UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 27, 2025 - 20:04 GMT

Learning from Hiroshima about Nuclear Disarmament: Thai Diplomat Manchulika Wongchai

Thailand is committed to nuclear disarmament and was one of the first three countries to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on the first day of its opening for signature. Thailand is also a State Party to the Treaty on …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 20:04 GMT

Paving the Way for Mangrove Conservation in Indonesia: Bryan Sinatra

The UNITAR programme, supported by the Government and People of Japan, aimed to provide agents of change from Asian and Pacific Island countries with the skills, knowledge and capacity to enhance climate, environmental, economic, food and maritime security …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

Bridging Food, Technology and Culture in Lebanon: Nathalie Fakher Eddine

While working towards her master’s degree, Nathalie learned about UNITAR’s training programme “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon”. The programme, financially supported by the …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 09:10 GMT

Introducing Policy Brief Series on Sea and Human Security in the Indo-Pacific

26 March 2025 Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) introduces a series of policy briefson Sea and Human Security in the Indo-Pacific. The briefs were produced through the 2024 UNITAR Leaders for a Free and Open …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 01:56 GMT

UNITAR Global Water Academy 2025 World Water Day Side Event

The discussion began with UN-Water Vice Chair, Mr Gordon, who presented the sobering statistic that 2 billion people live in households without reliable water access. He highlighted that women are the primary water collectors in two-thirds of these …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 00:26 GMT

Empowering Girls and Women: UNITAR and Monaco Celebrate 30 Years of Advancing Gender Equality

Mrs. Macarena Cotelo, Director of Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programmes at the Foundation for Social Promotion (FPS), shared compelling case studies from Guatemala, Ethiopia, India, and Jordan. Her presentation demonstrated how the FPS’s locally …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

UNITAR present at the Riga TechGirls Workshop: Design Thinking & Innovation for Societal Change

Amy Tianyi Zhao, Project Lead & Office Manager at UNITAR’s New York Office, delivered a keynote address highlighting UNITAR’s role in bridging the UN’s resources with member states. She thanked Latvia for its active participation in UNITAR’s training …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

UNITAR – DOALOS: Briefing for Delegates on Oceans and the Law of the Sea

24 March 2025, New York, USA – On March 24, 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, in collaboration with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the UN Office of Legal Affairs, hosted a briefing for …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

Accelerating Impact: 2025 Mentoring Programme of the CIFAL Global Network

25 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR’s Division for People kicked off the 2025 edition of the Mentoring Programme of the CIFAL Global Network (CGN) aimed at enhancing the CGN ecosystem by strengthening peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges and fostering …

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Published on March 21, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

20th International Hurricane Seminar: Twenty years of Innovation, Resilience, and Knowledge Exchange

As part of the seminar, the commemorative book of Twenty Years of the International Hurricane Seminar was officially presented—a compendium of research findings, scientific advancements, and analytical studies on hurricanes' impacts and mitigation …

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Published on March 21, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa

From basic computer literacy to advanced data analytics, digital skills are essential in today’s world and work environment. As more sectors shift to digital platforms and technologies continue to evolve, possessing these skills enables individuals to …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 01:33 GMT

Cropland Damage Assessment from Space in the Gaza Strip

ENHANCED DECISION-MAKING AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Satellite Imagery is an important tool to know what's happening on the ground in the Gaza Strip, explained by FAO technical expert. Agricultural damage assessment became an important foundation for FAO …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 01:39 GMT

Amplifying Impact and Progress: Release of UP-CIFAL Philippines 2024 Annual Report

SDG 4: Quality Education UP-CIFAL Philippines Centre have delivered innovative education initiatives to include a wide variety of voices in SDG decision-making processes. Two notable initiatives include their “Summer Academy on Migration and Local …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

UNDP and UNITAR launch Initiative to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Management of PCBs and uPOPs in The Gambia

13 March 2025, Banjul, The Gambia - In an ambitious effort to address chemicals and waste management challenges in The Gambia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), the United Nations Institute …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

UNITAR Co-Sponsors Special Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025

13 March 2025, Geneva Switzerland - UNITAR co-sponsored a special commemoration of International Women’s Day on Friday 7th of March, an event organized by the United Nations Office at Geneva, the EU Delegation, and UN Women at the Palais des Nations in …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 01:29 GMT

17 Emerging Leaders from Asia-Pacific Advance Disaster Risk Reduction Skills: UNITAR Training Concludes with Workshop in Fiji

Following three months of capacity-building via online learning and virtual classrooms, the in-person workshop allowed the participants to engage in expert-led lectures and study tours for contextualized, experiential and practical learning. At the opening …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:09 GMT

UNITAR and The Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations Successfully Hold AI Training for Diplomats: A Women Empowerment ...

The training commenced with a session on the positive applications of AI. We were joined by Doron Avni, VP, of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Emerging Markets at Google, who discussed Google's commitment to bold, responsible AI and how it can …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:09 GMT

Successful Fellowship Programme Empowers Women in Cyber Diplomacy at the UN - February 2025

07 March 2025, New York, United States – In February 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:09 GMT

Inventive Minds, Shaping Futures: CIFAL Jeju 2024 SDG Progress Report

Theme: Social Inclusion CIFAL Jeju co-designed career pathways for individuals with disabilities, creating new possibilities to thrive in their communities. The interactive virtual workshop hosted 215 participants from 31 countries, building capacity for …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:09 GMT

CIFAL Newcastle, a place where UN Meets Community

11 March 2025, Newcastle, Australia - The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress Report 2024 of the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Newcastle (CIFAL Newcastle) is a collective effort by the University of Newcastle …

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