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News 15 Apr 2020

The Mekong Club Awarded the PAA Gold Standard Awards 2019 for the Use of Apprise Audit to End Modern Slavery

The Apprise Audit app can greatly help highlight exploited workers who would not typically voice their concerns during traditional worker interviews.

Blog Post 15 Apr 2020

Digital Divide in the Time of COVID-19

People without access to ICTs are even more disadvantaged with the ongoing pandemic. In the end of 2019, around 3.6 billion people remained offline.

Press Release 08 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Fallout Could Push Half a Billion People into Poverty in Developing Countries

New UNU research warns that global poverty could skyrocket as a result of the economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Blog Post 07 Apr 2020

Conferencing in the Times of COVID-19

Planning the right tools and distribution of roles, as well as clear and timely communication, helped to make IDIA2020 a successful virtual event.

Blog Post 06 Apr 2020

Amplifying the Collective Capabilities of Personal Health Data through Human-Centered Design

Operationalising the “Privacy-by-design” principle in technology designs and data architecture may help ensure individuals' control over their data.

Press Release 03 Apr 2020

United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands

UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.

Blog Post 03 Apr 2020

States Back a UN-Led International Response to COVID-19: Now What?

Dr James Cockayne sets out four steps the UN Secretary-General can adopt for more coordinated global response to COVID-19.

News 02 Apr 2020

Thailand Case Study to Amplify Modern Workers’ Voices through Technology

A new report published by The Mekong Club and UNU Macau unveiled flaws in interview methods used across mobile apps.

Media Coverage 26 Mar 2020

Four Priorities for the G20 Virtual Summit on Coronavirus

Addressing COVID-19 at the G20 Virtual Summit.

News 21 Feb 2020

Briefing: UNU-CPR at the World Economic Forum in Davos

FAST initiative was hosted at the House of Switzerland by the Government of Switzerland for 50th Annual World Economic Forum in Davos.