United Nations Institute for Training and Research

August 2024

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Clicks to Progress: Jordanian Youth Leverage Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development

In Jordan, young people are taking the lead in the digital world. Through UN-supported initiatives, they're developing essential digital skills, combating misinformation, and becoming agents of change.

June 2024

Story

Jordan's Green Champions: Women and Youth Driving Environmental Change

In the face of mounting climate and environmental challenges, Jordan's women and youth are turning adversity into opportunities for change and progress.

2030 Agenda and the SDGs

Climate Action

December 2022

Story

Angolan refugees return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to build a new life

In August 2022, Terese, Miche, Roger and Nella returned to their home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after living as refugees for five years in Angola.

Sustainable Development Goals

Human Rights

Education

Food security and nutrition

September 2022

Action 2030 Blog

Back to school after the COVID-19 pandemic: why not 'back to the future'?

This is an overview of the perspective of the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General for the Transforming Education Summit: Leonardo Garnier, originally from Costa Rica, outlines the genesis of the current crossroads in education, with particular emphasis on the Latin American and Caribbean region.

Education

December 2020

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Updates from the field #32: Helping to eliminate violence and discrimination during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world at its core, deepening pre-existing inequalities. This global crisis has intensified violence against women

COVID-19

August 2020

Story

Brick by brick: Transforming an industry in Uruguay

When Eduardo Romero was 40 years old, he was fired from his job as a bricklayer. It was 1992 in the city of Durazno, Uruguay. With his few belongings

March 2018

Action 2030 Blog

The why and the how of Central America’s first all female hackathon

While hackathons are commonplace in some parts of the world, we wanted to try one in Costa Rica. Our first hackathon at the United Nations in Costa

Public engagement and partnerships