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UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases

557 Press Releases

Published on February 10, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

50 Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in Awaji Island to Embark on the UNITAR Sea and Human Security Training Workshop

The training officially began with an opening ceremony on 10 February in Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan. Chisa Mikami, Head of the UNITAR Hiroshima Office, congratulated the participants for being selected from the approximately 160 learners who completed the …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on February 9, 2025 - 13:18 GMT

UNITAR Works with Civil Society Network to Drive Dialogue and Action for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Future

The event’s first session, “Recent UN Trends in Nuclear Disarmament,” aimed to foster understanding of the public – including students, youth and civil activists – about UN actions for nuclear disarmament and to raise awareness of global trends in the …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

UNITAR Sustainable Business Development Training for Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon Entrepreneurs Kicks Off in Japan

4-5 February: Tokyo Courtesy visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Japan, visit to Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) and visit to Shibuya QWS 6 February: Hiroshima Courtesy visit to the Governor of …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on February 5, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

Over 250 Women and Youth Complete Phase One of Livelihood Development Programme in Sudan

The programme showed some important outcomes. Women and youth empowerment: A strong emphasis on participation by women not only advanced their economic empowerment but showcased their role as catalysts for community-wide development. Business models and …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on February 3, 2025 - 14:55 GMT

Diplomats from 14 Countries Strengthen Their Understanding of Nuclear Disarmament and Diplomatic Skills: UNITAR Training Starts in ...

3 February: Hiroshima Lectures by experts, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Virtual Reality (VR) tour, flower offering ceremony for the atomic bomb victims, Peace Memorial Museum visit, welcome reception 4 February: Hiroshima Lectures by …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 29, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

UNITAR to Host a Public Event to Advance Dialogue on Ocean Action in the Indo-Pacific

15:30 – 15:35 Opening Remarks / Introduction of UNITAR / Introduction of Guests - Chisa Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office 15:35 – 15:40 Guest Speeches - Representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15:40 – 16:00 Part I: Keynote …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

UNVEILING RWANDA'S STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TACKLING NCDS WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND MULTISECTORAL COLLABORATION

Rwanda's Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, in collaboration with UNITAR, The Defeat-NCD Partnership and other stakeholders, have launched the National Strategy and Costed Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

LAUNCHING ONLINE TRAINING FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIAN MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

On 06 January 2022, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr Anurag Thakur, inaugurated the pilot phase of the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Youth Volunteers Online Training Programme. Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports ( …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

WORKSHOP ON POLICY BRIEFS FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION STUDIES IN RWANDA WITH MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

UNITAR's Division on NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building, in collaboration with The Defeat-NCD Partnership, partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University to deliver a workshop on preparing policy briefs based on alcohol consumption studies …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

HIGH-LEVEL PANEL DISCUSSION ON TACKLING COVID-19 AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

On 16 October 2022, UNITAR partnered with The Defeat-NCD Partnership to host a high-level panel discussion on Tackling NCD during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The event brought together global leaders to address the interconnected challenges of COVID-19 and non- …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

SUPPORTING MYANMAR IN DEVELOPING COST-EFFICIENT PLAN TO TACKLE NCD

In collaboration with UNITAR and The Defeat-NCD Partnership, Dr. Kaung and his team in Myanmar’s NCD unit developed a cost-efficient operational plan covering 2021 and 2022 to address the country’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD). With …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

COLLABORATION WITH INDIA’S MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO REDUCE PREMATURE NCD MORTALITY

In September 2022, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and The Defeat-NCD Partnership, in collaboration with UNITAR, formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing premature mortality from non- …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON 'FROM WORDS TO ACTION FOR BETTER NCD OUTCOMES' AT WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2022

The Defeat-NCD Partnership, in collaboration with UNITAR, played a pivotal role in the High-Level Panel Discussion “From Words to Action for Better Noncommunicable Disease Outcomes,” held during the World Health Summit on 16 October 2022. This event served …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

DEVELOPING NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN FOR NCD PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE GAMBIA (2022-2027)

In June 2022, The Defeat-NCD Partnership, UNITAR and The Ministry of Health of The Gambia launched the nation's first National Multi-Sectoral Strategy and Costed Action Plan for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. Held under the patronage …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 28, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

EMPOWERING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: UNITAR'S ROLE IN MODERNIZING WHO'S LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

UNITAR's Division on NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building successfully supported the World Health Organization in modernizing its learning ecosystem in upgrading and migrating 130+ courses to its unified platform. This collaboration is a …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 27, 2025 - 11:14 GMT

UNITAR Orientation Course for New Delegates on the Work of ECOSOC

16 January 2025, New York, USA - The United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) office in New York, in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), hosted an orientation course on the work of the …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 23, 2025 - 01:05 GMT

Prosperity Alliance Wolverhampton Established to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

UNITAR is a premier training arm of the United Nations, dedicated to enhancing the capacities of individuals, organizations and institutions worldwide to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future. With a …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 23, 2025 - 01:05 GMT

Using AI to Make Stem Education More Inclusive for Children with Disabilities: Lucretia Dreyer, South Africa

Recognizing the need to enhance her technological skills and knowledge, Lucretia sought opportunities for professional development. This led her to the UNITAR Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa programme. The programme, which …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

UNITAR Public Session at the International Civil Society Forum to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: 80 Years Since the Atomic Bombing

PART I: Public Session (9:30 – 11:00, at Miyashiro Hall) Recent UN Trends on Nuclear Disarmament Issues The public session invites four international experts in the area of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, including UNITAR training advisors such …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on January 21, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

UN CC:Learn Celebrates a Major Milestone: 1,000,000 Registrations!

21 January 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - UN CC:Learn is thrilled to announce a landmark achievement: over 1,000,000 people have registered on our e-learning platform! Since its launch in 2015, the platform has grown to become a global hub for climate change …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

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