United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) UNITAR is a principal training arm of the United Nations, working in every region of the world.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal UN training arm, empowering beneficiaries through knowledge and learning.

We are pleased to welcome any interested applicants to attend our upcoming online information session for our Master’s i...
23/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome any interested applicants to attend our upcoming online information session for our Master’s in International Affairs and Diplomacy and related qualifications in partnership with Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC).

Designed for current and aspiring international professionals, the programme combines academic learning with practice-oriented training in multilateral diplomacy, global governance, negotiation and international cooperation.

Our information session will provide participants with a chance to learn more about the programme and ask questions during a live Q+A session with representatives from both UNITAR and UOC.

🗓️June 30, 2026
🕛4 pm CEST
🔗 Sign up for the information session at the link: https://unitar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxiifZXcTbidNem1jdofoA #/registration

As populations continue to age worldwide, creating environments where older persons can live with autonomy, security, an...
23/06/2026

As populations continue to age worldwide, creating environments where older persons can live with autonomy, security, and respect is both a social responsibility and a development imperative.

In this spirit, we and our partners invite you to join our free webinar "Economic and Employment Security for Older Persons", part of the fifth year of the Mainstreaming Knowledge on Ageing series.

The discussion will explore how to strengthen financial resilience, promote fair employment opportunities, support lifelong employability, and protect older persons from discrimination.

🗓️ 25 June 2026
🕒 3:30–5:00 p.m. (CEST)
💻 Online

🔗 Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mY9rGTqSREGUO2WplFL8qw #/registration

🌊 Protecting our oceans starts long before an emergency occurs.From 1-5 June, we delivered a specialised training progra...
23/06/2026

🌊 Protecting our oceans starts long before an emergency occurs.

From 1-5 June, we delivered a specialised training programme on Oil Spill Prevention and Response for 56 officers of the Zanzibar Coast Guard (Habari Picha KMKM), including senior leadership, at KMKM Headquarters near Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Supported by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany (Auswärtiges Amt), the training strengthened participants’ understanding of oil spill risks, prevention measures and response strategies, helping enhance environmental preparedness and operational readiness.

As maritime activities continue to expand, investing in the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to environmental emergencies is essential to protecting marine ecosystems, safeguarding coastal livelihoods and advancing a sustainable Blue Economy.

🤝 Together with our partners, we remain committed to strengthening the capacities needed for a safer, more secure and sustainable maritime future.

Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside the United Nations?Join our United Nations New York Immersion Programme and ...
23/06/2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside the United Nations?

Join our United Nations New York Immersion Programme and spend five days in the heart of multilateral diplomacy, exploring the work of the UN from its headquarters city.

Through expert lectures, interactive workshops, guided visits, and exchanges with UN professionals, participants gain first-hand insights into international cooperation, global governance, and the inner workings of the United Nations.

📍 New York City
📅 3-7 August 2026
⏳ Application deadline: 2 August 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://unitar.org/sustainable-development-goals/multilateral-diplomacy/our-portfolio/multilateralism-training/new-york-immersion

23/06/2026

Wharton School Delegation Visits CIFAL Shanghai! 🎓

On 17 June, a delegation from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the School of International Chinese Studies, East China Normal University (ECNU) visited CIFAL Shanghai. Mr. WU Yugang, Executive Director; Mr. CHEN Wei, Deputy Executive Director; Ms. GU Yang, Assistant to the Director; and Ms. DING Tianyue, Project Manager, were present to receive the guests.

The delegation comprised Ms. WU Xinyi, Faculty at the Wharton School, together with nine students from the Lauder Institute, alongside Ms. LU Xiaohong, Administrative Director of the International Chinese Teacher Training Base, and Ms. LI Xing, Project Management Faculty from ECNU.

Mr. CHEN Wei delivered the welcome remarks and introduced CIFAL Shanghai. Ms. WU Xinyi presented the Wharton School Study Tour programme, while Ms. LU Xiaohong shared ECNU's achievements in international Chinese language education. Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on international talent development and cross-cultural education.

During the interactive session, students raised questions on the operations of international organisations, training methodologies, and programme sources. Director WU Yugang addressed each query, highlighting CIFAL Shanghai's training practices under the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework and its capacity-building experience for developing countries.

This exchange provided a valuable platform for dialogue among Chinese and American youth, laying groundwork for future trilateral cooperation in cross-cultural competence development and beyond.

23/06/2026

🌍 What does it really take to build a successful international career in global health?

Join us on 25 June at 1:00 p.m. (CEST) for the next session of our Plan Your International Career in the Health Sector webinar series:

Networking & Career Growth - Beyond Degrees and Certifications

We are pleased to welcome Joseph Serutoke Jr., Deputy Manager of the UNDP Global Fund Partnership and Health Systems Team, and Driss Boudeffa, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Manager – EMEA at Sartorius, as our guest speakers.

Drawing on decades of experience across the United Nations, global health partnerships and the biotechnology sector, our speakers will share practical insights on building impactful international careers.

Joseph will reflect on his journey from frontline health implementation in Uganda to managing a US$1.65 billion health portfolio across 35 countries, sharing lessons from more than 30 years of experience with UNDP, the Global Fund Secretariat and the World Health Organization.

Driss will share his experience in advancing biomanufacturing strategies and partnerships across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, including supporting countries in strengthening regulatory readiness, technology transfer and capacity-building efforts.

Together, we will explore what the next generation of global health professionals needs to know beyond academic qualifications: how to build meaningful professional networks, navigate complex international environments and position themselves to create lasting impact.

📅 25 June 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. (CEST)
💻 Online

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qyl5qyt4Q_OarR_Xp3F6OQ

What does leadership for peace look like in a world facing increasing uncertainty and change?Last week in Geneva, the Se...
22/06/2026

What does leadership for peace look like in a world facing increasing uncertainty and change?

Last week in Geneva, the Senior Leadership for Peace Seminar 2026 brought together senior leaders from around the world to reflect on some of the most pressing challenges shaping the future of peace and security.

Jointly organised alongside the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, the seminar created space for candid dialogue and peer exchange on topics including emerging technologies and AI, systems and futures thinking, and adaptive leadership.

By stepping back from day-to-day demands, participants explored how leaders can navigate complexity, respond to disruption, and help shape more peaceful futures.

⚖️ From the classroom to the world of international justice.Through our LL.M. programme in Public International Law, del...
22/06/2026

⚖️ From the classroom to the world of international justice.

Through our LL.M. programme in Public International Law, delivered in partnership with Sigmund Freud University Vienna, aspiring international law professionals deepen their legal expertise while gaining direct exposure to the work of the United Nations and other international organizations.

As alumnus Arman Demircioglu shares:

“Through UNITAR’s LL.M. in Public International Law, I gained not only a deeper academic understanding of international law, but also a practical perspective on diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and international organizations. The programme’s distinguished experts and practice-oriented modules inspired and empowered me to pursue a career in public international law.”

Building on this foundation, Arman went on to complete internships at the International Court of Justice and the World Bank, demonstrating how a practice-oriented curriculum, exposure to the United Nations environment in Vienna, and tailored career development sessions can support pathways towards careers within the international system.

The one-year programme can be completed on campus in Vienna or fully online. It combines a rigorous public international law curriculum with specialised modules on diplomacy, the work of the United Nations and legal communication in international contexts.

Learn more about how this LL.M. prepares the next generation of international law professionals: https://unitar.org/courses-learning-events/individual-learners/master-degree-related-qualifications/master-public-international-law

How can governments and institutions strengthen decision-making in an increasingly complex and uncertain world? Join our...
22/06/2026

How can governments and institutions strengthen decision-making in an increasingly complex and uncertain world?

Join our free, self-paced e-learning course developed in partnership with UN DESA, to explore how systems thinking and strategic foresight can support anticipatory governance and SDG-aligned policymaking.

Through practical tools and real-world approaches, learn how to anticipate future challenges, navigate uncertainty, and build more resilient institutions.

👉 Register here: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/anticipatory-governance-systems-thinking-and-strategic-foresight-sdg-aligned

🗓️ Available until 31 December 2026

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