UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management at Airports

By bringing together operational expertise from the world's busiest airport with cutting-edge research capabilities, we're creating actionable solutions for airports worldwide to enhance their emergency preparedness. – Mr. David Bridges, Vice- …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 17:10 GMT

The Expert in Human Rights Programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Celebrates Its Completion

Launched in November 2024, the programme brought together participants from government entities, civil society, the public sector, and academia. Over the course of seven months, participants engaged in a comprehensive training experience combining self- …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Co-creating LEAP-FAST Certificate Programme to transform higher education

The Certificate Programme is part of a broader LEAP-FAST initiative by UNITAR and UNESCO, developed in 2023-2024. The initiative aims to create a global movement of committed sustainability leaders in higher education to advance deep transformations and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Doha Best Negotiator of the Year 2024 Award Ceremony

30 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, proud to have bestowed the ‘Doha Best Negotiator of the Year 2024’ award to Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD, at the Doha World Negotiation Day Award …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 12:04 GMT

UNITAR Resumes AML/CFT E-Learning Diploma Programme in Colombia, Reaffirming Commitment to Combating Financial Crime

30 May 2025, Bogota, Colombia – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce the successful resumption of its e-learning diploma programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Promoting Child Rights and Breastfeeding Support across Airports in Mexico

28 May 2025, Merida, Mexico —The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) Mérida, with the Airport Group of the Southeast (ASUR), continues to strengthen collaboration with UNICEF Mexico to promote and safeguard children’s rights …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Call for Applications: 9th Edition of the Sesi SDG Award in Partnership with CIFAL Curitiba

29 May 2025, Curitiba, Brazil - Applications are now open for the ninth edition of the Sesi SDG Award. This initiative recognises outstanding contributions by industries, companies, and civil society organizations towards achieving the United Nations …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 22:48 GMT

Art, Technology, and Equity: Reflecting on the Impact of the 'Pura Vida' NFT Collection

The initiative has also gained international attention. In 2023, it was named a finalist for the SDG Digital GameChangers Award, led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under the category “Peace.” It was later presented at the SDG Digital …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

UNITAR Launches Prosperity Alliance Singapore to Advance Regional Innovation and Sustainable Development

27 May 2025, Singapore – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Singapore-based non-profit entity Prosperity Center Ltd., launched Prosperity Alliance Singapore. This new regional hub is dedicated to …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

CIFAL Merida Hosts Graduation Ceremony in Madrid for MATSM Programme

In his address, the Director of CIFAL Merida, Mr Héctor Navarrete, commended the graduates for their dedication and preparation. He emphasised that they represent a new generation of leaders who, from within the airport industry, are advancing the …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Call for Applications: UNITAR 2025 Entrepreneurship and Food Security Training for Young Innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon

26 May 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - Aspiring entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon are invited to apply to the UNITAR RISE LAB Igniting Youth Potential in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Streams of Change: Water for Food and Biodiversity UNITAR Global Water Academy Side Event

26 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – In observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UNITAR Global Water Academy, in collaboration with CIFAL Surrey and RECLAIM, hosted a virtual side event, ‘Streams of Change: Exploring the Intersection …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

UNITAR Launched “MotoAI” during the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week

16 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – During the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week and its theme “Streets for Life: Making Walking and Cycling Safe”, UNITAR hosted a global webinar titled “AI for Safer Roads” bringing together over 100 participants, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Global Road Safety Training Initiative - Tanzania: Road Data Management System App - Okoa Maisha

The "Road Data Management System App" focused on creating and implementing a mobile app to collect, synchronize, and analyse road incident data, providing traffic police with advanced tools and training to enhance road safety. Key Activities App …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Costa Rica in the Forum “The Best Start for Life”

During the World Breastfeeding Week, and in line with the government’s motto, “ Closing the gap: supporting breastfeeding in all situations “, the Costa Rican government had the opportunity to officially present the guidelines for measures for managing …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

UNITAR joins the Global Learning Conference as a co-founder - shape the future of learning

Learning occurs in diverse ways across different life stages, settings, cultures, and continents, shaped by local and national constraints. This conference provides a unique platform to explore, discuss, and shape new approaches by leveraging the latest …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 00:47 GMT

High-Level Dialogue on Justice and Capacity-Building in International Law

13 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — On 7 May 2025, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva and the International Law Association (GCC …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

UNITAR Visits Prosperity Alliance Chengdu to Advance Sustainable Economic Development

A highlight of the tour was Ms. Kumamoto’s visit to Chengdu’s thriving Electronic Sports and animation sectors, where she met with industry representatives to explore opportunities to promote sustainability and inclusion through these sectors. Discussions …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

UNITAR Launches Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen, Spotlights Youth Innovation and Global Sustainability

8 May 2025, Shenzhen, China – On 11 April 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a letter of agreement with China (Shenzhen) International Personnel Training Center to inaugurate the UNITAR Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Building capacities of UNCT in Cameroon on systems thinking and strategic foresight

9 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland. On 17-21 March 2025, a workshop was organized by the UN Country Team in Cameroon with support from UNITAR to build the capacities of UNCT members on systems thinking and strategic foresight. The training aimed to enable …

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