UNITAR Launches International Relations and Global Diplomacy Spring 2018 Programme

12 March 2018, New York, USA – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) organized the Spring orientation for participants and faculty of the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Programme, a joint effort with Collegiate Congress. This programme provides the rare opportunity for individuals to develop a global political perspective through a series of lectures that will take place every Friday morning. In addition to the lectures, students will also be observing informal meetings in the Security Council, General Assembly among other events occurring in the United Nations Headquarters and in-person core diplomatic trainings offered by UNITAR. The programme’s lectures begin on 23 March 2018 and will conclude on the 25 May 2018.

The Orientation session opened with welcome remarks made by Mr. Marco A. Suazo, Head of UNITAR New York Office. He emphasized the importance of the empowerment of young people through socio-political knowledge and how this programme can direct students in the right path to become leaders of tomorrow.

The programme’s faculty included H.E. Mr. Yuriy Sergeyev, Dr. Angel Angelov, Dr. Narinder Kakar, and Mr. Fernando Luque. Each professor discussed their areas of expertise and their insights on current issues in their field.

At the end of their discussion, participants and faculty were encouraged to continue the conversation over light refreshments provided by UNITAR. Participants engaged in questions and share their own experiences with the faculty on a one-on-one basis.

International Relations and Global Diplomacy Spring Programme 2018