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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:16 GMT

UNITAR Champions Youth and Global Collaboration at League of Tropical Universities 2025 Summit in Hainan, China

7 May 2025, Hainan, China – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) underscored the critical role of youth empowerment and global partnerships in advancing sustainable development at Hainan University for the League of Tropical …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

UNITAR office in New York and Columbia Law School Spring 2025 Mediation Skills Training Series at United Nations Headquarters

The final session, Specialty Skills in Mediation—Generating Movement and Breaking Impasse, held on 28 April, introduced strategies to overcome deadlocks and sustain momentum in negotiations. Through case studies and collaborative exercises, delegates …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

UNITAR office in New York - Election Officers Workshop on the Elections of UN Organs

Ms. Vita Onwuasoanya, Senior Legal Officer in the Office of the Legal Counsel (OLA), then presented on the rules of procedure that govern elections, addressing key topics such as quorum, conduct of elections, and the various majority requirements needed …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

UNITAR Office in New York Hosts Global Forum on Industrial Cooperation and Innovation to Foster Sustainable Economic Development

5 May 2025, New York, United States — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office, in collaboration with the International Academy for Arts and Cultural Studies (IAA), convened the Global Industry Joint Development Forum …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

Hacia una gestión más segura de los productos químicos

Carlos es técnico en monitoreo de químicos en la Gerencia de Monitoreo de Químicos del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de El Salvador. Su unidad se centra en el desempeño de las funciones administrativas requeridas en virtud de la …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Call for Applications: UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures: Changemaking Through AI/Digital Storytelling

2 May 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – The UNITAR Hiroshima Office invites motivated youth in Hiroshima and other places in Asia to apply for the “UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures” programme, which will teach young changemakers about the digital mediums where they …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Towards Safer Chemicals Management

Carlos is a chemical monitoring officer in the Chemicals Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of El Salvador. His unit focuses on the performance of administrative functions required under the implementation of international …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 19:18 GMT

Reimagining and reshaping higher education for a more sustainable future through the new LEAP-FAST Certificate Programme

25 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR and UNESCO, in collaboration with a group of universities, have launched a new initiative “Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme – For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations” (LEAP-FAST) aimed …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 19:18 GMT

GIST empowers National Statistical Offices to adopt country-owned, innovative and sustainable approaches to capacity-building

Many NSOs use traditional approaches to training by either nominating their staff to participate in international or regional customized formal training programmes or delivering their own. The needs, however, remain significant and undergo a fast-pacing …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Call for Applications: 2025 UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassador Programme – Leaders of a New Generation

28 April 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) opened a call for applications for the “2025 UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassador Programme – Leaders of a New Generation” programme. The programme is for …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

CIFAL Miami Announces 2025 Edition of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar

28 April 2025, Miami, USA – CIFAL Miami is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar. The event will take place on 22 and 23 May 2025 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This event highlights CIFAL Miami's commitment, …

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Published on April 27, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Refining Public Speaking Skills

Rawad, a Senior Protection Assistant at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, completed UNITAR’s Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice in 2024. Since its inception in 1965, UNITAR’s Core Diplomatic Training has remained at the forefront of …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 09:17 GMT

Call for Applications: Global Youth Scholars Development Programme - Evaluating the SDGs from the Ground Up

21 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to launch the Global Youth Scholars Development Programme , inviting youth aged 18 to 24 worldwide to explore their role as SDG evaluators. …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

Youth Championing the SDGs through Co-Operative Education

A recent UVic University of Victoria Co-op student, Ms. Erica Dolman, recounted her experience at UNITAR, emphasizing the importance to express ideas and express yourself to your colleagues and teams because this is what makes change. Former UVic Co-op …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

Integrating Artificial Intelligence skills into Learning Design

Cindy is an instructional designer and international trainer. Before joining the “Learning Design and Facilitation Masterclass Series”, offered by UNITAR’s Learning Solutions team, she had over six years of engagement with UNITAR as a trainer in topics …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

Broadened perspectives on women’s leadership and mediation

Lauren is currently pursuing a law degree at the University of Newcastle. She learned about the UNITAR “She Leads for Peace Summer School” through her former supervisor at work. Initially drawn to the programme to acquire new skills for her future career, …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

Call for Applications: Global Youth Leadership Programme for Sustainable Prosperity- Evaluating the SDGs from the Ground Up

21 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to launch the Global Youth Leadership Programme, inviting youth aged 18 to 24 worldwide to explore their role as SDG evaluators. Participants …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

CIFAL Malaga Releases 2024 Annual Report: Expanding Global Outreach and Advancing Training Initiatives

22 April 2025, Malaga, Spain – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Malaga, Spain (CIFAL Malaga), announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report (Memoria Anual CIFAL Málaga). The report from the UNITAR-affiliated training …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 08:59 GMT

UNITAR signs MoU with the International Canoe Federation

ICF Vice President Lluis Rabaneda and Secretary General Richard Pettit met with Rabih El-Haddad, Director of UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, Senior Programme Specialist Philippe Aubert and Project Coordinators Marçal Jané Garcia and Elodie …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

CIFAL Victoria Launches New Bachelor of Science in Climate Science

16 March 2025, Victoria, Canada - CIFAL Victoria, a member of the CIFAL Global Network, is excited to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Climate Science. This programme, grounded in the principles of the United Nations …

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