UNITAR Office in New York

Mandate and Activities

Mandate

The UNITAR New York Office was opened in October 1996, in accordance with various resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly and with a decision of the Institute's Board of Trustees. The key mandate of the Office is to organize training for delegates of Member States. The Office is also called upon to strengthen UNITAR's cooperation with the United Nations Secretariat, programmes and funds, as well as with academia, foundations and the private sector in the Americas. Read more

Upcoming Events

SKILLS STRENGHTENING			UN SYSTEM

Workshops on the structure, drafting and adoption of United Nations resolutions 23-25 March 2010			Orientation course for new members of permanent missions on the work of the United Nations 5-9 April 2010
While the Charter of the United Nations has often been regarded as the constitution of the Organization, resolutions adopted by its principal organs may be considered as its laws. Hence the need for accuracy, respect of the correct terminology and search for the proper expression. Over the years, United Nations resolutions have acquired a distinctive style. Furthermore, the rules relating to the adoption of resolutions have been supplemented by a number of practices. This workshop aims at providing thorough training on all these topics. For more information and registration, please click here.			When delegates join the Permanent Mission of their country to the United Nations, they have usually been provided with basic training on the Organization. This training, while most valuable, may prove to be insufficient when they have to face suddenly the realities of their new assignment. This one-week orientation, the longest-running course offered by UNITAR to the New York diplomatic community, aims at meeting this challenge. For more information and registration, please click here.

Mission

Training to sustain human development

UNITAR's mission is to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacity of beneficiaries.

"Building on our experience, we optimize expertise, information and knowledge-sharing to achieve this mission."

Call for pledges

Individuals, Member States, Corporations and other interested parties who wish to support UNITAR and its vision for continuous learning through innovation and leadership are invited to make pledges for 2010. All pledges are welcome and will go to supporting "Fellowships for learning" to ensure that all countries can benefit from UNITAR courses in New York." Please Make your pledge now!

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In Focus

UNITAR Aims at Demystifying the Various Elements of the UN System

The United Nations system is a complex constellation of interrelated organizations assisted by an impressive number of principal and subsidiary organs. The system has considerably evolved over the years in order to adjust to changing situations.

The relationship between some of its elements may at times be puzzling. With the purpose of analyzing in depth the respective roles and functions of the principal organs of the UN and their subsidiary bodies, UNITAR offers to the diplomatic communities in UN locations a number of courses focusing in particular on the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. Read more

Intellectual Property in Today's Global Challenges

In today’s increasingly knowledge-based society, ideas have become a key factor in capital generation and development. Their critical value has given rise to the concept of intellectual property, referred to as “creations of mind”, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and names and designs used in commerce. With intellectual property issues coming to the fore in international negotiations dealing with climate change, food security and other global challenges, understanding their basic principles has become a prerequisite for all levels of diplomats. To help them get a firm grasp of intellectual property and its major issues of contention, UNITAR offers a comprehensive training seminar to diplomats in New York. Read More

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