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Published on December 22, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

The CIFAL Global Network Celebrated its XXII Annual Steering Committee Meeting in London

The second day continued with an ambitious agenda. A key activity was the CIFAL 2030 Foresight Lab, a cross-regional strategic exercise to explore future directions for the network and to provide a space for exchange and discussion among representatives of …

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Published on December 22, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

UNITAR and GEDU Global Education Sign Agreement to Establish CIFAL London

22 December 2025, London, United Kingdom - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), through its Division for People and Social Development, has signed an agreement with GEDU Global Education to formally establish the International …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

From Human Rights Knowledge to Action

As one of the programme's graduates, my knowledge has increased […] I also expect from myself and my colleagues that our passion and spirit have increased. Enthusiasm, transferring knowledge, and adopting aspects of supporting Human Rights […] it is …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

UNITAR and DEC40 to Launch International Digital Economy Governance and Capacity Building Programme in Beijing in January 2026

Nominations are welcome from: Government officials: Mayors, deputy mayors, directors-general, and senior experts working in the digital economy, ICT, industry, trade, science and technology, or related fields. Corporate leaders: CEOs, CTOs, COOs, and heads …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 02:46 GMT

UNITAR, CCOIC and CCPIT Launch ESG-Focused Business Accelerator to Elevate Global Business Responsibility

The accelerator delegation joined the Osaka Expo, where they took part in the ESG Best Practice Global Dialogue on 12 September, an event connecting the UN Pavilion and China Pavilion. The session was opened by the Director of the UN Pavilion, Ms. Naomi …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 13:46 GMT

UN SDG:Learn 7th Annual Steering Group Meeting: Rethinking the Future

Partners reviewed key performance indicators and received updates from the AI and Communications Working Groups, as well as from the Task Forces on Inclusion and SDG4Business. The heart of the meeting came alive in the breakout rooms and plenary, where …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

Building Pacific Resilience through Early Warning Systems: Mohseen Riaz-Ud-Dean

Mohseen learned about the UNITAR 2024 Leave No One Behind: Rapid Response to Climate Crises Through Early Warning Systems Training Programme through a colleague’s social media post. Drawn to the programme’s combination of theory, practical application, and …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

The CIFAL Global Network will hold the XXII Annual Steering Committee Meeting in London

The meeting will open on 9 December at the Corinthia Hotel with welcome remarks delivered by Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, Dr Vishwajeet Rana, CEO of Global Education and Chairman of CIFAL …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

UNITAR-IBU Partnership to Equip Future Business Leaders with SDG Expertise

4 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On 4 December 2025, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and International Business University (IBU), based in Toronto, Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Newest UNITAR-FAO “Agriculture in Trade Agreements” Course in Arabic Concluded

3 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) wrapped up their newest course, “Agriculture in Trade Agreements” on 30 October 2025. Delivered in Arabic …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 22:33 GMT

“Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Asia-Pacific” Kicks-off its Academic Programme

02 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life" (SM4A&4L) is a collaborative effort of UNITAR, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and the FIA Foundation to enhance the leadership and management …

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Published on November 26, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

“Delivery Seguro” - Promoting the Safety of Delivery Motorcycle Drivers in the Dominican Republic

In 2026, efforts will focus on monitoring data to evaluate the project's effectiveness in reducing fatalities and injuries amongst delivery motorcycle riders, and in creating a replicable model to scale the project and expand it to other high-risk …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 02:23 GMT

From Emergency to Recovery: How UNOSAT's Satellite Analysis shaped Cabo Verde's Disaster Response and National Resilience ...

Communication lines were established immediately after the emergency response activation. OCHA's regional office in Dakar, which had a long-standing collaboration with UNOSAT from supporting previous disasters in the region, made the connection with …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:43 GMT

UNITAR Concludes Collaborative Leadership for Social Development Workshop

The final day, 12 November, centred on transforming learning into concrete strategies and action plans for collaboration in the last phase of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Mr Mejia explored pressing global challenges, such as persistent …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 04:33 GMT

FIA and UNITAR Launch Second Phase of Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Programme in Asia-Pacific

Through a combination of in-person workshops, online learning, and expert mentoring, the SM4A4L programme equips participants with practical tools, knowledge, and methodologies to design evidence-based interventions aimed at improving mobility and safety …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 04:33 GMT

CIFAL JEJU STRENGTHENING REGIONAL CAPACITY TO COMBAT AI-ENABLED TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIMES

The workshop featured sessions addressing various dimensions of AI-enabled crimes. Experts examined AI-driven financial crimes, exploring how criminals leverage generative AI for large-scale phishing attacks and sophisticated money laundering operations. …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 04:33 GMT

UNITAR at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

Solution Session “The Social Accelerator – Glocal Training and Research for Inclusive Growth” On 6 November, hosted by the UNITAR Division for People and Social Development, and co-organized with GOPAC, Lusail University, Bahçeşehir University, and Majmaah …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 23:01 GMT

COP30: Green Digital Action Hub to accelerate innovation for a sustainable future

Belém, 10 November 2025 – A coalition of international partners announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub), a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change, anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 11:54 GMT

Children Can Be Active Players in Disaster Preparedness: Margo Soltis, Fiji and New Zealand

Margo was surprised by how much she was affected by the programme’s in-depth coverage of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. She was struck by how women – who often take on caregiver roles – perish in disasters because they go back for family …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 11:54 GMT

UNITAR Joins Youth Leadership at Prosperity Alliance Singapore Round Table

In her keynote speech, UNITAR Division for Prosperity Director Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto emphasized the role of education and youth engagement in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Youth are not only the hope of the future, but the actors of today. — …

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