Being familiar to the United Nations system and conference diplomacy is a prerequisite for working effectively in this multilateral environment. Our courses in this topic cover introductions to the UN, its principal organs and their functioning, conference diplomacy, UN Protocol, and many more.
Introduction to Conference Diplomacy
Face-to-Face
Governments and increasingly other actors such as international and non-governmental organizations use multilateral conferences as a means to achieve important policy objectives. This workshop will help diplomats enhance their performance as a conference delegate, and as a result contribute to the overall efficiency and productiveness of conferences.
Workshop on Diplomatic Protocol in Geneva
Face-to-Face
Member States of the United Nations draft, discuss, negotiate, table and eventually adopt resolutions in the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. This training familiarizes participants with the adoption process and structure of resolutions and allows them to understand or take a more active role in the work of the principal organs of the United Nations.
Negotiating, Drafting and Adopting of UN Resolutions
Face-to-Face
This e-Learning course aims to provide an overview of United Nations as well as a historical, political, and analytical framework for liaising more effectively with UN representatives and staff. With the help of interactive online exercises, participants will finish the course with a concrete understanding of the UN system’s structure and functioning.
Introduction to the United Nations System
e-Learning / English / 6 weeks
This e-Learning course aims to provide an overview of United Nations as well as a historical, political, and analytical framework for liaising more effectively with UN representatives and staff. With the help of interactive online exercises, participants will finish the course with a concrete understanding of the UN system’s structure and functioning.
Multilateral Conferences and Diplomacy
e-Learning / English, French, Spanish / 4 weeks / ECB-Check Certified
This online course will help participants enhance their performance as conference delegates, whether representing governments, organizations, NGOs, or other institutions. As a result, they will contribute to the overall efficiency and productiveness of conferences.
Drafting and Adopting United Nations Resolutions
e-Learning / English / 4 weeks
This course will allow participants to build the requisite knowledge and skills to draft and adopt UN resolutions. A detailed study of the content, structure and processes involved in passing resolutions will reinforce an understanding of decision-making at the UN. Drafting assignments will enable the participant to more effectively articulate and communicate his/her governmental or organizational interests within UN processes.
UN Protocol
e-Learning / English / 4 weeks
This e-Learning course aims to provide an overview of United Nations and multilateral protocol practices to guide the protocol practitioners who operate within the Offices of the United Nations at its Headquarters as well as in its numerous field Offices throughout the world. With the help of interactive online exercises, participants will finish the course with a concrete understanding of specific protocol-related situations.
Public Diplomacy in a Multipolar World
e-Learning / English / 4 weeks
This online course aims to provide diplomats and public officials with an idea of the strategic significance of public diplomacy in the past and future. The crucial project steps of campaigns, media relations and other public diplomacy tools are analysed, discussed and summarised in a very practice-oriented manner. Legal and human resource questions complement the material in order to be applicable in many environments.
http://www.unitar.org/thematic-areas/strengthen-multilateralism/united-nations-system-and-conference-diplomacy
