Blog Post
Where Are the Women? How the UN Is Falling Short on Gender and Conflict
The UN must do more to advance the mainstreaming of gender equality in its conflict-related policies and activities.
Blog Post
Time for a Reset: Fixing the Faulty Humanitarian Appeals Process
The humanitarian appeals process has become too large and requires a more comprehensive contract between aid agencies and governments.
Media Coverage
What Comes After the War on Drugs?
Leading up to the UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem, UNU's new report asks "What Comes After the War on Drugs?"
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Securing the Asia-Pacific: A Report From the CSCAP General Conference
The General Conference of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific highlighted the need for a stronger security architecture.
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Disengaging Children in Violent Extremist Contexts
How can the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of child soldiers in violent extremist contexts be improved?
Media Coverage
Addressing Security and Urbanization in Fragile Cities
Fragile cities are a growing global risk.
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Saving the World Humanitarian Summit From Itself
Now that the World Humanitarian Summit Synthesis Report has been released, what can be done to strengthen the humanitarian reform process?
News
UNU-IAS Board Convenes for 2015 Meeting
Held on 23–24 October 2015, the meeting reviewed the activities of the institute, and provided guidance for its future development.
Blog Post
How the UN Made FIFA Look Well Governed – And What the UN Can Do About It
The case for implementing a UN ethics system for the leaders of its intergovernmental bodies.
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Turning Words into Action: Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the SDGs
Sustainable Development Goal #16 has formalized the link between development and peace & security. The main task now is implementation of the goal.