United Nations Institute for Training and Research

United Nations Institute for Training and Research
AbbreviationUNITAR
Formation11 December 1963; 60 years ago (1963-12-11)
TypeResearch and training institute
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Head
Executive Director
Nikhil Seth
Parent organization
United Nations General Assembly
United Nations Economic and Social Council
Websitewww.unitar.org
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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system. UNITAR provides training and capacity development activities to assist mainly developing countries with special attention to Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other groups and communities who are most vulnerable, including those in conflict situations.