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OHCHR / UNITAR Human Rights Orientation Programme for Diplomats

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BackgroundThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are pleased to announce the 4th annual Orientation Programme…Continue

UNITAR Seminar on Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding (In cooperation with the International Center for Transitional Justice and Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma)

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       This seminar aims to provide strategic support for capacity building and knowledge sharing for diplomats, UN Staff, civil society and academics who cover rule of law, international justice and…Continue

UNITAR Training of Trainers on Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

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UNITAR/International IDEA Workshop on Democracy and Building Resilient Communities

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 Democratic Governance which is inclusive, participatory, and accountable, forms an essential framework for achieving resilient communities. Resilient communities require that the people, households,…Continue

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OHCHR / UNITAR Human Rights Orientation Programme for Diplomats

BackgroundThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are pleased to announce the 4th annual Orientation Programme for Diplomats on Human Rights. The programme will be held in New York on 26 and 27 June 2013 and will involve presentations by human rights experts on key human rights issues.The programme aims at enhancing governmental officials’ understanding of OHCHR and the United Nations human rights…See More
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Seminar on Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding

       This seminar aims to provide strategic support for capacity building and knowledge sharing for diplomats, UN Staff, civil society and academics who cover rule of law, international justice and peace building issues at the United Nations. This seminar will specifically focus on promoting and implementing transitional justice modalities and the link to building peace.In this seminar, we will explore transitional justice in terms of (1) criminal prosecutions; (2) truth commissions; (3)…See More
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UNITAR Training of Trainers on Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

OverviewIn a globalized world cross-cultural communication skills are a crucial for professional success. Business, political, academic and civil society networks expand across the world, bringing together persons with different cultural backgrounds. Hence, the demand for cross-cultural training is growing fast.The…See More
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UNITAR Training of Trainers on Effective Cross-Cultural Communication at New York City

June 21, 2013 all day
OverviewIn a globalized world cross-cultural communication skills are a crucial for professional success. Business, political, academic and civil society networks expand across the world, bringing together persons with different cultural backgrounds. Hence, the demand for cross-cultural training is growing fast.The United Nations Institute on Training and Research (UNITAR) is the United Nations leading institution for diplomatic skills-building training. It can draw on more than 50 years…See More
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UNITAR/International IDEA Workshop on Democracy and Building Resilient Communities

 Democratic Governance which is inclusive, participatory, and accountable, forms an essential framework for achieving resilient communities. Resilient communities require that the people, households, societies, countries, and systems have the capability to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses in a manner that reduces vulnerabilities and facilitates inclusive growth.  Resilience places an emphasis on inclusive processes led by stakeholders.  It requires participatory…See More
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OLA/UNITAR Seminar on International Treaty Law and Practice (with special focus on the recently adopted Arms Trade Treaty) at United Nations Headquarters, Conference room E, New York

April 16, 2013 at 9am to April 17, 2013 at 5pm
Learning Objectives This seminar is part of the Secretariat’s training and capacity-building assistance, aimed at facilitating more effective participation by countries in multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General, helping to increase the registration of bilateral and multilateral treaties with the Secretariat as required by Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, and raising awareness in the area of the domestic implementation of treaty rights and obligations. More…See More
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OLA/UNITAR Seminar on International Treaty Law and Practice at United Nations Headquarters, Conference room E, New York

April 16, 2013 at 9am to April 17, 2013 at 5pm
Learning Objectives This seminar is part of the Secretariat’s training and capacity-building assistance, aimed at facilitating more effective participation by countries in multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General, helping to increase the registration of bilateral and multilateral treaties with the Secretariat as required by Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, and raising awareness in the area of the domestic implementation of treaty rights and obligations. More…See More
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OLA/UNITAR Seminar on International Treaty Law and Practice

 Background Proper understanding and appreciation of international law and the multilateral treaty framework is integral to an effective management of international relations today. The continuous growth of global challenges and concomitant expansion of collective responses have resulted in many developments…See More
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UNITAR Negotiation Training: Towards the Arms Trade Treaty

Please join UNITAR as we prepare for the Arms Trade Treaty with an intensive workshop March 14-15, 2013 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York!In all parts of the world, the ready availability of weapons and ammunition has led to human suffering, political repression, crime and terror among civilian populations. Irresponsible transfers of conventional weapons can destabilize security in a region, enable the violation of Security Council arms embargoes and contribute to human rights…See More
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UNITAR Negotiation Training: Towards the Arms Trade Treaty at Rooms S-2727 and S-2726, United Nations Headquarters

March 14, 2013 to March 15, 2013
In all parts of the world, the ready availability of weapons and ammunition has led to human suffering, political repression, crime and terror among civilian populations. Irresponsible transfers of conventional weapons can destabilize security in a region, enable the violation of Security Council arms embargoes and contribute to human rights abuses. This two-day intensive workshop aims to prepare participants for the upcoming United Nations Final Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, following a…See More
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UNITAR Skills-Building Workshop: Effective Negotiation in Multi-Lateral Conferences on 11-12 March 2013 at the UN Headquarters at New York, United Nations Headquarters

March 11, 2013 to March 12, 2013
BackgroundThe fora where peace and development issues are debated and pushed forward are mostly of multilateral nature. In a multilateral context, effective negotiation skills and understanding of the negotiation context are critical for managing interdependencies, leveraging power and influencing outcomes. Mastering negotiation tools can therefore assist in securing internationally valuable agreements. This has become all the more important as the issues at stake in international negotiations…See More
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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) fills a niche in the United Nations system by offering training programmes specially tailored to the work of the United Nations in New York.
Each year, the New York Office trains 3,000 diplomats in a wide range of programmes. For many diplomats, being posted to United Nations Headquarters is their most daunting and challenging professional assignment. UNITAR provides guidance through seminars, workshops and other training opportunities that fall under three broad categories:
(1) Courses on the United Nations system and its functioning, including briefings for new delegates on the General Assembly and its Main Committees, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the topic of UN reform; a briefing for new members of the Security Council; as well as workshops on UN elections and documentation.
(2) Seminars on international law and policy, including on challenges and developments in treaty law, international migration and development, international trade, environmental governance, and peace and justice issues.
(3) Workshops on diplomatic skills strengthening, including a series of workshops on negotiation skills; training in public speaking and in the drafting of resolutions.
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What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
New York
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Adult training
How many years professional experience do you have ?
15+
What is your personal or organizational website?
http://www.unitar.org/ny
Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)
Arabic, French, German, Portugese, Spanish
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Agriculture, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Anti-Corruption, Business, Civil Society, Conflict Mainstreaming, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Democratization, Development, Dialogue, Diplomacy, DDR, Economics, Education, Environment, Facilitation, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Interfaith, Information and Communication Technology, Internally Displaced, Humanitarian Relief, Land Issues, Media, Natural Resources, Nonviolence, Organizational Development, Peacebuilding, Peacekeeping, Policing, Psychosocial, Refugees, Rule of Law, Security, Social Entreprenuership, Sports for Development, Terrorism, Transparency, Violence Prevention, Youth
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Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Monitoring, Research

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UNITAR Seminar on Genocide Prevention, 23-24 January 2013, United Nations Headquarters New York

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While conflict has many causes, genocidal conflict is identity-based. Genocide and related atrocities tend to occur in societies with diverse national, racial, ethnic or religious groups that are locked in identity-related conflicts. It is not simply differences in…

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