

Recognising this need, CIFAL York designed the Speaker Series to bridge this knowledge gap by facilitating discussions led by experts in healthcare emergency management, disaster preparedness, risk governance, and resilience-building. Now in its third year …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

Building Pacific Resilience through Early Warning Systems: Mohseen Riaz-Ud-Dean

Mohseen learned about the UNITAR 2024 Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Climate Crises Through Early Warning Systems Training Programme through a colleague’s social media post. Drawn to the programme’s combination of theory, practical application, and …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

Ms. Malebona Precious Matsoso Awarded Doha Best Negotiator of the Year 2025

The award was presented by Mr. Rabih El-Haddad, and H.E. Maha Al-Awadi, marking the formal recognition of Ms. Matsoso’s achievement. This year’s Doha World Negotiation Day explored the role of preventive diplomacy in a rapidly shifting geopolitical …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

The CIFAL Global Network will hold the XXII Annual Steering Committee Meeting in London

The meeting will open on 9 December at the Corinthia Hotel with welcome remarks delivered by Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, Dr Vishwajeet Rana, CEO of Global Education and Chairman of CIFAL …

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Published on December 5, 2025 - 17:59 GMT

Prosperity Alliance Singapore Global Leadership Forum Drives Collaboration and Innovation

A panel on technology, investment, and trends, moderated by Prosperity Alliance Singapore President Maggie Liu, brought together three industries: Joseph Chen, Founder of Renren, mapped the trajectory of AI from symbolic reasoning to generative models, …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

UNITAR-IBU Partnership to Equip Future Business Leaders with SDG Expertise

4 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On 4 December 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and International Business University (IBU), based in Toronto, Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Newest UNITAR-FAO “Agriculture in Trade Agreements” Course in Arabic Concluded

3 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) wrapped up their newest course, “Agriculture in Trade Agreements” on 30 October 2025. Delivered in Arabic …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 22:33 GMT

UNITAR Co-hosts COP30 Side Event at China Pavilion

Participating virtually, Mr. Zhang Zhi, Member of Shenzhen Longhua District Standing Committee, together with Mr. Dong Haitao, Director of Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen (Greater Bay Area) —a UNITAR-affiliated initiative—shared insights from Shenzhen’s …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 22:33 GMT

“Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Asia-Pacific” Kicks-off its Academic Programme

02 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life" (SM4A&4L) is a collaborative effort of UNITAR, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the FIA Foundation to enhance the leadership and management …

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