The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions around the world to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action towards a better future.

In addition to our headquarters in Geneva, we have offices in Hiroshima, New York and Bonn and networks around the world.

UNITAR’s Vision, Mission and Core Values

UNITAR’s activities are aligned with the 2030 Agenda and organized along the thematic areas of Peace, People, Planet and Prosperity. In addition, we deliver products and services in cross-cutting work on strengthening multilateral diplomacy, promoting the 2030 Agenda, and delivering applied research solutions through technology and data (UNOSAT).

We believe that strong engagement with partners is instrumental to achieving effective, efficient and sustainable results. We work with a diverse range of partners, who include UN entities and international organizations, governments, universities and other academic bodies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), foundations and businesses. They may provide essential funding, support project implementation or match broader strategic considerations. More than two-thirds of UNITAR learners benefit from partnership-based programming, where partner expertise in substantive areas and local contexts is combined with UNITAR’s expertise in training and adult learning.

“Building on our 20 years of experience in Japan and Hiroshima, and in collaboration with our partners, the Hiroshima Office is committed to continue delivering world-class learning and knowledge-sharing services to countries, institutions, and people around the world – especially those whom we have not reached before – so they can shape a better future.” – Chisa Mikami, Head, Hiroshima Office, UNITAR

Since its establishment in 2003, the UNITAR Hiroshima Office has reached over 60,000 people with in-person and online training. Our signature programmes for conflict and post-conflict countries draw on the lessons from Hiroshima’s reconstruction, from the devastation of the atomic bombing to today’s peaceful and prosperous city.

The Hiroshima Office has been part of the Division for Prosperity since 2019. It contributes to the following Division pillars of work:

• Anti-corruption and combating crime
• Digital futures
• Finance and trade
• Hiroshima and peace
• Leadership and inclusion
• Social innovation and entrepreneurship

UNITAR Hiroshima Office activities are supported by the Government of Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Hiroshima City. We also collaborate with universities and other private and public organizations.

We coordinate closely with the UNITAR Association, the National Committee for UNITAR in Japan, which raises awareness and promotes UNITAR’s training programmes and initiatives.

(As of April 2024)