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As the novel Coronavirus spreads globally, we would like to update you on what UNITAR is doing as a response to this unprecedented health crisis. We are committed to  continuing to deliver our learning solutions as much as possible during this difficult time.

We are following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the public authority of the host country (Switzerland) and the UN Headquarters, and have put in place measures to address the current situation and mitigate the potential spread of the virus.

All UNITAR personnel, except for critical staff, is working remotely until 17 April 2020 or until further notice.  We are currently reviewing all of our project portfolio to adapt to the current situation and project partners will be contacted shortly.  Our online courses are running on our learning platform as usual, and some of our face-to-face courses are being converted into an online format.

If you are planning to participate in a UNITAR upcoming course(s) and have questions, please address your questions to your event focal point on the event page, listed on the online catalogue. 

While we are taking necessary measures to protect health and safety of employees, we will continue providing learning solutions to our beneficiaries as much as possible.  We appreciate your support during this difficult and uncertain time.

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Excellencies, Friends of UNITAR,

We, the Board of Trustees of UNITAR, are deeply concerned about the profound impacts and disruptions being caused by COVID-19. Our concern is first and foremost for the immediate human loss and suffering especially for those who face the most vulnerabilities in withstanding the shocks. But beyond this we know that the economic and social upheavals that the pandemic is generating will last for a long time. We endorse the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for action and with this statement share the vision of UNITAR in helping to respond to the immediate crisis and contribute to shaping a better  more inclusive world.

Many challenges lie ahead for an organisation like UNITAR, many decisions need to be made but the basic mission of building capacity for benefitting the most vulnerable people and nations through knowledge and training remains as valid today as it did fifty seven years ago when the Institute was established. Decision-making based on evidence, knowledge and best practice must become part of the culture for countries, organisations and institutions. Creating this learning mindset and attitudinal change is the core of UNITAR’s mission.

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The information in this package, developed by UN DPO (OROLSI) and UNITAR (Division for Peace), is intended to support prison administrators and staff. It has been developed to ensure the safety and security of staff, prisoners and the public in the efforts to prevent COVID-19 from entering the prison and mitigate the impact in case of an outbreak. The package provides communication tools with clear and concise information and visuals.

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