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UNITAR has opened its latest session of the e-Learning course "Classifying and Labelling Chemicals According to the UN GHS". Serving to develop technical capacities to implement the GHS effectively, this peer-reviewed, interactive course is the result of a partnership between UNITAR and the International Labour Organization. Register here: http://ow.ly/OF1K30i8bR6
CIFAL Argentina Trains Companies on How to Align Corporate Strategy to the #UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Chemicals plays a critical role in clothing and house mankind and new sources of energy. That's why it's important to know the international policy for the GHS and international chemicals' management and to apply GHS criteria in classifying physical, health and environmental hazards. Learn more: http://ow.ly/OF1K30i8bR6
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UNITAR's Executive Director Nikhil Seth during yesterday's celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Yesterday in UN HQ New York, celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with RASIT & partners.
UNITAR is happy to be part of selected projects! #CommonSensing project will contribute to improve resilience towards #climatechange, including disaster risk reduction and contribute to #sustainabledevelopment in Fiji, SolomonIslands & Vanuatu. http://ow.ly/986C30ihb9l
"Without information about where the water resources are, how can you manage them?" - Einar Bjorgo from @UNOSAT visited the #SDGStudio to speak about #SDG6: ensuring access to water & sanitation for all https://is.gd/csnpE0
How can governments respond to #climatechange through #budget? Learn through our free e-tutorial available here bit.ly/1wJtDcD
Damage density in #Damascus, Kafr Batna & Irbin subdistricts, #Syria. >12,500 buildings affected. ~15% increase in Ein Tarma, Hammura and Kafr Batna since 2016 http://ow.ly/1CF930iec5X
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Yesterday, CIFAL Atlanta and Kennesaw State University hosted a panel discussion for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative , entitled "Democracy and Free...dom of Speech". Thanks to the speakers: Nandi Vanka from the The Carter Center, Robert Thacker Atlanta Council on International Relations, and Dr. Stephen Collins Kennesaw State University School of Government and International Affairs; and participants Edwin Njonguo and Dr. Marcus Marktanner of the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development at KSU.
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What is the structure, functioning and programme of work of the #HumanRights Council? Learn more about Human rights by taking this course >>http://ow.ly/ykRv30ieBhP
UNITAR is offering the next edition of its highly successful e-Learning course on #ClimateChange Diplomacy to provide necessary skills and techniques for negotiators to use around the table. This will allow them to build onto and move forward with the lessons learnt from COP23. The impacts of these agreements will surely prove to be far-ranging and affect us all. Take a look at our Climate Change #Diplomacy course >>http://ow.ly/nEDR30ie4PO
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Workshop III of the Iraq Fellowship Program began in Tokyo with a courtesy call to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which generously provides financial... support for the programme. Twenty-five Fellows, Coaches, and UNITAR staff met with Mr. Kotaro Katsuki, Director of the Global Issues Cooperation Division, and Mr. Hitoshi Nakamura, Deputy Director of the Second Middle East Division, during the courtesy visit. Mr. Katsuki commented that he appreciates “the gender parity and diversity among Fellows.” He encouraged Fellows to learn while in Japan and to implement their projects in Iraq following the completion of the training program.
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Workshop III of the UNITAR Iraq Fellowship Programme continued in Hiroshima with a visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Fellows could relate to Hi...roshima’s struggle towards peace after destruction in World War II, and they found it an inspirational place for all those who are working for peace. Yesterday marked the first workshop session in Hiroshima, where Fellows presented their findings from their needs assessment conducted in Iraq. Throughout the workshop in Hiroshima, the Fellows will work on developing their project proposals further with the support of Coaches and UNITAR staff.
See MoreCIFAL Philippines Facilitates SDG Orientation and Planning Workshop for Quezon City Migration and Development Council.http://ow.ly/AKIl30i9pp4
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) jointly hosted a one-day orientation course for the members of Council, that has covered a wide variety of topics related to ECOSOC and its significant roles in advancing the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. http://ow.ly/uU8L30i9na3
