UN International Training and Research Center Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 25, 2024 - 17:42 GMT

Celebrating One Year of Expanding Access to Global Surgery Education Through SURGhub

Lack of access to quality surgical and anaesthesia care results in over 18 million preventable deaths annually, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). SURGhub aims to tackle this disparity by providing free and high-quality …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 21:35 GMT

Over 200 Participants from Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe benefit from BADEA-UNITAR Programme on Climate-Resilient Livelihoods

The programme offered incremental learning journeys from abstracts to applied phases of livelihood and SME development. In the second phase, participants received guidance from experienced coaches and successful entrepreneurs to help them through practical …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 21:35 GMT

UNITAR and FAO Launch Arabic-Language Course on Trade and Food Security

This course is designed for representatives from government bodies, private sector stakeholders, researchers, and students involved in agricultural policy and trade within Arabic-speaking countries. Priority is given to policymakers and practitioners who …

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Published on June 23, 2024 - 16:55 GMT

Promoting Agritech in South Sudan: UNITAR Alum Kuena James

James’s journey took a transformative turn when he responded to a call to join the UNITAR programme Great Ideas Space for South Sudan 2023: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training for Food Security. The programme began with online training sessions for …

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Published on June 23, 2024 - 16:55 GMT

Embracing New Technologies for Cultural Preservation in Ukraine - Serhii's Journey

Practical Workshops: A Crucial Learning Tool One of the significant elements of Serhii’s professional development has been his participation in the UNOSAT training programme and the practical workshop at the end of the training week. The practical …

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Published on June 23, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

UNITAR holds panel discussion to advance capacities for the New Agenda for Peace

9 April 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce its upcoming panel discussion aimed at fostering capacities to propel the New Agenda for Peace forward. The event will be held on April …

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Published on June 23, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

Gaza Education System Devastated by Recent Conflict, Satellite Assessment Reveals

Field assessment was impossible due to obvious security reasons and increased access limitations. Hence, the Education Cluster conducted a satellite-derived damage assessment to update and better understand the extent of the damage to school buildings, …

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Published on June 23, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

UNOSAT and FAO Reveal Substantial Increase in Damage to Gaza's Cropland Amid Ongoing Conflict

13 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has released an update on the health and density of cropland in the Gaza Strip. This …

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Published on June 21, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

UNITAR and UNDRR Jointly Launch Capacity Development Products on Risk Analysis

20 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – On Monday 24 June 2024, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mr. Kamal Kishore and UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR Mr. Nikhil Seth will launch …

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Published on June 17, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

UNITAR and UIAF Unveil Ground-breaking E-Learning to Strengthen Anti-Money-Laundering Systems in Colombia

07 June 2024, Paris – On 3 June 2024, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) unveiled its ground-breaking e-learning programme to strengthen systems to counter money-laundering and the financing of terrorism in Colombia. The …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 17:02 GMT

UNOSAT and FAO Reveal Substantial Increase in Damage to Gaza's Cropland Amid Ongoing Conflict

13 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has released an update on the health and density of cropland in the Gaza Strip. This …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 22:01 GMT

UNOSAT and FAO Reveal Substantial Decline in Gaza's Agricultural Health Amid Ongoing Conflict

13 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has released an update on the health and density of agricultural areas in the Gaza …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 21:21 GMT

UNITAR at Shanghai Climate Week 2024: Prosperity Alliance Launched

UNITAR Executive Director Mr. Nikhil Seth delivered virtual remarks for the opening ceremony of Shanghai Climate Week. He emphasized the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and cooperation between UNITAR and Shanghai Climate Week. …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 21:21 GMT

Call for Applications: UNITAR Leave No One Behind

10 June 2024, Hiroshima, Japan – UNITAR invites professionals from the Pacific Islands to apply to the Rapid Response to Climate Crises through the Early Warning Systems training programme for the Pacific Islands. The programme will teach participants how …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 21:21 GMT

UNITAR Agrees with IC Education to Deliver Leadership Programme for Chinese Youth

In the programme, the participants will explore SDGs, providing students with an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of actions that contribute to the SDGs. Each participant will engage in various events, including interactive workshops, knowledge- …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 13:27 GMT

UNITAR’s Global Water Academy SIDS4 Side Event

The panellists exploring these themes consisted of Mr Alex Mejia, Director, of the Division for People and Social Inclusion, UNITAR; Dr Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University; Ms. Marion Barthelemy, Director, UNOSAT, Ms. Claudia …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Embracing New Technologies for Cultural Preservation in Ukraine - Serhii's Journey

Practical Workshops: A Crucial Learning Tool One of the significant elements of Serhii’s professional development has been his participation in the UNOSAT training programme and the practical workshop at the end of the training week. The practical …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Breastfeeding Today & Beyond

4 June 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - In celebration of World Food Safety Day 2024, let's shine a spotlight on the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. Breastfeeding is a natural and safe way to provide essential nutrients to …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

Developing Africa’s Workforce for Health Products Manufacturing

31 May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR, Africa CDC, and Empower School of Health hosted a side event at The World Health Assembly. The event, held at UNITAR Headquarters, featured a panel discussion on the challenges faced by Africa in workforce …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

Hong Kong Teen Helps Youth Design Their Futures

Agnes’s path was not without challenges. She faced scepticism from people about her age and experience. At times, these doubts crept into her mind, making her question her chosen path. The biggest problem is people don’t trust us. It’s like, ‘Oh, you’re 15 …

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