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WELCOME TO UNITAR

UNITAR

Established in 1965, UNITAR is an autonomous institution within the United Nations system with a mission to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacities of its beneficiaries. As the training arm of the UN, its mission is to develop capacities to enhance global decision-making and to support country level action for shaping a better future.

At the heart of UNITAR, the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy (DMD) delivers training and support workshops to address the needs of diplomats, government officials, international civil servants and students to meet complex, global challenges.

UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy activities cover a wide range of policy domains, including bilateral and multilateral negotiation, environmental and climate change diplomacy, economic diplomacy, human rights, diplomatic protocol, Agenda 2030 and other related topics, as well as capacities and skills development activities such as diplomatic report writing, public speaking, media relations and negotiation techniques, among many others.

About us

UNITAR is at the centre of a network of universities, partnering with them on various projects, most notably:

• Columbia Law School, United States of America; • ESA Business School, Lebanon;• Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies,

Switzerland;• Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University, United Arab Emirates;• INCAE Business School, Costa Rica;• Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russia;• Open University of Catalonia, Spain;• Oxford Brookes University, Untied Kingdom; • Seton Hall University, United States of America;• Tongji University, China;• Universtity for Peace, Costa Rica; • University of Stirling, Scotland.

Existing Cooperations

Our Goal

DMD strongly believes in the empowerment of students, to reach their full potential in becoming leaders for addressing the global challenges of tomorrow. Our diverse array of programmes dynamically inspires students to become accomplished professionals in their respective field and provides them with the tools, information, and network they will need to do so.

Contact

Mr. Philippe Aubert Programmes and Partnerships SpecialistDivision for Multilateral Diplomacydiplomacy@unitar.org+41 797747130

UNITAR's training programmes offer a variety of benefits for your students and your university:

• Exclusive insights into the United Nations;• Executive skills workshops by high-level UN specialists;• Unique networking opportunities with UN practitioners.

Added Value

OUR PROGRAMMES

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Joint Master Programmes

Online Activities

Short tailored events (half a day to 6 months):

• Insights into the United Nations System; • International network building across

academics and high-ranking UN practitioners;

• Engendering collective problem solving networks between academics and UN professionals;

• Internship preparation;• Customized e-learning opportunities.

Executive Education

Immersion Programmes

Degree programme ( 2 weeks to 1 year):

• Executive UN Diploma;• Tailored academic and practical modules;• Taught by high-level experts;• Multi-disciplinary;• Practical skills for national and

international careers;• Unique networking opportunities.

UN Certification

Practical skills for national and international careers

Multi-disciplinary Programmes

Networking opportunities

First-hand experience within the United Nations System

Degree programme (1 or 2 years):

• Joint accredited face-to-face, online or blended UN Master Degree;

• Academic and practical modules;• Taught by high-level experts;• Multi-disciplinary;• Practical skills for national and

international careers;• Unique networking opportunities.

Short Programme (3 days to 2 weeks):

• Experience International Geneva and other UN cities first-hand;

• Visit UN agencies and other organizations; • Attend high-level meetings and multilateral

conferences;• Receive core diplomatic training and

expert lectures from UN staff;• Gain unique networking opportunities.

Each programme is fully customizable in cooperation with the partnering university and can be delivered online, face-to-face or blended.

JOINT MASTER PROGRAMMES

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Taught by high-level experts

Practical skills for national and international careers

Multi-disciplinary

Networking opportunities

First-hand experience within the United Nations System

Format

UNITAR offers Joint Master Programmes in three formats:

• Face-to-faceOffering students the opportunity to interact with high-level UN practitioners;

• Online Allowing students to acquire the necessary knowledge from distance in a flexible manner;

• Blended Combining online courses with an intensive face-to-face component.

The Joint Master Programmes aim to combine your university’s academic competences and UNITAR’s expertise on the practical workings of the United Nation’s system in order to develop the next generation of leaders within the national or international public service, business and nongovernmental organizations.

The overall objective of the Joint Master Programmes is to build the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and core capacities for efficient and effective national and international careers, as well as to strengthen the awareness in the field of international law and multilateral diplomacy for students.

Joint Master Programmes

“I entered the joint MGIMO-UNITAR Master Program “Multilateral Diplomacy” in 2018. It was an outstanding experience for me and a unique opportunity to attend UNITAR modules dedicated to various topics such as the UN System, negotiations techniques and practices, business etiquette and emotional intelligence. Thanks to this program, I secured an internship in UNIDO with the assistance from UNITAR colleagues, which were always ready to help and give professional advice. Both – the MA program and internship gave me a chance to enter the UN System, discover new career prospects and greatly upgrade my professional skills.”

Елизавета Акифьева, MGIMO Master Student

“Pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy with UNITAR and UOC was an exceptional experience. Even though the programme was fullyonline, I have managed to make strong connections with colleagues and professors from various UN agencies”

Daniel Nazarov, UOC Master Student

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

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Executive Diplomas for Future Leaders

UNITAR’s Executive Diplomas in Multilateral Diplomacy and International Law are designed to help participants build their theoretical knowledge, practical soft skills and core capacities for efficient and enhanced professional performance, as well as to strengthen their awareness in the field of international law and multilateral diplomacy. The Executive Diploma’s title and the topics covered will be tailored to your university’s expectations, and the programme could be open to both students of the University (Postgraduate level), as well as external professionals from various backgrounds and sectors.

Practice-oriented

Practical skills for national and international careers

Multi-disciplinary

Networking opportunities

First-hand experience with the United Nations System

“The Executive Diploma is an incredible melting pot of notable speakers, experienced diplomats and other enthusiasts looking to learn and contribute to enlightening discussions on global diplomatic leadership.”

Mary Dinah, Chief Executive Officer, M.A.D. Hospitality

Format

UNITAR offers the Executive Diplomas in three formats:

• Face-to-faceOffering participants the opportunity to interact with high-level UN practitioners;

• Online In the form of e-Workshops, with live and interactive training sessions;

• Blended Combining online courses with an intensive face-to-face component.

Potential Topics

• • Introduction to the United Nations System; • • Leadership; • • Women’s Leadership; • • Project Management; • • Communication Skills; • • Public Speaking; • • Positivity and Resilience;• • Digital Diplomacy; • • Negotiation Skills and Techniques; • • International Law in the 21st century; • • International Humanitarian Law; • • International Environmental Law; • • International Space Law; • • Polar Law and the SDGs; • • Law of Cybersecurity.

IMMERSION PROGRAMMES

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Immersion Programmes

International Geneva

UNITAR is delighted to deliver a series of field visits to Geneva and other cities with UN presence that can range from 3 days to 2 weeks in duration. These will offer participants the chance to fully immerse themselves into the host cities and thereby gain first-hand experience of the United Nations and its agencies.

Every field visit will offer a nuanced balance between expert lectures, training workshops, multilateral conferences, private guided tours and career development sessions.

Home to 35 international organizations and more than 250 NGOs, the city of Geneva offers inspirational experiences in the areas of:

• Humanitarian Affairs (UNICEF, UNHCR)• Environmental Action (UNEP, WMO, IPCC)• Science & Technology (ITU, WIPO, CERN)• Global Health (WHO, UNAIDS, GAVI)• International Trade (WTO, ITC, UNCTAD) • Other Entities (UNOG, UNITAR, ILO).

The Programme is hosted in the historic Palais des Nations, providing participants with direct access to the decisionmakers. At the end of the Programme participants will be awarded a certificate of completion.

Other Cities with UN Presence

UNITAR also organizes Immersion Programmes to other global hubs of multilateralism. Lectures, workshops and guided tours relate to the UN agencies present in the specific city:

• Vienna, Austria;• Bonn, Germany;• The Hague, the Netherlands; • Rome, Italy;• Bangkok, Thailand;• Hiroshima, Japan;• New York, Unites States of America.

Receive Diplomatic Training Workshops

Learn from UN Experts

Attend Multilateral Conferences

Visit International Organizations

“Over several days in Geneva we visited UN agencies and were briefed on their work by those working at them. We participated in expert lectures or attendedsessions not otherwise for the public. This was an amazingly enriching experience to understand the multilateral context.” Jennifer Anderson, Australia, participant UNITAR UN Immersion Programme, 2018

Online Immersion Programmes

UNITAR is also glad to deliver expert lectures, training workshops or guided tours online. These can be complemented by virtual UN career development sessions, including review of application material and mock interviews.

The Programme is fully customizable with regard to content, duration and venue.

Join Career Development Sessions

ONLINE ACTIVITIES

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High-level lectures and conferences

UNITAR offers a variety of web-based high-level expert lectures and conferences to raise participants' awareness on the most urgent global challenges, with a focus on how each individual can contribute to resolve and tackle such challenges. These events offer a unique intellectual anchor for the work of the United Nations and other international organizations, as well as a mechanism through which to channel current thinking and research into policy-making.Moderated discussions allow participants to raise questions and engage in discussion with internationally renowned speakers.

Delivered by high-level experts

Insights into the United Nations System

Suggested Lecture Topics

• Multilateral diplomacy in the times of the Corona Virus;

• International Law and Public Polcies in times of crisis;

• The UN System - adequate to face the next challenges?

• International Law and Human Rights iduring a pandemic;

• Youth Empowerment: How to Insipire the Leaders of Tomorrow?

• How will Diplomacy shape the 21st Century?

• What is the role science should take in Diplomacy?

• Digital Diplomacy and Cyber Security - fighting a losing battle?

Suggested e-learning courses

• Public Diplomacy in a Multipolar World;• Digital and Cyber Diplomacy;• Climate Change Diplomacy;• International Law; • International Humanitarian Law; • Human Rights, Environmental Protection

and Climate Change; • Negotiation Skills; • Women's Leadership; • Conducting Diplomacy Digitally.

Customizable e-learning courses

Networking opportunities

UNITAR’s e-learning portfolio can be tailored to the needs of your university, combining modules from existing courses and creating unique online learning opportunities. These courses are offered on UNITAR ́s virtual learning platform and facilitated by senior experts working at UN agencies.

The activities are fully customizable with regard to content and duration (and potentially venue).

UN Internship Preparation

The 4 week Internship Preparation Programme builds up participants’ knowledge and skills on the UN with a specific focus on internships. Its purpose is to enable participants to confidently and effortlessly apply for internships in the UN system.

Practical skills for national and international careers

Multi-disciplinary

“UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy is at the forefront of our efforts to ensure that our future leaders are equipped for any challenges they will face in the 21st century.”

Mr. Nikhil SethUnited Nations Assistant Secretary-GeneralExecutive Director, UNITAR

Palais des Nations CH-1211Geneva 10 - Switzerlandwww.unitar.org/mdp

Division for Multilateral Diplomacy

diplomacy@unitar.org +41 (0)22 917 8677

United Nations Institute for Training and Research