United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Recently the Prime Minister of Indian has thanked the UNITAR in return. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) appreciated India’s progress in reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

What is UNITAR?

The UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system. UNITAR was established in 1963 by the General Assembly of the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the UN through appropriate training and research.

What is the Objective of UNITAR?

The UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) provides training and capacity development activities to assist mainly developing countries with special attention to Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other groups and communities who are most vulnerable, including those in conflict situations.

About UNITAR

The UNITAR empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges.

UNITAR is operated as an autonomous body within the United Nations system. It is headed by an Executive Director and governed by a Board of Trustees. They are appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General.

UNITAR does not receive any funds from the United Nations budget. The institute is financed entirely from voluntary contributions. It receives contributions mainly from the UN Member States, other UN agencies, Intergovernmental organization, NGOs and the private sector.

About United Nations University

Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, United Nations University is the academic and research arm of the United Nations.

The mission of the University is to help resolve global issues related to human development and welfare through collaborative research and education.

United Nations University (UNU) is the academic and research arm of the United Nations established in 1972.

Since 2010, UNU has been authorized by the UNGA to grant degrees, offering several masters and doctoral programs.

What is non-communicable diseases?

According to the World Health Organization, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for almost 70% of all deaths worldwide.