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The role of the General Assembly in strengthening peace and security

A hybrid side event scheduled during the Action Days leading up to the Summit of the Future

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Exhibition: Human Model World

TOKYO: From 10 September to 4 October, UNU will host an exhibition of images from scientific researchers, showing glimpses of their laboratories and subjects.

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Annual Report Background

2023 Annual Report

Explore the “who” and “what” of UNU’s work in 2023 and learn how our ideas generate solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere.
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UNU and Tajikistan Signed a Landmark Partnership Agreement

On the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, UNU and the Republic of Tajikistan formalized a landmark partnership agreement.

22 Sep 2024

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UN Scientists Warn about the Low Representation of Women in Leadership Positions in the Water Sector

A new publication by UN University scientists calls for urgent action on gender disparities in the water sector and lack of gender-disaggregated data

13 Sep 2024

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Knowledge into Use Award 2024 Awarded to One of the Transformative Urban Coalitions Cities

Barrio 20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina won an award on the road to a greener and more socially just city for all.

03 Aug 2024

Academic and Learning Opportunities

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Net Zero 101: What, Why and How

A free online course on the basics of climate science and net zero.

Certificate course

UNU-IAS

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Enrol Now: SOUTHMOD Online Training Course

This online introductory course is designed to equip students with foundational skills in tax benefit microsimulation models.

09 Jul 2024