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Six New Members Appointed to United Nations University Council
The new appointees, who will serve six-year terms (2022‒2028), will formally take office on 4 May.
Media Coverage
The Ukraine War Could End Up Revitalizing Humanitarian Law
Russia's invasion of Ukraine undermines humanitarian principles and international stability, while also prompting global efforts for reform.
Article
Addressing Gender-related Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccinations to Ensure Vaccinations for All
Vaccine access and uptake are being impeded by gender-related barriers and inequities.
Media Coverage
Sanyo Shimbun Features SDG–UP Online Learning Project
The article explores the United Nations Introduction to the SDGs, an e-learning project featuring online educational materials.
News
UNU Highlights Role of Science & Education at 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit
UNU contributed to the summit in Kumamoto, Japan, on 23–24 April 2022.
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Panel Session Examines Climate Displacement & Access to Education in Asia-Pacific
On 21 April, 2022 UNU-IAS co-organised a session at the 66th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES 2022).
Media Coverage
Fujingaho Magazine Features Interview with UNU-IAS Expert on the Climate Crisis
UNU-IAS expert explains the climate crisis and the action needed to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Blog Post
Why the UK-Rwanda Asylum Deal Risks Harming Global Standards
We reflect on the newly announced asylum partnership agreement between the UK and Rwanda - and its wider implications.
Article
Lessons from COVAX Could Help Vaccine Equity
Covax Lessons: Shaping Vaccine Equity Insights. UNU-IIGH examines potential global vaccination equality strategies.
News
Strengthening Wastewater Surveillance to Tackle COVID-19, Other Infectious Diseases
A new UNU-IAS policy brief offers recommendations for scaling up wastewater surveillance for early detection and monitoring of infectious diseases.