United Nations Institute for Training and Research
| Abbreviation | UNITAR |
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| Formation | 11 December 1963 |
| Type | Research and training institute |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
Head | Executive Director Michelle Gyles-McDonnough |
Parent organization | United Nations General Assembly United Nations Economic and Social Council |
| Website | www.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.