UNU International Institute for Global Health

Addressing Inequalities in Global Health

The Institute’s mission is to build knowledge and capacity for decision-making by UN agencies, UN programmes and member states about global health issues. The goal is to advance evidence-based policymaking on key issues related to sustainable development and health

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Health at the Mercy of a Poor Climate Deal

19 Dec 2024

A presentative picture on medicines

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Corporate accountability in global health governance? A case study of the Access to Medicine Index

17 Oct 2024

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UNU-IIGH announces Independent Expert Group on Corporate Accountability

14 Oct 2024

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Global Call to Action: Addressing Women's Health Amidst Multiple Crises

Lancet comment stresses need for gender-focused health solutions and collective action.

24 Jul 2024

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UNU-IIGH presents new work on Power and Accountability with webinar and working paper series

10 Jun 2024

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Informed consent in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services: a global scoping review of qualitative studies

03 May 2024

ICJ and HRP Publication

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The notion of consent in the UN Treaty Bodies’ general comments and jurisprudence

03 May 2024

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Prioritizing Women’s Health Amidst Polycrises: A Call to Action

08 Mar 2024

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Decolonising global health research: Shifting power for transformative change

New PLOS Global Public Health article reveals how power imbalances undermine equitable health research policies, practices and outcomes.

25 Apr 2024

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New Research Presents Framework for Feminist Global Health Policy

This study underscores the importance of intersectional, participatory approaches to dismantle power structures for a more equitable global health.

07 Mar 2024

Research commentary

Enabling Environments

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Integrating Futures and Foresight to UNU-IIGH's Work: Our Journey So Far

16 Jul 2024

A representational picture about gender and intersectionality

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Missing in action: A scoping review of gender as the overlooked component in decolonial discourses

13 Jun 2024

Aftermath of Cyclone Idai, Mozambique, 2019

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Climate Justice — Is Litigation a Good Way Forward?

05 Sep 2023

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Blog Post

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: A Cautionary Tale

02 Sep 2023

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Experts Challenge the Status Quo of University Rankings

IEG's statement on global university rankings sparks a call to action for a more inclusive and equitable higher education sector.
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