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Published on December 10, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

First Phase of Shimanami Collective Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Concludes

Phase 1 of the training featured asynchronous online learning platforms and “virtual classrooms” webinars. The webinars covered coastal risk management issues in the Pacific region, the designing of community spaces for tsunami disaster risk reduction, and …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 00:17 GMT

Doha Best Negotiator of the Year 2024 Winner Announced at Doha World Negotiation Day

Doha World Negotiation Day offered a platform for participants to explore the shifting dynamics of global affairs through insightful discussions. It emphasized the critical role of negotiation and mediation in addressing contemporary challenges, including …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

National Pact to Declare Road Safety as Top Priority in the Dominican Republic

UNITAR was pleased to join the National Road Safety Pact held on 18 November, and in this framework, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between UNITAR and the National Institute of Transport and Land Transit (INTRANT) and Pernod Ricard to …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

Road Safety Workshop Series for Government Officials in Southern Africa concludes successfully

3 December 2024, Mpumalanga, South Africa – Following the successful kick-off in Eswatini, the “Management Practices for Safer Roads” workshop series continued with sessions in the cities of Gqbertha, Rustenburg and Mpumalanga in South Africa. Organized …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

UNITAR-Islamic Development Bank Side Event at COP16: Global Advocacy Dialogue Series “Cultivating Prosperity: Agriculture ...

Highlights of the event include: Panel discussions with renowned experts on sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation Interactive dialogues to share innovative approaches and success stories from diverse regions Networking opportunities with …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

Supporting Breastfeeding in the Community Learning Webinar Series concludes successfully

4 December 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – Jointly with the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in York (CIFAL York), UNITAR successfully conclude the learning webinar series “Supporting Breastfeeding in the Community, offering a rich …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:05 GMT

CIFAL Surrey Launch

In the inaugural ceremony participated distinguished guests including Mr. Alex Mejia, Director of the CIFAL Global Network and the Division of People and Social Inclusion from UNITAR, Professor Max Lu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Surrey, and …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

Promoting Afghan Women’s Livelihoods Through Fashion

Fahima knows what it means to overcome hardships. Financially, the low point came when her finance manager absconded in 2021 with all her invested money and she had to sell her jewellery and borrow money to revive her business. Helped by what she learned …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

Navigating Disaster Management: Lessons from the Merapi Eruption in Indonesia

After gaining experience as a disaster management analyst, Fega worked on several projects related to disaster response and management. In 2023, encouraged by her colleagues, Fega joined the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 13:21 GMT

Championing Disaster Resilience in Tonga

In 2017, Luisa – still new to the disaster management field – joined the second cycle of the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme. Since 2016, the programme has been implemented with the support of the …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

Empowering Resilience: Jewel Luti Leao Tuitama's Journey in Disaster Risk Reduction in Tokelau

Jewel’s passion for disaster risk management is deeply rooted in her personal experiences. Growing up in the shadow of natural disasters, she has faced the fear and uncertainty that such events bring. A significant turning point in her life occurred during …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:23 GMT

University of Wolverhampton and UNITAR Partner to Advance SDG Research

The memorandum of understanding outlines several areas of collaboration to maximize their combined impact on education, research, and innovation: The University of Wolverhampton will spearhead initiatives to advance education and innovation around the …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 05:59 GMT

Ugandan Social Entrepreneur Unleashes Potential with Digital Literacy

Denis heard about the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme from a friend and decided to give it a try. The programme, offered free thanks to the generous support of the Government and People of Japan …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 05:59 GMT

Building Rwanda’s Digital Future: Reskilling to Close the Technology Gap

A critical moment in Emmanuel’s journey was his participation in the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” programme. Run from November 2023 to February 2024 in three phases, the programme aimed to enhance the …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Ugandan Social Entrepreneur Unleashes Joy and Potential with Digital Literacy

Denis heard about the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme from a friend and decided to give it a try. The programme, offered free thanks to the generous support of the Government and People of Japan …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Digital Reskilling for the Future: Emmanuel Mutabazi Works to Close Rwanda’s Technology Gap

A critical moment in Emmanuel’s journey was his participation in the UNITAR “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” programme. Run from November 2023 to February 2024 in three phases, the programme aimed to enhance the …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Cooperation: AI Master Class – Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence for ...

28 November 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Responsible AI governance is essential to maximize the benefits of digital technologies and leave no one behind – this was the message highlighted at the UNITAR AI Strategy Master Class “Leading the AI Revolution – …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Agenda and Panelist Announcement for Doha World Negotiation Day 2024

28 November 2024 Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ADN Group, in partnership with the Doha Forum, are proud to announce the agenda and panelists for the upcoming Doha World Negotiation Day taking …

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Published on November 27, 2024 - 17:50 GMT

Enhancing Healthcare Access: Developing a Medical Services Platform for Iraq

Basma’s long-term vision is to expand her telehealth initiative into a comprehensive agency that offers services for both physical and mental health. She hopes to contribute to a flexible and supportive work environment for medical professionals and a more …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 13:18 GMT

National Training Platform Launched to Strengthen Colombia’s Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

18 November 2024, Bogota, Colombia – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) of the U.S. Department of State, the Financial Information and …

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