Joint Master of Science in Human Rights and Diplomacy
The 3rd Edition of the MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy to start in January 2022
03 November 2021, Geneva, Switzerland 鈥撎齮he United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and University of Stirling are pleased to announce the third edition of the joint Master of Science in Human Rights and Diplomacy.
During this MSc programme, students will learn about the practice and theory of human rights laws and politics, the UN human rights institutions, their history, and their philosophical foundations. Students will be taught by top human rights researchers and will receive practical training in negotiating draft documents and making a difference from experienced UN personnel.
Virtual Speechwriting and public speaking skills course
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE VIRTUAL SPEECHWRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS COURSE FOR MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY
is pleased to partner with the to implement and deliver the innovative online course on .
The online course is designed for mid- to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organisations (AU, OSCE, EU, etc.), national diplomats, government officials, non-governmental organisations, and academic institutions.
UNITAR: Conflict Resolution in the Age of Burnour
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates,听 to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
UNITAR Series: Leadership and self-awarenes - 17 Nov.
For Experts, Officials, and Delegates,听 to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
Webinar - Certificate in Global Business Leadership
INFO WEBINAR ON GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Together, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Babson College designed a series of courses created exclusively for shaping an effective social entrepreneurial leader. The programme addresses working professionals with career experience, government officials, civil servants, private sector entities, or simply individuals who are motivated to learn and grow outside of traditional graduate degree programs. By attending the programme, participants will develop a critical understanding of contemporary professional challenges and opportunities within a global context and acquire a well-rounded set of professional and personal leadership skills to drive one鈥檚 projects and advance their cause.
Join our Info Webinar to find out more about UNITAR and Babson College's new Executive Certificate in Global Business Leadership on 22 November 2021 at 16:30 CET!
CDP Briefing and Launch of the LDC Handbook 4th ed. - 10 November
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Please join the Committee for Development Policy
for a briefing and launch of the LDC Handbook鈥檚 4th edition
on Wednesday, 10 November, 9:00 am to 9:45 am EST
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Agenda:
Introduction
H.E. Collen Vixen Kelapile
Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations in New York and President of ECOSOC
CDP contribution to the ECOSOC theme
Jos茅 Antonio Ocampo, CDP Chair
CDP analysis of Voluntary National Reviews
Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, CDP member
Update of work on least developed countries (LDCs)
Taffere Tesfachew, CDP member; and CDP secretariat
Launch of the Handbook on the LDC category, 4th ed.
CDP secretariat
Q&A
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20th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1373
Special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee commemorating the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee
ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 9am 鈥 7pm EDT
On 28 September 2001, the Security Council adopted its resolution 1373 (2001), a landmark resolution that defined a broad counter-terrorism mandate for the international community and established the Counter-Terrorism Committee to monitor Member States鈥 implementation of its provisions. This unanimous recognition by the Security Council of the severe threat posed by terrorism to international peace and security was a pivotal moment in the international community鈥檚 counter-terrorism response to terrorism.听
Exhibition: Women Taking Ownership of 91麻豆天美 (18-29 Oct)
The Department of 91麻豆天美 Operations, the Department of Political and 91麻豆天美building Affairs and UN Women in partnership with New York City鈥檚 iconic听听festival听
invite you to the multimedia exhibition titled听鈥In Their Hands: Women Taking Ownership of 91麻豆天美鈥 that will be on display at the United Nations Headquarters, New York 18-29 October.
Lessons Learned from the Human Development Report 2020
For Experts, Officials, Delegates, and Ambassadors to the Permanent Missions to the UN and UN officials:
You are cordially invited to participate in a workshop on Lessons Learned from the Human Development Report 2020, which will take place on听16 November 2021 from 09:00 am to 11:00 am听(EST) via Zoom.听听
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Join us for 100 days to #BeatPlasticPollution today!
Plastic waste is choking our seas and coasts, threatening ecosystems, livelihoods and lives in South-East Asia. Due to Covid-19, we are now听fighting a plastic pandemic听of new waste created from 鈥榥ew norms鈥 of plastic consumption, such as the use of single-use plastics including personal protective equipment.
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Registration to Fall Language and Communications courses still open!!
Registration is still open for the language and communication courses in the six UN official languages for the Fall Term.
Courses are offered on a variety of training topics and course lengths听to meet your needs and interests. They will run from 27 September to 03 December, so grab your seat now!
- Check your听听and choose your course听in the Fall Term .听
- Enroll via Inspira or via elearning following the .
Please remember to review the 鈥 especially the 鈥渓ast day to enroll鈥 for each training activity to ensure you register on time!听鈥
International Day for Clean Air for blue skies
The 2021 theme is听鈥淗ealthy Air, Healthy Planet鈥澨齱hich emphasizes the correlation between human and planetary health in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on Tuesday, 7 September at 4 p.m. EAT
UNCTAD Update-Countries urged to boost their resilience
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean urged to boost their resilience to shocks
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UNCTAD Update from New York (7 -13 August 2021)
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Sign up for Online Library training (26 August , 15 September)
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library is pleased to announce a new initiative听to bring our popular library training online.听The training will be conducted in听English听and听offered听virtually via Microsoft Teams鈥痠n听August and September as follows :
UNCTAD update: Register for UNCTAD15 (3-7 October 2021)
EU should consider trade impacts of new climate change mechanism 鈾
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UNCTAD Update (10-16 July 2021)
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