UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 26, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Call for Applications: UNITAR 2025 Entrepreneurship and Food Security Training for Young Innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon

26 May 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - Aspiring entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovators in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon are invited to apply to the UNITAR RISE LAB Igniting Youth Potential in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Streams of Change: Water for Food and Biodiversity UNITAR Global Water Academy Side Event

26 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – In observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UNITAR Global Water Academy, in collaboration with CIFAL Surrey and RECLAIM, hosted a virtual side event, ‘Streams of Change: Exploring the Intersection …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

UNITAR Launched “MotoAI” during the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week

16 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – During the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week and its theme “Streets for Life: Making Walking and Cycling Safe”, UNITAR hosted a global webinar titled “AI for Safer Roads” bringing together over 100 participants, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Global Road Safety Training Initiative - Tanzania: Road Data Management System App - Okoa Maisha

The "Road Data Management System App" focused on creating and implementing a mobile app to collect, synchronize, and analyse road incident data, providing traffic police with advanced tools and training to enhance road safety. Key Activities App …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Costa Rica in the Forum “The Best Start for Life”

During the World Breastfeeding Week, and in line with the government’s motto, “ Closing the gap: supporting breastfeeding in all situations “, the Costa Rican government had the opportunity to officially present the guidelines for measures for managing …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

UNITAR joins the Global Learning Conference as a co-founder - shape the future of learning

Learning occurs in diverse ways across different life stages, settings, cultures, and continents, shaped by local and national constraints. This conference provides a unique platform to explore, discuss, and shape new approaches by leveraging the latest …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 00:47 GMT

High-Level Dialogue on Justice and Capacity-Building in International Law

13 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — On 7 May 2025, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in Geneva and the International Law Association (GCC …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

UNITAR Visits Prosperity Alliance Chengdu to Advance Sustainable Economic Development

A highlight of the tour was Ms. Kumamoto’s visit to Chengdu’s thriving Electronic Sports and animation sectors, where she met with industry representatives to explore opportunities to promote sustainability and inclusion through these sectors. Discussions …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

UNITAR Launches Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen, Spotlights Youth Innovation and Global Sustainability

8 May 2025, Shenzhen, China – On 11 April 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) signed a letter of agreement with China (Shenzhen) International Personnel Training Center to inaugurate the UNITAR Prosperity Alliance Shenzhen …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Building capacities of UNCT in Cameroon on systems thinking and strategic foresight

9 May 2025, Geneva, Switzerland. On 17-21 March 2025, a workshop was organized by the UN Country Team in Cameroon with support from UNITAR to build the capacities of UNCT members on systems thinking and strategic foresight. The training aimed to enable …

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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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