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Announcement 27 May 2020

Apply Now for Intensive Core Courses

Applications are open until 10 July 2020 for the online courses to be held in Autumn 2020.

News 22 May 2020

Award-Winning Education for Sustainable Development RCE Project Contributions Celebrated in New Publication

A new publication explores the implementation of SDGs through education at local and regional levels.

News 15 May 2020

Tracking COVID-19: What are the Implications for Privacy and Human Rights?

Dr. Mamello Thinyane highlights major issues around cyber freedom and digital privacy during COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Press Release 06 Feb 2020

Financial Crime Prevention Professionals Take Action Against Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

A new strategic partnership to further mobilise financial sector stakeholders against modern slavery and human trafficking.

News 05 Feb 2020

How Technology Has Helped Labour Inspectors at Port In-Port Out Centres in Thailand

Interviewees say the Apprise tool helps them cast a wider net in the initial screening, as they look for cases of forced labour or human trafficking.

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