UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases

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 …

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 …

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 …

CIFAL Victoria Publishes 2024 Annual Report

With each passing year, the reach of CIFAL Victoria’s flexible training programmes and specialized education grows. They are making a difference by sharing knowledge about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Declaration on the Rights of …

Empowering Women and Youth in Afghanistan: Successful Conclusion of the UNITAR Entrepreneurship Training Programme

Since the first phase started in August 2024, the programme has engaged 2,158 individuals from all 34 provinces in Afghanistan, providing tailored training courses aligned with their current business environment.  Eighty young entrepreneurs selected from …

From Learner to Leader in Sea and Human Security: Loretta Dilu, Papua New Guinea

Loretta is an academic and researcher in Papua New Guinea. Specializing in strategic management, she has always sought to apply insights from her studies to make meaningful contributions to society. When she learned about the UNITAR training programme, …

UNITAR and Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Intelligence Unit Partner to Strengthen AML/CFT/CPF Measures

11 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 02 April …

UNITAR and the Sovereign Order of Malta Host Human Rights Council Side Event and Launch New Training Programme

Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms Reem Alsalem, expressed the complexities in the legacy of the Palermo Protocol; The protocol’s legacy is clearly a mixed one. It has provided tools and momentum, but the scale of trafficking …

UNITAR and DoCC Strengthen Collaboration through Targeted Capacity Building on Project Proposal Development

The “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development” training session provided participants with a practical and structured approach to developing impactful project proposals. The session was interactive in nature, covering …

Providing high-quality, accessible breastfeeding education and training

On day two, the Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop hosted 42 healthcare professionals in an engaging session to practice breastfeeding techniques, facilitating peer-to-peer discussions, and methods for maternal-infant bonding.   Prof. Allison Cummins, …

Breaking Barriers: How UNITAR and the World Health Organization Make Healthcare Training More Accessible Worldwide

UNITAR joins the UN Behavioural Science Week Featuring Social Norms and Road Safety

28 March 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – As a member of the United Nations Behavioural Science Group, UNITAR is joining 46 UN entities in presenting their innovative behavioural science initiatives to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on advancing …

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 …

Integrating Tech and Community for Effective Early Warnings: Savelinga Faʻoliu, Tonga

The early warning system programme’s first phase was held online, and the top-performing participants were invited to a final 12-day study tour in Japan – Savelinga among them. Visiting Japan was a transformative experience for Savelinga. Japan, renowned …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …