United Nations Institute For Training and Research - Facts

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  • Over 40 years at the service of UNN Member States
  • 80,000 beneficiaries in 2008–2009
  • 250 training activities a year
  • Headquarters in Geneva
  • Offices in New York and Hiroshima
  • 9 associated training centres (CIFAL)
  • 100 staff and collaborators
  • Total budget: US$36m in 2008–2009

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