A turning point came when Ahmed discovered UNITAR’s “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon” training programme.. The programme, financially supported by the Government and People of …
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction Passionate …
The inaugural study tour delegation was joined by representatives from Lenovo Group, Mercedes-Benz, Censere GmbH, and other partners. The group visited UNITAR headquarters, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Trade Organization (WTO …
August 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – “The one-week course [of the Programme for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development] was intense yet engaging, providing an opportunity to reflect on my career journey thus far…This experience, …
On 6 August 2025, Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR, and Mr. Nobuyoshi Ura, President of Hiroshima Dragonflies, signed a memorandum of understanding at the UNITAR Hiroshima Office. …
7 August 2025, Abuja, Nigeria - In the framework of the Fleet Safety Global Training Programme regional workshop held on 30-31 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, the first regional meeting of CIFAL Centres based in Africa took place. The meeting brought together …
MA Jessilou “JLO” Morigo-Tanguilan shared an inspiring story of TUKLAS Visayas Lab, a community-centred innovation project in the Philippines, and a youth-led response to Typhoon Yolanda. Tuklas empowers marginalized Filipinos who have first-hand …
International experts highlighted how capacity-building, leadership, targeted interventions, and innovation strengthen safety culture. Leaders of large public and private fleets across Africa and the United States shared their approaches to fleet safety …
July 14, 2025, New York, USA — UNITAR office in New York, in partnership with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), launched the 2025 edition of the SDG Learning, Training and Practice series—SDGs in Practice—as a Special Event from …
Since June 2025, the UNITAR Hiroshima Youth Ambassadors had participated in a series of training sessions to deepen their understanding of peace and nuclear disarmament and worked in groups to develop a roadmap for achieving a nuclear-free and peaceful …
Prof. Orla Feely, President of University College Dublin, shared how her institution integrates sustainability within and beyond the classroom. We offer degrees in sustainability and combine STEM with humanities to encourage interdisciplinary thinking, she …
The day concluded with a guided tour of the Palais des Nations and a formal dinner, providing fellows with a valuable opportunity to reflect, network, and celebrate their progress. On Tuesday, 8 July, participants reconvened at the Palais for a series of …
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNITAR Executive Director, and Mr. Makiya Nambu, Director & Managing Executive Officer of Pasona Group Inc., signed the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 August during a signing …
On 3 August, Michelle Gyles-McDonnough visited the Expo 2025 Osaka. At the United Nations (UN) Pavilion in the Expo co-organized with multiple UN agencies, she gave a keynote speech at the UN Career Day event. She emphasized the significance of UN agencies …
As the week drew to a close, students participated in a guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters, offering a unique opportunity to explore the historic chambers and spaces where global decision-making unfolds. The programme concluded with a formal …
29 July 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with Hiroshima Prefectural Government and the Hiroshima Organization for Peace ( …
During the session, the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) presented how geospatial data and digital technologies can strengthen the protection of cultural and natural heritage worldwide. UNOSAT monitors heritage sites through ongoing threats such as …
The Thimphu Urban Planning Division has streamlined its zoning processes through GIS tools and web applications. A notable achievement was processing 1,300 street signs into a database within three months, improving postal delivery services. Moreover, the …
The Autosobriety Training Programme, including modules on legislation, alcohol’s physiological effects, and prevention strategies, aims to build long-term institutional capacity and promote a culture of responsibility and sobriety on the roads. Experts …
July 2025 - In response to the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023, in collaboration with FAO, we’ve conducted a joint analysis to evaluate changes in agricultural land in southern Lebanon. The assessment compares land cover and vegetation health …
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